9th June - LAW NEWS Headlines

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• Mercenaries for Empire: Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch http://t.co/d6moF58b Jun 09, 2012
• SYRIA: Syrian activist group - Shelling kills 17 http://t.co/mF5eqkXr Jun 09, 2012
• BANGLADESH: FICA begins legal action over Bangladesh cricket board's failure to make payments http://t.co/FcABuCp8 Jun 09, 2012
• IRELAND: Payment of EUR 1.87m legal, counsel argues http://t.co/Q8AhWIZl Jun 09, 2012
• Thomson legal bill cost Labor almost $350k http://t.co/rjqCuAl7 Jun 09, 2012
• British selectors risk legal fight in taekwondo row http://t.co/SNt8uQIr Jun 09, 2012
• UBS considers legal action over Facebook losses http://t.co/ROkksF3u Jun 09, 2012
• Carers of relatives in England to get legal rights http://t.co/cB26Ap3L Jun 09, 2012
• Nicola Brookes, victim of internet trolls, wins High Court backing to reveal identities of Facebook bullies http://t.co/PYRC44OH Jun 09, 2012
• The Politics of International Criminal Justice: German Perspectives from Nuremberg to The Hague http://t.co/QkWYUU8n Jun 09, 2012
• KYRGYZSTAN: Justice on hold http://t.co/ssxbrmBM Jun 09, 2012
• US: Florida vows to defy Justice Department, continue with voter purge - http://t.co/cpm1rn5g Jun 09, 2012
• PAKISTAN: Chief Justice should resign over allegations that his son received millions from real estate tycoon http://t.co/BSb9e6bM Jun 09, 2012
• US: Justice department launches dual inquiries into national security leaks http://t.co/zyq3dY91 Jun 09, 2012
• PHILIPPINES: Palace downplays chief justice nominee's alleged 'Luisita Link' http://t.co/RUhlq5la Jun 09, 2012
• IRELAND: Solicitor's children appeal ruling on contents of house http://t.co/qma81VhE Jun 09, 2012
• Man arrested over IRA Warrington bomb memorial theft http://t.co/Znfxmi8Q Jun 09, 2012
• Walsall double shooting: Man and woman released on bail http://t.co/COB0ZqP6 Jun 09, 2012
• Police search for 11,000 in identity scam http://t.co/MzPGD7MU Jun 09, 2012
• Olympics crackdown on sex trade condemned by Stop the Arrests http://t.co/JVJRsDdh Jun 09, 2012
• Man accused of making explosives on trip wires apologises for sparking terror alert http://t.co/5rUXhnaO Jun 09, 2012
• GREECE: Golden Dawn fascist spokesman claims he was provoked before live TV assault http://t.co/rZuDMRib Jun 09, 2012
• The Euro’s 11th Hour http://t.co/t6VGLcpS Jun 09, 2012
• US: Court Forces a Rethinking of Nuclear Fuel Storage http://t.co/5WfAGkZH Jun 09, 2012
• LIBERIA & IVORY COAST: Human Rights Watch: Liberia Militias Attacking Ivorian Villages: http://t.co/JNfi03Ey Jun 09, 2012
• ZIMBABWE: Stop human rights probe: Mugabe http://t.co/hUtb6LuK Jun 09, 2012
• AUS: Human right activists say OZ decision to lift sanctions on Burma 'premature, dangerous' http://t.co/WkmzcASl Jun 09, 2012
• IRELAND: Pest call barrister ‘creepy’ http://t.co/6eGWRghl Jun 09, 2012
• Scotland Yard launches investigation into Tory 'cash-for-access' affair http://t.co/bigIKwNj Jun 09, 2012
• SCOTTISH LEGAL: Woman driver who blamed her hormones for hitting a pedestrian has been jailed http://t.co/FfW4xA9w Jun 09, 2012
• SCOTTISH LEGAL: TANQ Society (Trainee and Newly Qualified Society) announced annual summer social event (Wed 4th July) http://t.co/2F8UZwrE Jun 09, 2012
• SCOTTISH LEGAL: (LAW FIRM NEWS) Harper Macleod LLP has been recognised for its commitment to excellence at DWP awards http://t.co/Guy9HUyu Jun 09, 2012
• SCOTTISH LEGAL: Future of apology in civil & criminal justice examined at public lecture at Strathclyde Law School http://t.co/CxhZUwF3 Jun 09, 2012
• SCOTTISH LEGAL: Fines collection at its highest rate in Scotland, according to report issued by Scottish Court Service http://t.co/9mSn5zr8 Jun 09, 2012
