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FOCUS OF THE DAY: Should those in-house be ‘trusted advisers’, sage like, valued for their expertise but remaining distant and professionally detached? Not embroiled in the running of the business but sitting philosophically just outside? Full story - The Lawyer
FOCUS OF THE DAY: Should those in-house be ‘trusted advisers’, sage like, valued for their expertise but remaining distant and professionally detached? Not embroiled in the running of the business but sitting philosophically just outside? Full story - The Lawyer
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- Witness who failed to attend court after accompanying son to hospital has contempt of court finding quashed https://t.co/gCAVVcAMIm
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- Administrators confirm complex Parabis fire sale | Law Gazette https://t.co/UFEyxQThdg
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- Family ADR boosted by new guidance | Law Gazette https://t.co/XF960JhGHb
- Claims firm sacrifices 2015 profit for top-100 ambitions | Law Gazette https://t.co/tKRUAFhr5m
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- Bryan Cave to focus on three key areas after firmwide strategic review | The Lawyer https://t.co/CvEoWn5IjI
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- Royal College of Nursing prepares to follow BMA in setting up law firm | Legal Futures https://t.co/f0EQ4gU0lJ
- Welcome to Austeria – a nation robbing its poor to pay for the next big crash https://t.co/MQ4osKjcft
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- Paris attacks: #Belgium charges fourth suspect with role https://t.co/jFqHzkBGCE
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- Cut Sentences for Low-Level Drug Crimes #US https://t.co/qwagHLkNwx
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- Law Society calls for parliamentary probe of legal aid procurement | The Global Legal Post https://t.co/NkZDaC62t2
- Obama takes immigration row to the High Court | The Global Legal Post https://t.co/Q4a9oo8Z6V
- Duane Morris associate who rapped about judge dies aged 25 | The Global Legal Post https://t.co/VSMABtfpbU
- Paul, Weiss rolls out red carpet for Clinton | The Global Legal Post https://t.co/IYuK04G4e7
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- Parabis Group set for pre-pack break-up and sale | The Global Legal Post https://t.co/kby9nK8QDx
- Wider discretion given to costs judges when assessing solicitors’ costs | Solicitors Journal https://t.co/w0sKM8PwRb
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- Public plead for free legal advice before deciding whether to go to court | Legal Futures https://t.co/A0JFIJ1yfj
- Royal College of Nursing prepares to follow BMA in setting up law firm | Legal Futures https://t.co/f0EQ4gU0lJ
- Welcome to Austeria – a nation robbing its poor to pay for the next big crash https://t.co/MQ4osKjcft
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- BA pilot's eye damaged by 'military' laser shone into cockpit at Heathrow https://t.co/8xFrRWGCiq
- UK shoppers give pork the chop after processed meats linked to cancer https://t.co/7kBWqrXohT
- #Russian court bans Moscow branch of the Church of Scientology https://t.co/uJbGHFkXWr
- Fire risks prompt tumble dryer recall https://t.co/953vjiO2fS
- Tory 'bully' was backed by party bosses https://t.co/D3Ct5fI3un
- A boy who was arrested for taking a homemade clock to class is seeking $15m (£10m) from his city and school #US https://t.co/rl9Ajfi1Lv
- Paris attacks: #Belgium charges fourth suspect with role https://t.co/jFqHzkBGCE
- Demonizing a single religion is a slippery slope, with the danger of hateful acts getting progressively worse #US https://t.co/JOdVD5kdCQ
