Tuesday

26th June - LAW NEWS Headlines

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FOCUS OF THE DAY story -
The Law Society today asked brokers and insurers to adopt a composite proposal form for professional indemnity insurance (PII) in an effort to simplify the process of obtaining multiple quotes. Full story - Law Gazette

  • Jury returns open verdict on prisoner hanged in cell http://t.co/w9dBPYPu Jun 26, 2012
  • Government 'misunderstood' role of judge in secret courts bill http://t.co/6qPO9Yh2 Jun 26, 2012
  • The paradox of Scalia's dissent on the supreme court's SB1070 ruling http://t.co/oohf7a6j Jun 26, 2012
  • Image rights register for celebrities proposed in Guernsey http://t.co/0OHKKF1o Jun 26, 2012
  • MEXICO election is hotly disputed before the votes are cast http://t.co/RmP9oDCL Jun 26, 2012
  • O'Dwyer case must shame coalition into action on extradition http://t.co/DdKfSdcr Jun 26, 2012
  • Asil Nadir feels the heat in Court No 8 http://t.co/pHs6eENf Jun 26, 2012
  • Paul Mahoney is UK frontrunner for human rights court http://t.co/DSWU2USG Jun 26, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Post-merger Pinsent Masons makes Euro move with Germany launch | The Lawyer: http://t.co/QTfkHYpW Jun 26, 2012
  • NEW ZEALAND: Scott Guy died in seconds http://t.co/3FfnK9q2 Jun 26, 2012
  • Tax evasion trial of former UKRAINE leader Yulia Tymoshenko is postponed until after Euro 2012 http://t.co/XXhEF5Nm Jun 26, 2012
  • Overhaul of women’s justice system kickstarted with £20m http://t.co/9LzuwFt9 Jun 26, 2012
  • EGYPT suspends military powers to arrest civilians http://t.co/gQ9NFfqp Jun 26, 2012
  • Inside justice: Glasgow Heritable Court http://t.co/kQh5gvoh Jun 26, 2012
  • Authorities plan to put people who commit offences linked to the Olympic Games in court within 24 hours http://t.co/brCYH54T Jun 26, 2012
  • Duty solicitor work: guidance on telephone referrals (firm deployment) http://t.co/hAbR76QW Jun 26, 2012
  • Oswestry mum qualifies as Solicitor after six years part-time studying http://t.co/Q8D5xBbh Jun 26, 2012
  • IRELAND: ‘Buncrana ok’ but Letterkenny ‘rife with drugs’ http://t.co/kX90Cx2p Jun 26, 2012
  • Exeter City will go to a tribunal over James Dunne fee http://t.co/HKBN6IOM Jun 26, 2012
  • Tax tribunal cases ‘could take 40 years to clear’ http://t.co/PNEzZuPK Jun 26, 2012
  • Employment tribunal system headed for breaking point, leaving employers in limbo, finds EMW http://t.co/aHuW7D3E Jun 26, 2012
  • INDIA: GMR moves appellate tribunal for higher aeronautical charges http://t.co/EzA4NW8n Jun 26, 2012
  • Tribunal backlog ‘at record levels’ - Number of outstanding cases quadrupled in last four years http://t.co/aDiT7ce8 Jun 26, 2012
  • Employment tribunal upholds complaint against GSCC http://t.co/6hHhBusa Jun 26, 2012
  • Sylvester Stallone Lands 'Expendables' Legal Victory http://t.co/kViOIJJS Jun 26, 2012
  • The legal calculus behind Assange's asylum request http://t.co/bCgQtnYL Jun 26, 2012
  • Birmingham student's legal challenge of Government workfare scheme - http://t.co/MgYHY5LX Jun 26, 2012
  • US: Georgia could get legal boost from high court ruling on immigration law   http://t.co/arT9woHg Jun 26, 2012
  • INDIA: Legal aid office to be established in Muktsar - http://t.co/ctpqunU6 Jun 26, 2012
  • Urals Energy wins legal battle against former director Rovneiko - http://t.co/2roBc431 Jun 26, 2012
  • INDIA: Legal opinion favours Suresh Kumar, the minister who recently retired http://t.co/tOMR1sqP Jun 26, 2012
