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16th August - Law News

Edition 3155: LawNewsIndex is a UK based legal news & articles archive since 2011 focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Litigation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.
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Today's Highlighted Video Story:  The opposition in Ivory Coast is warning of more protests to denounce the president's decision to seek a third term. Another day of demonstrations on Friday turned violent. Protesters accuse Alassane Ouattara of breaking a two-term limit, but he insists a new constitution allows him to run again.



Saturday Conversations on Law
  • For #Palestinians, Israel-U.A.E. Deal Swaps One Nightmare for Another https://t.co/LFQp6i9qWh 
  • Innovation sandbox to be tested this year as LawtechUK contractors named | Law Gazette https://t.co/ROlHMQK1qO
  • Diners at the luxury Ritz hotel in London have been targeted by "extremely convincing" scammers who posed as hotel staff to steal payment card details https://t.co/h7ewXC3nZm
  • Exams regulator Ofqual has explained what constitutes a "valid" mock exam for the purpose of students appealing against A-level results in England: Teacher assessments can be used as 'valid' mocks https://t.co/TncYmcrA0j
  • Fixed costs regime 'cut via the back door' for legal aid lawyers | Law Gazette https://t.co/zksJrmy6Jf
  • The latest TheLawMap Wig! https://t.co/PDvYERy86U
  • London criminal set to close after Covid-19 pressure | Law Gazette https://t.co/9yecXDp2aA
  • Bar Council wades into exam row | Law Gazette https://t.co/ueBLzFjWnf 
  • Court rooms are sitting empty, says criminal bar | Law Gazette https://t.co/Y3ugS7DeS0
  • Jury trial halted in Liverpool after paralegal tests positive for Covid-19 | Law Gazette https://t.co/OyYklRmshF
  • Covid-19 protocol encourages 'positive behaviours' in clinical negligence litigation | Law Gazette https://t.co/JNGvgNpSD3
  • Barrister Franck Magennis of Garden Court Chambers, arrested at picket line, to sue Metropolitan Police - Scottish Legal News https://t.co/jMBlESFkR
  • CMS has confirmed its continued sponsorship of 2020 Pride celebrations in support of Scotland’s LGTBQ+ community - Scottish Legal News https://t.co/4aV5wljCO
  • Running a law school in lockdown: Diary of a law academic, trying to make law graduates fit for the workplace, trying (and failing) to be the perfect manager, mother and mate | Law Gazette https://t.co/4zsQIvhjA
  • José Filomeno dos Santos, son of #Angola's ex-leader jailed for fraud from when he was head of the oil-rich country's Sovereign Wealth Fund https://t.co/0DbKgWmj4
  • Crime in #SouthAfrica dropped by up to 40% during the first three months of its lockdown, official figures show https://t.co/HM3zV46Uhi
  • Video: Public inquiries and FAIs in the COVID-19 era - Scottish Legal News https://t.co/yivwEHbwuH
  • Barrister's rapist son demands new trial claiming attack was 'misunderstanding' https://t.co/M7eK2KcVSC 
  • Solicitor traineeship opportunity at Dingwall branch of major legal firm Brodies LLP https://t.co/VRs0uih5x1
  • The Margaret Taylor interview: Rachael Bicknell squaring circles online - Scottish Legal News https://t.co/4gW84XT3Rs
  • A student, rejected by her chosen university after her A-level results were downgraded, has told Tory schools minister Nick Gibb he "ruined my life" https://t.co/j6NAHjju6s
  • #Thai king commutes death sentence of UK pair’s killers https://t.co/HzcGv0QM1
  • Personal Injury Court video tech system off to a good start - Scottish Legal News https://t.co/8pUU7Blp7
  • Nurse who said 'telling people bad news made her ill' tried to sue hospital https://t.co/Q2fDqH7TO4
  • Inside the youth justice system: Why people from BAME backgrounds are over-represented https://t.co/Yk4ol5ZQoQ
  • Fury in #Spain at US plans to produce ‘Iberian’ ham in Texas and Georgia https://t.co/BeGnvMPeQa
  • #Thailand protests: police arrest student activist for sedition https://t.co/9QBMo1Npn
  • Clive Palmer brands WA premier an 'outlaw' in fiery interview as state moves to block $30bn suit #Australia https://t.co/paq4Ss4vd
  • 'Miel Gibson' honey lands #Chilean entrepreneur in hot water. Actor's representatives had issued a cease and desist notice over the unauthorised use of his name and likeness https://t.co/BDP4EM1021
  • Businesses such as bowling alleys, soft play centres and casinos can now reopen in England as lockdown rules ease https://t.co/vBk9WfMLeW
  • Parents urged to stay up-to-date with children's vaccinations https://t.co/pK46NI1hv
  • The latest TheLawMap Wig! https://t.co/TxWbFuQK5d
  • Suspended supreme court judge Francis Bere's supporter lawyers walk out of court to show solidarity #Zimbabwe https://t.co/6yBRdOPIXF
  • National Green Tribunal seeks Centre’s response on RLIS #India https://t.co/mXLRVzRPGa
  • The Lord Chancellor, after consultation with the Lord Chief Justice, has announced the appointment of Philip Brook Smith QC and Susan Humble as new members of the Tribunal Procedure Committee https://t.co/FNGybdSHkQ
  • Woman lawyer commits suicide in Gurugram; blames senior lawyer of sexual harassment #India https://t.co/GBtPhokefk
  • Trump to nominate Albany lawyer as federal judge for Upstate New York #US https://t.co/21BKE9MFs4
  • Vegan lawyer and blogger Joanne Molinaro claps back after fellow attorney says it 'doesn't look like she w [Video] https://t.co/1lXi2GgDU0
  • 'I Will Never Say I'm Sorry': South Florida Lawyer Sought $700,000 in Fees to Fight a $100,000 Claim Against Him #US https://t.co/FN0w69Ctdr
  • HM Land Registry Enhances Users' Portal Experiences https://t.co/h9rFrypDBY
  • As the end of the transition period looms, what does Brexit mean for UK data protection law? And what does it mean for the marketing and cookie rules your business needs to adhere to? https://t.co/3oEUk1jDc2
  • Coronavirus: What are the rules on weddings? https://t.co/zagIE6AJkI
  • Exam results: Can I accept a degree place and sit the exam? And other questions https://t.co/f4DXiE4iej
  • Stonehaven train derailment: Crash investigators confirm train struck landslip https://t.co/YvtizZSC69
  • A-levels and GCSEs: Free exam appeals for schools in England https://t.co/dq7ss13Lbg