• SCOTTISH LEGAL: Scots lawyer recommended for appointment as HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary for England & Wales http://t.co/CiTWS5CB Jun 09, 2012
• SCOTTISH LEGAL: (LAW FIRM NEWS) The family law team at HBM Sayers continues to go from strength to strength http://t.co/6OAuta0A Jun 09, 2012
• SCOTTISH LEGAL: The EU plan to simplify the settlement of international successions has approval from Justice Ministers http://t.co/tCgYXVlA Jun 09, 2012
• SCOTTISH LEGAL: (LAW FIRM NEWS) Turcan Connell announced the first two non-legal partners will join the partnership http://t.co/IZ9vqzdP Jun 09, 2012
• SCOTTISH LEGAL: The Law Society of Scotland welcomed the Scottish Government’s plans to introduce a new property tax http://t.co/orDSZUkM Jun 09, 2012
• SCOTTISH LEGAL: (LAW FIRM NEWS) Biggart Baillie to merge with DWF http://t.co/KxPEAN7u Jun 09, 2012
• THE FIRM: Parliamentary first as MSP arrested in abuse probe http://t.co/8UoAoX2Q Jun 09, 2012
• THE FIRM: (LAW FIRM NEWS) Biggart Baillie absorbed in expansion by English based law firm http://t.co/zwbXIbld Jun 09, 2012
• THE FIRM: (LAW FIRM NEWS) Morton Fraser "actively seeking" merger partner http://t.co/faTxRloW Jun 09, 2012
• THE FIRM: Police “strength” figures include trainees, long term sick and staff on maternity leave http://t.co/jOKbx55q Jun 09, 2012
• THE FIRM: Jubilee? #Jobbielee: Power and the People http://t.co/6wRzrekt Jun 09, 2012
• THE FIRM: Austin Lafferty - The essence of private practice http://t.co/Sh8BxaHj Jun 09, 2012
• THE FIRM: Supreme Court, Assange and the Vienna Convention http://t.co/GSqiJb7r Jun 09, 2012
• THE FIRM: Statement from Kenny MacAskill on firearms statistics http://t.co/fvwxBh4s Jun 09, 2012
• THE FIRM: Who Owns Your Social Media Contacts? http://t.co/hZ9PfKCY Jun 09, 2012
• TheLawMap Wig is out! http://t.co/VTrRtc5a ▸  Jun 09, 2012
• CANADA: Shocked by Jun Lin's murder as suspect awaits extradition http://t.co/x6pBJ1mU Jun 09, 2012
• GREECE: Protest against violent neo-Nazi MP on the run http://t.co/P32lN6N8 Jun 09, 2012
• Kate and Ben Goldsmith call truce after divorce claims on Twitter - but she reverts to maiden name http://t.co/V07rKZfA Jun 09, 2012
• One for Special Branch? Met Police release identity parade of pot plants http://t.co/mwkQrFim Jun 09, 2012
• Burglars to be given tougher sentences in hotspot city http://t.co/6I60sCC6 Jun 09, 2012
• MPs likely to try to block Tom Winsor’s appointment as police watchdog http://t.co/grXRPRuF Jun 09, 2012
• Forced marriage: criminalisation could deter victims, claim charities http://t.co/R4LHm4b0 Jun 09, 2012
• Suspended sentence for police officer who made up statement http://t.co/Lfo8J39q  Jun 09, 2012
• Two men, aged 23 and 24, plead guilty to gun charges in Belfast court http://t.co/pcorC2Bw  Jun 09, 2012
• Court told Mark Cassidy attacked his mother and partner http://t.co/58QaYbMZ  Jun 09, 2012
• Man arrested over attack on schoolboy Philip Convery http://t.co/FLeoGNPS  Jun 09, 2012
• Remote sleeper Andy Strangeway wins overnight parking fight in Highlands http://t.co/MAZLqf9L  Jun 09, 2012
• James McAlear convicted of causing death of Stephen Hendry http://t.co/g9fS7giT  Jun 09, 2012
• Hibs footballer Garry O'Connor cleared of Ferrari crash fraud http://t.co/NvKFydU0  Jun 09, 2012
• Attempted subsea cable theft takes out phones and internet in Highlands http://t.co/xZhhCn4r  Jun 09, 2012
• MSP Bill Walker 'will fight' assault charge http://t.co/8nbspf6z #Scotland Jun 09, 2012
• Peter Lewis murder: Plea to potential witness on CCTV http://t.co/Wi7fbjlO Jun 09, 2012
• US arrests 190 in child pornography crackdown http://t.co/kEtzHGTV Jun 09, 2012
• Lloyds TSB pays compensation after lending dementia patient £18,000 http://t.co/mF0PybpI Jun 09, 2012
• Identity theft gang's customers wanted by police http://t.co/pJcFCRUD Jun 09, 2012
