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Issue: Vol 169, Issue 7858

04 October 2019
IN THIS ISSUE
The Financial Ombudsman Service: over expansion? Premium Content
UK financial markets need the common law back, says Richard Samuel
03 October 2019 / Richard Samuel
Unlawful prorogation sparks controversy
Two legal academics have raised questions about the Supreme Court’s decision that prorogation of Parliament was both justiciable and unlawful.
02 October 2019
Fewer divorces but longer delays
Couples are postponing their divorce due to uncertainties caused by Brexit, family lawyers say.
02 October 2019
Confidence in conveyancing despite threat of no-deal Brexit
The thought of no-deal Brexit may be spooking the housing market, but it hasn’t shaken the confidence of the conveyancing profession.
02 October 2019
In-house lawyers call the shots
Poor, inflexible billing practices are losing law firms business, in-house lawyers say.
02 October 2019
Rate change for serious injury
The Scottish government has set the personal injury discount rate, the rate used to determine lump sum compensation for pursuers who suffer a serious injury.
02 October 2019
Stand up for judges
The legal year launched this week with the Lord Chancellor’s Breakfast and a speech by justice secretary Robert Buckland QC.
02 October 2019
Sentencing guidelines revisited
The Sentencing Council has issued two guidelines that come into force this week (as of 1 October) in all courts across England and Wales. 
02 October 2019
Pornography law: wholesale review needed
The rape pornography law, introduced in 2015, has had little impact, with very few charges or prosecutions, according to a study by Durham University. 
02 October 2019
Holiday time taboo in legal sector
Law is the sector where ‘taking holidays’ is most taboo, with 39% of those surveyed believing this to be the case, according to research among 1,342 employees across different industries by employee services company Perkbox. 
02 October 2019
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

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NLJ career profile: Liz McGrath KC

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A good book, a glass of chilled Albarino, and being creative for pleasure help Liz McGrath balance the rigours of complex bundles and being Head of Chambers

Burges Salmon—Matthew Hancock-Jones

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Firm welcomes director in its financial services financial regulatory team

Gateley Legal—Sam Meiklejohn

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Partner appointment in firm’s equity capital markets team

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New partnership to help those navigating court alone testing Premium Content

Law school partners with charity to give free assistance to litigants in need

Rise & rise of the flexible lawyer testing Premium Content

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Rise & rise of the flexible lawyer

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Rise & rise of the flexible lawyer testing test Premium Content

Magic circle firms, in-house legal departments and litigation firms alike are embracing more flexible ways to manage surges of workloads, the success of Flex Legal has shown

Walk the Thames to provide a legal support lifeline Premium Content

Walkers and runners will take in some of London’s finest views at the 16th annual charity event

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