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NewsSolicitor sent to the gallows
On 31 May 1922 Major Herbert RowseArmstrong became the only solicitor tobe hanged for murder. He may well havepoisoned his bullying wife Kathleen, but didhe have a fair trial?
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NewsWAGs go Wilde as Vardy v Rooney kicks off
The national press descends on the Royal Courts of Justice for the ‘Wagatha Christie’ libel trial.
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NewsJudgment shortened to Jmt? It's not appealing to us
We never thought we would see attempts to mangle or redraw the English language in the esteemed Court of Appeal.
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NewsSolicitor awakes to new political career
Last week’s local elections were full of surprises – but perhaps no surprise was bigger than the one handed to Hampstead Town candidate Adrian Cohen.
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NewsOut on a limb
Respect to justice minister James Cartlidge MP for agreeing to participate in a Law Society webinar on the proposed criminal legal aid reforms.
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NewsRisqué business, reading the Gazette
New data on how people find lawgazette.co.uk produced a few startling findings.
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NewsA helping hand for LawCare
Charity that assists lawyers who need support with their mental or physical health celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
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NewsAn upmarket office boy
Michael Simmons continues reminiscing about life as an (aspiring) solicitor in the 1950s.
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NewsTide turns on insanity defence
Credit for the defence of crime passionnel goes to Edwin Stanton, appearing for fellow US Congressman Daniel Sickles of New York.
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NewsLawyer-bashing has a new target
Investigative journalists line up to pour scorn on 'one-stop oligarch shops'.
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NewsThe agony of articles
Michael Simmons begins a short series of reminiscences on life as an (aspiring) solicitor in the 1950s.
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NewsGetting shirty over dress code
When I first started in the law, dress in court was all-important.
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NewsCameras roll in new Depp libel battle
Hollywood star sues ex-wife Amber Heard for $50m while she counterclaims for $100m.
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NewsBarristers mull the fate of Friday fish and chips
Working from home poses lunchtime dilemma for Inner Temple.
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NewsMoJ rides high in 'return to office' league table
Only 48% of MoJ civil servants are back at their desks - but other Whitehall departments look worse.
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NewsGallery: Birmingham Law Society rewards top local talent
The best of Birmingham’s legal talent is celebrated with the return of the annual legal awards.
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NewsHoward tries to settle old scores
Former Conservative leader takes the opportunity to quiz Supreme Court president Lord Reed.
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NewsIn the doghouse? The best of the new divorce day images
Picture agencies do their best to give a new look to an old story.