Diversity boss calls for ‘inclusive culture’ at legal firms – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted August 4th, 2011 in diversity, law firms, news by sally

“The incoming global head of diversity and inclusion at City giant Herbert Smith has warned that some law firms still need to do much more to create an ‘inclusive culture’.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 4th August 2011

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Lawyers ‘furious’ over criticism in hacking scandal – The Independent

Posted August 1st, 2011 in interception, law firms, media, news by tracey

“Senior lawyers at royal solicitors Harbottle & Lewis are ‘furious’ at the way they have been blamed by Rupert Murdoch and others in the wake of the phone-hacking scandal, The Independent on Sunday has learned. They will meet the Metropolitan Police to explain their position ‘in the next few days’.

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The Independent, 31st July 2011

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Firm loses ‘partner’ employment appeal – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 28th, 2011 in appeals, employment tribunals, law firms, news, partnerships by tracey

“A solicitor who was paid through a profit share rather than receiving a salary should not be classified as a partner for employment law purposes, the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has ruled.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 28th July 2011

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Matrix silk to lead group Hackgate claim against News International – The Lawyer

Posted July 22nd, 2011 in barristers, interception, law firms, media, privacy by sally

“As many as 25 phone-hacking cases against News International are to be heard jointly at the beginning of 2012, with five high-profile individuals acting as lead claimants.”

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The Lawyer, 21st July 2011

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Solicitors from Hell founder loses defamation case – The Lawyer

Posted July 22nd, 2011 in damages, defamation, law firms, news by sally

“The founder of consumer website Solicitors from Hell has lost another defamation case in the High Court, with Mr Justice Tugendhat ordering him to pay £10,000 to Marlow firm Gabbitas Robins.”

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The Lawyer, 22nd July 2011

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How far can legal professional privilege go? – The Guardian

Posted July 22nd, 2011 in law firms, news, privilege by sally

“Legal professional privilege meant Harbottle & Lewis had to secure a waiver to discuss Murdoch’s claim about phone hacking claims.”

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The Guardian, 22nd July 2011

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Phone hacking: legal firm accused by Murdochs called before committee – The Guardian

Posted July 22nd, 2011 in interception, law firms, media, news by sally

“The legal firm that Rupert Murdoch accused of making a ‘major mistake’ in its part in the internal investigation into phone hacking is to be called before a parliamentary select committee to defend itself against allegations that they helped cover up the scandal.”

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The Guardian, 21st July 2011

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News International lets law firm fight Rupert Murdoch’s ‘mistake’ claim – The Guardian

Posted July 21st, 2011 in interception, law firms, media, mistake, news, telecommunications by sally

“The legal firm that Rupert Murdoch accused of making a ‘major mistake’ in the News International internal investigation into phone hacking will be allowed to defend itself against allegations that it helped cover up the scandal.”

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The Guardian, 20th July 2011

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Met demands cut-price rates as scandal hots up – The Lawyer

Posted July 18th, 2011 in fees, law firms, news, police, tenders by sally

“Legal advisers have been stunned by the Metropolitan Police requesting rock-bottom hourly rates in its latest panel review, at a time when it faces an increasing chance of court action over its handling of the News International phone-hacking scandal.”

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The Lawyer, 18th July 2011

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FSA finds no evidence of insurer bias against BME firms – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 8th, 2011 in insurance, law firms, minorities, news, race discrimination by tracey

“An investigation by the Financial Services Authority has found no evidence that insurers discriminated against black and ethnic minority law firms during last year’s professional indemnity insurance renewal.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 7th July 2011

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Solicitor wins right to bring age bias claim against law firm – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 8th, 2011 in age discrimination, law firms, news, solicitors by tracey

“A solicitor dismissed for failing to meet billing targets has won the right to bring an age discrimination claim against his former employer.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 7th July 2011

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Top-100 firms concerned by Legal Services Act reforms – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 7th, 2011 in alternative business structures, law firms, news by sally

“Top law firms are coming under increasing pressure from clients to reduce fees, a poll has revealed, while a growing number fear that Legal Services Act reforms will pose a risk to profits.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 6th July 2011

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Are law firms finally addressing the need for better work-life balance? – The Guardian

Posted July 4th, 2011 in flexible working, law firms, news by sally

“Flexible working and sabbaticals among initiatives being introduced to bolster lawyer retention rates.”

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The Guardian, 1st July 2011

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Law firms ally with chambers to bid for criminal contract – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted July 1st, 2011 in barristers, law firms, legal aid, news, tenders by tracey

“Fifteen law firms in south Wales are to form an alliance with a set of chambers to bid for a criminal legal aid contract from the Legal Services Commission in the next contract round.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 29th June 2011

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Law firms are opening up to non-graduates – The Guardian

Posted June 27th, 2011 in law firms, legal education, legal executives, news by sally

“A new mood of egalitarianism is sweeping the profession just as higher tuition fees are likely to reduce social mobility.”

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The Guardian, 24th June 2011

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Djanogly reveals lawyers’ pay from legal aid – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted June 20th, 2011 in barristers, law firms, legal aid, news, remuneration by sally

“The justice minister Jonathan Djanogly has provided details of the barristers and law firms paid the most from legal aid over the last year, ahead of the publication of the bill setting out the governments planned legal aid cuts.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 20th June 2011

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Legal ‘near-sourcing’ threatens to widen status gap between London and regions – The Guardian

Posted June 16th, 2011 in law firms, legal education, London, news by sally

“It’s not just the BBC moving north. The big corporate law firms that have accounted for much of the legal profession’s recent growth are shrinking their pricey London hubs and expanding in the regions, too.”

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The Guardian, 16th June 2011

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Treasury to scrap money-laundering penalties – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted June 15th, 2011 in law firms, money laundering, news, penalties by sally

“The Treasury is to abolish more than 24 criminal penalties that can currently be imposed on law firms and other businesses for failing to comply with money-laundering regulations.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 15th June 2011

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Injunction publicity backfires on celebrity law firm – The Guardian

Posted May 25th, 2011 in injunctions, internet, law firms, news, privacy by sally

“The present furore over superinjunctions is one in the eye for some London firms of celebrity lawyers, who have made large sums out of their new tools of ‘reputation management’.”

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The Guardian, 24th May 2011

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Solicitors from Hell to face legal action – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted May 13th, 2011 in injunctions, internet, law firms, news, solicitors by tracey

“The Law Society is set to launch legal proceedings against the owner of Solicitors from Hell, the website that blacklists law firms and solicitors. Chancery Lane will seek two injunctions against the site and its owner Rick Kordowski: one on behalf of solicitors and firms named on the site, and a second on behalf of the wider profession.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 12th May 2011

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