All Law Gazette articles in 9 December 2013 – Page 5
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NewsReview: chancery modernisation held back by IT
Lord Justice Briggs' final report says the Chancery Division is the worst served by computers of any court in the UK.
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NewsCivil aid reforms ‘will harm access to justice’
The parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights has published a report on the impact of proposed changes.
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ProfilePaperwork blunder adjourns hearing twice
John Gaunt acted for a client in two hearings - over alcohol licensing laws - that were adjourned.
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NewsGovernment stalls on 2010 claimant legislation
McNally admits there is still no date to implement Third Party (Rights against Insurers) Act.
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Scottish legal brand ‘still strong’
Leader defends Scottish legal profession following the impending disappearance of Dundas & Wilson.
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NewsManchester law firm calls in administrators
Firm is latest in the north-west to run into trouble.
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OpinionEdward Snowden, lawyers and MEPs
The European Parliament isn’t constrained in the way national parliaments are when scrutinising the Snowden case.
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NewsCMS completes takeover deal for Dundas & Wilson
Deal agreed by partners which will eventually see Scottish firm disappear altogether.
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NewsG4S and Serco stripped of tagging contract
Capita will use the G4S and Serco systems and equipment, with the two companies to no longer have a direct role.
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NewsPartners to be hit by LLP tax changes
Draft finance bill sets out proposals for identifying ‘salaried members’ of LLPs.
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OpinionMandela: black man in a white man’s court
Nelson Mandela’s former lawyer gives a unique insight into the late South African president’s 1962 trial.
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NewsOmbudsman ‘concerned’ at SRA file retention plan
Legal complaints handler accepts relatively few will be affected, but says move could harm access to justice.
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Law Report
Employment
Frustration – Change of circumstances – Employee suffering stroke and going on sick leave – Employer terminating employee’s employment
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OpinionMoney’s too tight to mention
From 2014 the trainee minimum wage will no longer apply. Living on the statutory minimum will be tough.
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Minster Law expands with City office
Yorkshire-based Minster Law has announced its expansion into London, with the launch of a new City-based team.
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NewsCode for litigation funding ‘toothless’, says critic
Calls for tighter rules on an industry now worth £1bn worldwide.
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NewsPartner hires: Mostyn Evans at Stephens Scown
Stephens Scown LLP has appointed mental health law specialist Mostyn Evans as a partner.