All Obiter articles – Page 60
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NewsThe polecat, the piano and the pearl earrings
Law centre solicitor had to deal with an unexpected furry guest.
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NewsFamily affair: Father and sons work almost 170 years at same firm
Anthony and John Miller Last month Obiter reported on south east firm Thomson Snell & Passmore being recognised as the world’s oldest legal practice. Middlesex firm Miller Clayton can’t quite claim such longevity, having been founded in the 1930s, but its unbroken record of family service ...
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NewsEpidemic of pandemic claims yet to materialise
The world has changed, as adverts selling us washing powder and tinned sausages seem to tell us endlessly.
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NewsBig Breakfast
Solicitor Kate Studholme, author of An Elephant for Breakfast, embarks on mission to save wildlife.
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NewsFaking it to get off the hook
Escaping traffic offences, avoiding child maintenance payments, and dodging a parking fine: reasons to fake your own death.
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NewsPoetry and motion
London Legal Support Trust encourages you to ‘take on 10k your way’ this year: will you write 10 poems or skip 10km?
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NewsSocial distancing heralds end to uncomfortable photo shoots
No more team huddles or handshake poses.
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NewsIn for the distance: south east firm celebrates 450 years
In 1570, a curate of Tonbridge Parish Church set up a legal practice. Times have moved on, but Thomson Snell & Passmore is still in business.
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NewsStrange case of the disappearing Blackstone
In the current climate, was an 18th century interpretation of the law on slavery too hot to handle?
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NewsWhen Saturday comes for law
My principal Simpson refused to close on a Saturday morning. And I believe he was right.
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NewsDon’t panic, Mr Mainwaring
With all the fuss over Nightingale courts, it’s easy to forget we have been here before.
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NewsHogging the limelight
Bar Council’s reaction to lord chancellor’s claim grabs people’s attention.
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NewsBBC’s Legal Affairs snub
Auntie set to axe specialist correspondent role as legal news is downgraded.
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NewsSay it with animals: Chester firm’s wild thank you to staff
Seahorses, giant anteaters and lions have supporters in the law.
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NewsManchester City fans full of praise for brilliant defence
When the worlds of football fans and high-flying City lawyers collide.
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NewsLegal aid gongs hit the big screen
This year’s Legal Aid Lawyer of the Year Awards were live-streamed on YouTube.