Last 3 months headlines – Page 658
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Hogan Lovells and Latham report billion-dollar firsts
Tunover at global firm Hogan Lovells passes $2bn - while Latham tops $3bn.
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Profession pays tribute to Sir Paul Jenkins QC
Former Matrix member was head of the Government Legal Service for eight years.
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Simpson Millar 'very sorry' as 91 jobs axed
National firm seeking to recover from difficult period under previous owners.
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Scotland wants its crumbs
The Law Society of Scotland has teamed up with firms and the Scottish government to put the country’s legal services on the map.
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News focus: Collision course over PI discount rate
Insurers and claimant personal injury lawyers crave clarity on the discount rate amid a blizzard of accusation and counteraccusation. But they may have to wait a while yet.
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Top firms stand by gender pay carve-out
Top firms have defended their decision to exclude partners from mandatory data on gender pay gaps.
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Lawyers ‘compromised’ over tribunal cases
The Gazette has learned that a local authority insisted that lawyers win 70% of its special educational needs (SEN) tribunal cases through contractual demands.
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Solicitors not expected to help opposing LiPs
The Supreme Court has said that solicitors should not be expected to flag up procedural mistakes made by litigants in person.
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Algorithm takes seconds over contracts
Today sees the publication of a study showing an algorithm beating experienced lawyers in what is billed as ‘real world’ legal work.
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New patent court in doubt as German challenge looms
IP professionals say that plans to create an EU unified court for patent litigation could be jeopardised if a court challenge is not heard swiftly.
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Green light for Hawking's NHS judicial review
Judge says case is of sufficient public interest to require a limit on costs liability.
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Society seeks views on disclosure failures
Chancery Lane says case studies will highlight extent of the problem as MPs begin inquiry.
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Profession calls for properly funded legal aid system after advocacy fee reform
Ministry of Justice publishes revised proposals for work done by criminal advocates, but critics say it's not enough.
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Pro-Brexit lawyers 'less willing' to speak out
Internationalist case for leaving the EU still needs to be made, retired judge tells ‘brains for Brexit’ event.
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Evicted? New housing court which could sideline solicitors
Government is looking at court and tribunal users' experiences, including how long it takes for cases to complete.
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Leading firms boost cash piles by 75% in five years
Top 100's retained earnings amounted to £1.4bn last year, new figures reveal.
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'That's not cool!' City firm promotes office safe-word
Travers Smith says it is encouraging staff to call out inappropriate language.