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• Norfolk firm ‘reclaims independence’ from QualitySolicitors

  09-02-2015 18:40 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Clapham & Collinge says time is right to promote a local brand after four years with QS.
  
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• Defendants slam ‘grotesque’ costs regime

  09-02-2015 18:14 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Long-awaited case begins with defendant arguing recoverability of insurance and fees was unlawful.
  
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• Freshfields will be next to 'north-shore' - reports

  09-02-2015 17:28 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Magic circle firm understood to be seeking 100,000 sq ft of space in central Manchester.
  
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• New York Catholic archbishop vows to fight proposed assisted dying bill

  09-02-2015 17:14
  
  Cardinal Timothy Dolan says he is ‘afraid of cheapening human life’ as state Catholic Conference launches website for those facing end-of-life decisionsNew York’s Catholic archbishop has vowed to fight an effort to legalize physician-assisted dying in the state.Speaking to the New York Daily News, Cardinal Timothy Dolan said he and the other bishops in the state would aggressively oppose a proposed bill that would legalize assisted dying, a practice the archbishop said did not provide “d
  
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• US supreme court won't stop Alabama's first same-sex marriages

  09-02-2015 13:05
  
  Chief justice Roy Moore attempts to block weddings due to start MondayJudge was removed from post in 2003 over Ten Commandments tabletThe US supreme court has refused to stop same-sex marriages from beginning in Alabama on Monday, denying the state’s request to extend a hold on the ruling that overturned the state’s ban on gay marriages.The state’s chief justice had earlier ordered judges to not issue licenses for such weddings. Related: Alabama on potential collision course with supreme
  
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• Alabama judge makes last stand against same-sex marriage in state

  09-02-2015 13:05
  
  Chief justice Roy Moore attempts to block weddings due to start MondayJudge was removed from post in 2003 over Ten Commandments tabletTori Sisson and Shante Wolfe camped in a blue and white tent outside the Montgomery County Courthouse during the early hours of Monday, hugging and talking excitedly of getting married soon.They hoped to be the first couple to get a marriage license on Monday morning as a federal judge’s order overturning the state’s ban on gay marriage went into effect, makin
  
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• Why every aspiring lawyer should study human rights law

  09-02-2015 11:20
  
  Human rights issues are at the heart of countless legal areas – from asylum clains to company lawAfter the Paris shootings at Charlie Hebdo last month, Tory MP David Davies released a statement entitled “Paris attacks show need to scrap Human Rights Act”. The statement blamed current asylum policy for being a gateway to extremism. Related: How a law degree could launch your career in politics Related: Careers for the 21st century law student Continue reading...
  
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• My job offer is under threat because a former employer is taking so long to provide a reference

  09-02-2015 08:01
  
  Are there any legal time limits within which referees are required to return references? My prospective employer needs someone fast and is threatening to withdaw the offerTwice a week we publish problems that will feature in a forthcoming Dear Jeremy advice column in the Saturday Guardian so that readers can offer their own advice and suggestions. We then print the best of your comments alongside Jeremy’s own insights. Here is the latest dilemma – what are your thoughts?Just before Christmas
  
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• The dangers of DIY wills

  09-02-2015 08:00
  
  It may be cheaper to avoid using a professional, but a simple mistake can mean paying a much higher priceDrawing up a will is essential a way of ensuring that your savings and assets are distributed according to your final wishes, yet many people fail to prepare one for fear of the cost. If you go to a solicitor, a basic will can start at between £100 and £300, but the bill could rise to £600-plus for inheritance tax advice or more complex planning.By contrast, DIY wills offer
  
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• Tackle ‘credibility vacuum’, regulator told

  09-02-2015 01:01 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  The Law Society says the SRA should offer more advisory support as a precursor to enforcement.
  
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• Support centres: our friends in the north

  09-02-2015 01:01 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Near-shoring is growing in popularity as law firms seek to cut their wage bills and property overheads. 
  
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• Protection for unprotected databases

  09-02-2015 01:01 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  The owner of a database may be able to rely on broader rights if they have no IP rights.
  
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• Probate: proprietary estoppel

  09-02-2015 01:01 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  What must a claimant show if a case of proprietary estoppel is to succeed?
  
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• News focus: revamped TSol tightens belt

  09-02-2015 01:01 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  The Government Legal Service is abandoning its federal model in favour of centralisation and fees are coming down, according to Treasury Solicitor Jonathan Jones.
  
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• Law Society calls for ‘Google tax’ delay

  09-02-2015 01:01 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Diverted profits tax, announced in the chancellor’s autumn statement, aims to tackle the problem of multinational companies routing profits into lower-tax jurisdictions.
  
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• ‘Fake firm’ probe: no decisions, SRA admits

  09-02-2015 01:01 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Last week City of London Police said there was not sufficient evidence to bring criminal charges against payday lender Wonga.
  
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• Economic slump was a wake-up call for lawyers

  09-02-2015 01:01 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Barclays’ head of professional services says firms have learned lessons.
  
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