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NewsInternal injuries
Still no news on Lord Keen of Elie’s replacement as Ministry of Justice spokesperson in the lords.
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NewsListen and learn
Congratulations to Oswestry solicitor Richard Hughes, who is retiring from the profession after 48 years.
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NewsPerils of absent body of evidence
News that a man thought to have been killed had been found hiding in a wood is a reminder of the dangers of going to trial in murder cases without a body.
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NewsGREAT expectations dashed
Lobby group The CityUK holds its national conference next month. We’re a little perplexed by the legal services lineup.
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NewsYear of the dragon
Wales proved during the pandemic that it was perfectly capable of doing things on its own, says Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd.
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NewsOnline literary festival has a happy ending
Thanks to North Yorkshire firm Raworths, Harrogate’s annual literature festival is going ahead online and free of charge.
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NewsA substantial meal? Try pickles and beetroot to stay legal
The 1965 ruling in Timmis v Millman may help pubs weather the latest lockdowns.
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NewsBig flipper
Legal community mobilises itself in creative ways to raise funds for free legal support.
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NewsPeaky Rinder
Charity Shelter appoints criminal barrister Robert Rinder to be its first ‘legal services ambassador’.
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NewsNo contempt for Sir Harold
Former editor of The Sunday Times deserves credit for helping clarify contempt of court laws.
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NewsBirdie song
Entertaining exchanges continue between firms representing veteran rockers and actor Bill Murray’s golf company.
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NewsOn the job hunt for POW towel
When Brougham’s towel - marked with his prisoner of war number - disappeared, all work stopped until it was recovered.
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NewsKids’ stuff in court
Lowry Theatre in Salford - currently a Nightingale court - still expects to put on a live showing of The Gruffalo in December.
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NewsGoing the distance on Tour
Solicitors and barristers will take part in Breast Cancer Now’s annual week-long charity cycle race, Tour de Law.
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NewsCease-and-desist letter takes a swing at Bill Murray
Firm says actor has been using client's music without permission.
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NewsKanye West demands lawyers speak in plain English
US rapper and record producer tells his 31 million Twitter followers what lawyers should be doing in record deals.