OBITER – Page 50
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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.
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NewsSpace odyssey
One-way system and social distancing indicators give possible hint of life once Chancery Lane reopens.
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NewsChief ombudsman job is not for the faint-hearted
Recruitment advertisement describes a job from hell - though cushioned with £120,000 salary.
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NewsLong and short arm of the law
Henry Rooth delivered such lengthy statements he talked himself into acquitting a man.
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NewsMandarin joins the walking wounded
Sir Richard Heaton is frequently named as next likely casualty of war on Whitehall.
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NewsPut your hands together…
Round of applause for the unsung heroes of the pandemic: oversight legal regulators.