- Cut Sentences for Low-Level Drug Crimes #US https://t.co/qwagHLkNwx
- Stopping WhatsApp Won't Stop Terrorists https://t.co/1C8MMof4wa
- Gay Marriage Derailed in Northern Ireland https://t.co/77JDJDpzC7
- Woman Charged in Grisly Death of Pregnant Mother Left a Cryptic Trail #US https://t.co/lYsIu9BkBz
- Edwards and Landry Must Tackle Criminal Justice Reform in Louisiana #US https://t.co/KCvCJoyTdC
- Banged up drug dealer makes mockery of justice system by posting pictures of prison tattoos form his CELL https://t.co/fa5cLFE2cb
- Veteran judge Acting Justice Robert Shallcross Hulme blasts court delays #AUSTRALIA https://t.co/CNvd1D5jE8
- Supreme Court refuses to hear plea based on Justice Katju's blog #INDIA https://t.co/Z9hYEC6vqD
- Young widow of murder victim Christopher Nevin has said she wants justice for her slain husband #IRELAND https://t.co/RyaDC82oAW
- Justice Elusive in 2009 #PHILIPPINES Massacre https://t.co/yRXsh39hBF
- Justice Department to investigate fatal police shooting of Jamar Clark #US https://t.co/OT7FNCa3a3
- What is conveyancing and how does it work? https://t.co/GO3547lWLh
- Bears, woods and silk: dual research reminds profession of stalled diversity progress https://t.co/mKMgBVlonN
- Legal Implications Of Audu’s Death By Barrister Festus Keyamo #NIGERIA https://t.co/PEk278Z40x
- Court of Appeal clarifies duty of care owed for ‘unbundled’ legal services https://t.co/KqC54rZLIH
- €55K award for solicitor dismissed from Limerick law firm https://t.co/Sh0w5d177T
- Former solicitor jailed over theft, fraud and forgery #IRELAND https://t.co/MGL8d8N34h
- Ayr United are calling on fans to help design a new club badge since the current crest breaks heraldic law https://t.co/lZJf2HxpBy
- Judge throws out the RSPCA's bid to use dog fighting laws as part of their war on fox hunting https://t.co/RwSIW0derB
- Family considers legal action against Herefordshire Council after road death of loved one https://t.co/aGsUQOPVMh
- Dementia nurse Kathryn Penrith wins award for free Bewsey-based legal advice service https://t.co/xOL8PjILGB
- TasFoods launches legal action after sale agreement cancelled in favour of 'foreign investor' #AUSTRALIA https://t.co/H2sfhmNicO
- Your Passport Could Be Cancelled If You Owe IRS #US https://t.co/r6MIjojKQo
- Clash of the Bentley brands: Car group launches legal battle against menswear firm over the use of its name https://t.co/DDNkEezf6J
- CNN Shows Sex Assault Film Despite Legal Threat from the football star Jameis Winston #US https://t.co/xuH7DsM5hq
- Will the High Court rule the Islamic Movement ban legal? #ISRAEL https://t.co/MIWYvTZi0y
- Survey sees law firms distinguish themselves as most LGBT friendly | The Global Legal Post https://t.co/eONnOqwwYW
- Law Society calls for parliamentary probe of legal aid procurement | The Global Legal Post https://t.co/NkZDaC62t2
- Obama takes immigration row to the High Court | The Global Legal Post https://t.co/Q4a9oo8Z6V
- Duane Morris associate who rapped about judge dies aged 25 | The Global Legal Post https://t.co/VSMABtfpbU
- Paul, Weiss rolls out red carpet for Clinton | The Global Legal Post https://t.co/IYuK04G4e7
- GC leaves tech company after cost reduction exercise | The Global Legal Post https://t.co/jGgElq3IYW
- US warned of job losses if drone regulations are too tough | The Global Legal Post https://t.co/eAfy2svg3O
- Parabis Group set for pre-pack break-up and sale | The Global Legal Post https://t.co/kby9nK8QDx
- Wider discretion given to costs judges when assessing solicitors’ costs | Solicitors Journal https://t.co/w0sKM8PwRb
- Children want to play greater part in divorce process | Solicitors Journal https://t.co/whw0pZPYeK
- Parabis Group dismantled in pre-packaged fire sale | Solicitors Journal https://t.co/UdLrzWokJl
