All Obiter articles – Page 32
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NewsWarm words in a blast from the past
The wheels of justice grind slow. But that’s not always a bad thing.
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NewsEveryone’s a podcaster
‘Coming soon! Rooney v Vardy: The Breakdown’, announces a breathless tweet from Brabners.
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NewsSolicitor becomes 'iconic' 1960s minister on stage
Musical adaptation of Made in Dagenham will feature Julie Fisher as Barbara Castle.
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NewsJudges dress down for big occasion
In the rarefied portals of Court 71 at the Royal Courts of Justice, three of our finest legal minds, led by the master of the rolls, have been finding out about the low value PI business. Perhaps their lordships were displaying judicial curiosity, but at times the proceedings struck Obiter ...
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NewsDevaluing the currency
Michael Simmons’ central London practice appears buoyant, most recently acquiring a four-partner firm near Lincoln’s Inn. But his ambitions are increasingly thwarted as dissident partners get the upper hand...
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NewsLearned friends in high places
It was fortunate for Edmund Galley that a number of young barristers were in court at Exeter Assizes in 1836 to watch his murder trial.
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NewsBreaking the fourth wall in the Court of Appeal
‘That was a facetious remark’, silk assures the online audience.
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NewsGallery: Solicitors who ran the London Marathon
Did you take part in Sunday's race? Send in your snaps!
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NewsLewis lauds the lawyers while Braverman bashes them
Conservative party conference law and order speeches send a mixed message.
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NewsPlaque of respect for Sir Hersch
English Heritage unveils blue plaque in memory of Sir Hersch Lauterpacht, a key figure in the creation of modern international law.
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NewsClient gets shirty
A night in the cells left a defendant less than ideally suited for an appearance before their worships.
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NewsSRA playing politics
‘What business is it for the SRA to be getting involved in Conservative party policy of levelling up?'
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NewsLewis does the Carey Street walk
The swearing in of a new lord chancellor, attorney general and solicitor general prompts senior judges to dust off the history books.
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NewsHe did it for the challenge
Employment solicitor Paul Singh makes his television debut on quiz show Only Connect.
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NewsWe were riding high – what could possibly go wrong?
Pleasantly ensconced at the heart of London, Michael Simmons’ practice is continuing to thrive. But then a letter brings bad news…
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NewsThe language of the law
Research suggests it might not be legalese or readers’ lack of legal knowledge that are to blame for impenetrable legal contracts.
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NewsRunning to Reykjavik
Family law specialist Louise Hunt braves the tough conditions of the Reykjavik Marathon to raise money for charity.
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NewsA pleasing thread of continuity
As an organisation with a formal link to the Crown via a Royal Charter, the Law Society has officially marked several royal funerals and coronations.