  • Ministry of Defence has legal duty of care to soldiers in combat, court hears http://t.co/iNsumdsJ Jun 26, 2012
  • Badger cull plan 'legally flawed', High Court hears http://t.co/T21T87DX Jun 26, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: One Essex Court and 39 Essex Street set for Singapore as market opens up- Legalweek http://t.co/g7YVpelO Jun 26, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Ex-Dewey finance chief urges London partners to team up for US defence- Legalweek http://t.co/jLAI7TM4 Jun 26, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Pinsents signs up seven Germany partners for Munich launch- Legalweek http://t.co/yL2Zx2FW Jun 26, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Field Fisher sees partner profits dip 20% as revenues rise 4%- Legalweek http://t.co/ZWeRMd6D Jun 26, 2012
  • LAW GAZETTE: Human rights lawyer helped UK Uncut fight tax decision http://t.co/0K9yyZ0w Jun 26, 2012
  • US anti-terrorism policy violates human rights’ – Jimmy Carter http://t.co/2XxLCPGq Jun 26, 2012
  • Dementia patients in care homes 'should be allowed to have sex' as it 'denies them a basic human right' http://t.co/ayebGA3z Jun 26, 2012
  • CHINA accused of forcing Burma refugees back to war zone http://t.co/1OkJU1ZV Jun 26, 2012
  • LIBYA: Extradition of Former Libyan Prime Minister Violates Human Rights http://t.co/m23YzP4j Jun 26, 2012
  • Rights group urges CHINA to support, protect as many as 10,000 Kachin refugees from Myanmar http://t.co/8AQdUGKB Jun 26, 2012
  • Widower of honeymooner Michaela McAreavey accused a lawyer for one of the men on trial for her murder of lying http://t.co/J6zIV3SQ Jun 26, 2012
  • Driver denies targeting three men - Birmingham http://t.co/Zb9KU6ha Jun 26, 2012
  • IRELAND: Accusation pierces afternoon torpor of the Port Louis courtroom http://t.co/1IuY3fVZ Jun 26, 2012
  • Drug dealer has been jailed for supplying the drug only months after his release from prison for the same offence http://t.co/zAVocXxN Jun 26, 2012
  • AUSTRALIA: Lawyers fight for access to inmate who cut off ears http://t.co/QO6mT6j7 Jun 26, 2012
  • News Corp shares rise on reports of asset split http://t.co/I7SC5TdI Jun 26, 2012
  • Ex-detective jailed for murdering partner Heather Cooper http://t.co/hQ1jbYVW Jun 26, 2012
  • BBC Rogue Traders' Dan Penteado admits benefit fraud http://t.co/nLRdXlb0 Jun 26, 2012
  • Oldham explosion: House 'completely flattened' http://t.co/DNG3lXRE Jun 26, 2012
  • Ed Miliband is wrong to buy into the 'immigration is a problem' line http://t.co/QY0dFaO7 Jun 26, 2012
  • US: Supreme court missed chance to correct Citizens United 'mistake': White House http://t.co/cHyi5a5C Jun 26, 2012
  • RBS computer failure forces bailed defendant to spend weekend in cell http://t.co/e8tYw8Jx Jun 26, 2012
  • Half of firms consider ABS conversion to access private equity | Solicitors Journal: http://t.co/pDSAmfIA Jun 26, 2012
  • Ryder J warns of restrictions on cross-examination at family courts | Solicitors Journal: http://t.co/uvsZvluG Jun 26, 2012
  • LAW GAZETTE: Outside funding ‘compelling’ reason to take the ABS route http://t.co/4QjrvmST Jun 26, 2012
  • Tulkinghorn: Essex ploys | The Lawyer: http://t.co/4t4aS1Kc Jun 26, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: New Dundas management team: we’ll simplify and expand the firm | The Lawyer: http://t.co/EQxzXWIb Jun 26, 2012
  • Lennox the pit bull to meet his maker as Defra plans further clampdown | The Lawyer: http://t.co/wz8uu0bQ Jun 26, 2012
  • Boss O’Leary hopes rare sighting of his wallet will help Ryanair takeover bid fly | The Lawyer: http://t.co/niloc19Z Jun 26, 2012
