All Obiter articles – Page 80
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NewsMeaning of the Worboys affair
The John Worboys affair throws up more questions than it answers. Is the case being hijacked by moral entrepreneurs and used to have sentences for rape increased? And will it open the floodgates for what amount to appeals by victims against Parole Board decisions? How will these be funded? Legal ...
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NewsWarby’s novel solution
Justice Warby’s judgment in the landmark ‘right to be forgotten’ case against Google.
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NewsKnockout success for Liverpool firms: photo gallery
Teams from across Liverpool took part in a new charity event.
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NewsCaring Mark provides food for thought
Slater and Gordon Manchester have rolled out a ‘brain-boosting’ menu in its canteen.
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NewsPrivacy and past crimes
James Morton People seeking privacy over past misdemeanours are following an old tradition. Ninety years ago Sergeant Sullivan, opening a libel action by Francis Alfonso Smith, asked the jury to say that there was too much revival of matter which ‘Mr Smith might hope was buried’. ...
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NewsSoap and glory
Fans of popular British soap operas get all emotional over actions of fictional solicitors.
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NewsNot coming to a court near you
Ministers have not visited any of the eight courts earmarked for closure.
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NewsConfused about car insurance? You will be
Benevolent insurers ‘feel confident in calming their premiums’. Apparently.
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NewsBy royal appointment
Fewer lawyers are to attend the next royal wedding than that of Prince William’s 2011 nuptials.
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NewsShoe town dons walking boots
It may still feel like winter, but it is time to get those walking shoes out to support access to legal advice. One of the first events in this year’s season will be the Northampton Legal Walk, on 30 April. The annual event – now in its sixth year – ...
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NewsThe Law Society Gazette memory lane
17 April 2008 Interventions soar as firms feel squeeze The number of law firms in England and Wales shut down by the profession’s regulator has almost trebled in 2008 compared with the early months of last year. So-called ‘interventions’ have surged to their highest level for ...
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NewsWill the bashful barrister bare all?
Why the anonymity of the legal blogger who has become an indispensable source with new book?