  • The Lawyer Award’s Banking and Finance Team of the Year stand out for their creativity during the crunch | The Lawyer: http://t.co/s9phILT7 Jun 26, 2012
  • The increasing influence of the in-house sector reflects the quality of shortlist for The Lawyer Awards | The Lawyer: http://t.co/K5nfIyri Jun 26, 2012
  • Judgment call: 25 June 2012 | Features | The Lawyer: http://t.co/xztzgRqC Jun 26, 2012
  • The Lawyer Business: Michelmores | Features | The Lawyer: http://t.co/osZH17Eu Jun 26, 2012
  • Judges are being more cautious when sharing out divorcing couples’ non-matrimonial assets | The Lawyer: http://t.co/2ZHEH7nX Jun 26, 2012
  • The Defamation Bill seeks to simplify the process of unmasking abusive internet trolls | The Lawyer: http://t.co/DFwaGGcy Jun 26, 2012
  • Executive pay is in the firing line yet again, but this time it’s the shareholders calling the shots | The Lawyer: http://t.co/zz2264Ed Jun 26, 2012
  • Give Greece a chance: State can still rebuild if creditors agree, lawyers must prepare to cope with chaos | The Lawyer: http://t.co/v4xIvgWK Jun 26, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Clyde & Co looks to strike out ex-partner's whistleblowing claim | The Lawyer: http://t.co/L7kT23Je Jun 26, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Hogan Lovells partner joins Pool Re as GC returns to Hogan Lovells | The Lawyer: http://t.co/fg2udth3 Jun 26, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Clifford Chance partners urged to share contacts for good of corporate | The Lawyer: http://t.co/QCxwkniC Jun 26, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: One Essex Court and 39 Essex Street prepare for Singapore launches | The Lawyer: http://t.co/Svnaqtj6 Jun 26, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: BDO refused appeal in bid to recover cash from former Halliwells partner | The Lawyer: http://t.co/DVJ9efwP Jun 26, 2012
  • Immigrants Are Crucial to Innovation, Study Says http://t.co/reSzUB8c Jun 26, 2012
  • US: Justices Bar Mandatory Life Terms for Juveniles http://t.co/RWMlxZw7 Jun 26, 2012
  • US: Violence increase - Rate of Killings Rises 38 Percent in Chicago in 2012 http://t.co/G6nZDmJq Jun 26, 2012
  • US: Blocking Parts of Arizona Law, Justices Allow Its Centerpiece http://t.co/HRtOFfcC Jun 26, 2012
  • TheLawMap Wig is out! http://t.co/VTrRtc5aJun 26, 2012
  • Burglar asked to be jailed to catch up on his sleep http://t.co/aQ0OJiyg Jun 26, 2012
  • Black cab passengers are not insured against rape in taxis, judge rules http://t.co/HWanFd40 Jun 26, 2012
  • Arab Spring provided new breeding ground for British terrorists – spy chief http://t.co/WnqU2iEb Jun 26, 2012
  • A collapse of eurozone could spark extremism, head of MI5 warns http://t.co/Lwpgweos Jun 26, 2012
  • Cyber crime a global threat, MI5 head warns http://t.co/jQbvA1CL Jun 26, 2012
  • New arrest over Mater Hospital, Belfast, pellet gun attack http://t.co/07VZwUml  Jun 26, 2012
  • Jury discharged in trial of brothers acccused of murdering uncle http://t.co/UeHKnPAq Jun 26, 2012
  • Armagh pub attack victim 'needs facial surgery' http://t.co/GRq5icqu  Jun 26, 2012
  • No deal on Northern Ireland corporation tax powers http://t.co/IsxMpQM6  Jun 26, 2012
  • Northern Ireland Assembly to discuss parking fines http://t.co/CyAu0nG5  Jun 26, 2012
  • Accused takes stand in Michaela McAreavey murder trial in Mauritius http://t.co/G5cltSI4  Jun 26, 2012
  • Scottish ministers accept recommendations on female offenders http://t.co/RanLMfyM  Jun 26, 2012
  • Inverness man Robert MacGillivray accused of stabbing Mark Hunter http://t.co/podQi1az Jun 26, 2012
  • Mohamed Ben El Hassan raped one woman and attacked another in Fife http://t.co/N66dzZZh  Jun 26, 2012
  • Care home worker Stephen Murray raped dementia patient http://t.co/6hybsrYo  Jun 26, 2012
  • Jane Cumming death: Husband killer judged insane http://t.co/rNxdGl7V  Jun 26, 2012
  • Pontypool Rugby Club challenge WRU demotion in High Court http://t.co/vLSBpOsa  Jun 26, 2012
  • Bethan Jenkins AM takes break from Twitter after McGuinness-Queen row http://t.co/JWu6rDPo  Jun 26, 2012
  • Girl bitten by dog: No offence committed - Gwent Police http://t.co/UgY4x3Lj  Jun 26, 2012
  • Cambrian Lines film shows teens how to behave on trains http://t.co/fa03dBrr  Jun 26, 2012
  • Polluted legacy: Repairing Britain's damaged landscapes http://t.co/e7VA9nw3 Jun 26, 2012
  • MoD warned over delay and quality of military housing http://t.co/nOto8FTQ Jun 26, 2012
  • London Olympics criminals face 'swift justice' http://t.co/Gvz9x2CR Jun 26, 2012
  • Crowd-sourcing used to trace London riot suspects http://t.co/Il2cWY83 Jun 26, 2012
  • RBS computer problems kept man in prison http://t.co/xFqvsQ6B Jun 26, 2012
  • Could ECUADOR be the most radical and exciting place on Earth? http://t.co/DZB7AhgN Jun 26, 2012
  • It isn’t right-wing to expect a decent education for the poor http://t.co/pBbKGSJT Jun 26, 2012
  • MEXICO: Is the war on drugs over? http://t.co/d2nHxLRN Jun 26, 2012
  • AFGHANISTAN: Militants 'beheaded troops' says Pakistan - http://t.co/gYjeXktF Jun 26, 2012
  • EGYPT has no constitution, parliament or control http://t.co/OUd9cwvM Jun 26, 2012
  • Briton sentenced to death in UAE for selling drugs http://t.co/f4ya6u4q Jun 26, 2012
  • Gangs show 'entrepreneurial zeal' says Labour MP - http://t.co/zDuCdvjJ Jun 26, 2012
  • Why drugs giant Glaxo is still breathing easily - http://t.co/x5dTEUPp Jun 26, 2012
  • US Supreme Court deals blow to tough Arizona immigration law http://t.co/N0Cm10Sz Jun 26, 2012
  • Administrator to cut services after takeover of ailing NHS trust http://t.co/evoMf4Ee Jun 26, 2012
  • UK firm 'lost £800m to cyber attack' http://t.co/IPRLqoFs Jun 26, 2012
  • The old get richer, and the young get poorer http://t.co/xCH8u5LD Jun 26, 2012
  • Police to investigate Craig Whyte's takeover of Rangers http://t.co/CqjWSD00 Jun 26, 2012
  • Gunman 'laughed' after shooting Indian student http://t.co/fP1vvqra Jun 26, 2012
  • 'Hacktivists' admit to attacking internet sites http://t.co/0tpZ7Jkg Jun 26, 2012
  • Black England players abused on Twitter for missing penalty kicks at Euro 2012: police investigates http://t.co/gUrZldNI Jun 26, 2012
  • Extra six months jail for Lib Dem donor who fled fraud conviction http://t.co/rzzVpy5V Jun 26, 2012
  • Man accused of shooting dead Indian student had 'killer tattoo' http://t.co/qVBmNwTW Jun 26, 2012
  • 'No guaranteed security' for Olympics says head of MI5 http://t.co/x2QYjR3B Jun 26, 2012
  • MI5 warning over terror-trained Britons http://t.co/n5pSenFJ Jun 26, 2012
  • Police 'Facewatch' app targets London riot suspects http://t.co/VOtLVgJ6 Jun 26, 2012
  • LEGAL FUTURES: New QASA row erupts over role of solicitors in youth court cases http://t.co/PBraT4s6 Jun 26, 2012
  • LEGAL FUTURES: LeO "going too far" with bid to allow prospective clients and third parties to complain http://t.co/bmSdViDL Jun 26, 2012
  • LEGAL FUTURES: Commercial firms eyeing up ABS opportunities, including MDP and external cash http://t.co/hN5kgK7C Jun 26, 2012