• Appeal to charity tribunal over Charity Commission decision on grazing rights http://t.co/Y4wZyvMN Jun 09, 2012
• CANADA: Tribunal awards blind man $3,000 for bias shown by potential employer http://t.co/rjZ0hvNx Jun 09, 2012
• Tribunal to settle row over Paul Lambert's Norwich City football club exit http://t.co/YI6bsuMH Jun 09, 2012
• Owen Corrigan tells Smithwick Tribunal of Donaldson 'rogue garda' claim fears http://t.co/szgSAbMg Jun 09, 2012
• KENYA: Nancy Baraza, deputy chief justice to face tribunal from July 2 - http://t.co/qbmI26NG Jun 09, 2012
• INDIA: Green tribunal shows red signal to 2 power projects http://t.co/Gc2SoZ4X Jun 09, 2012
• US: Congress Introduces Constitutional Amendment for Parental Rights http://t.co/orz0VaUs Jun 09, 2012
• US: Civil rights groups file federal lawsuit over Florida voter purge http://t.co/OAMiL9O6 Jun 09, 2012
• US: 60 Percent Americans Think Health Care Mandate Violates Individual Rights http://t.co/4rn7KKXn Jun 09, 2012
• UN human rights report criticised for containing condemnations of Britain by Iran, Russia and Cuba http://t.co/R6H5TSrp Jun 09, 2012
• INDIA: Rights organisations seek impartial probe into Qateel Siddiqui murder http://t.co/76bPLInU Jun 09, 2012
• IRAN: Putin says Iran has ‘absolute’ right to nuclear energy http://t.co/JriA7nuF Jun 09, 2012
• IRELAND: Barrister accused of harrassing colleague http://t.co/X8Pji2dm Jun 09, 2012
• EGYPT: Supreme Court Emerges as Potential Kingmaker http://t.co/wDLDYhvJ Jun 09, 2012
• VENEZUELA: Chavez opponent slams court decisions as political tricks http://t.co/48q1dp4g Jun 09, 2012
• Rape detective's arrest sparks Met review of 63 cases http://t.co/gS7Z9UNt Jun 09, 2012
• High Court backs victim's 'troll' fight http://t.co/U7rbLBbP Jun 09, 2012
• Swiss Court Upholds Google Street View Appeal http://t.co/TRjCWa0q Jun 09, 2012
• CANADA: Supreme Court rejects anti-abortion protester’s criminal charge appeal http://t.co/XkAjbYY3 Jun 09, 2012
• Swiss Court Orders Modifications to Google Street View http://t.co/nxIwhX5U Jun 09, 2012
• SAUDI ARABIA: Lawyer charged with "tarnishing" image of state http://t.co/JzhaLclU Jun 09, 2012
• Pinterest Just Hired A Big Name Lawyer From Google To Deal With One Of copyright infringement Threats http://t.co/QDd1JQ4C Jun 09, 2012
• BAHRAIN: Police battle biggest protests in weeks - 11 year old on protest charge http://t.co/5xByrWtU Jun 09, 2012
• Detail by Detail, Gupta's Lawyer Deconstructs Goldman Sachs Testimony: http://t.co/cqlgfm5i Jun 09, 2012
• US: Two men convicted of harassing Sarah Palin's Alaska lawyers sentenced to serve five years' probation http://t.co/pM9fq9ZA Jun 09, 2012
• US: Prosecutor to consider criminal contempt charges in Edwards sex tape case http://t.co/JrFzWz69 Jun 09, 2012
• CANADA: Regina lawyer launches Facebook class-action lawsuit http://t.co/JTY7qRwx Jun 09, 2012
• US: Jennifer Hudson Family Murder Trial: William Balfour's Attorneys Request A New Trial http://t.co/2H8000Ml Jun 09, 2012
• US: Jerry Sandusky trial: judge brings calm demeanour to high-pressure case http://t.co/erZxRwsC Jun 09, 2012
• Gupta defense prods Goldman CEO over potential leaks http://t.co/QkwjgJMU Jun 09, 2012
• Ex-Goldman director Gupta likely to testify at own trial http://t.co/uXL4HIdh Jun 09, 2012
• Ex-Goldman board member likely to testify at inside trading trial http://t.co/jyPVrYvt Jun 09, 2012
• ISRAEL: Poll: 52% of Jewish Israelis say illegal African migrants a 'cancer' http://t.co/2cdj9Lan Jun 09, 2012
• INDIA: Supreme Court notice to Rajasthan on illegal mining http://t.co/ucBblgeG Jun 09, 2012
• US: New Jersey Muslims sue to protect their rights from NYPD spying http://t.co/4ATxpdsN Jun 09, 2012
• Changing the law on forced marriage is worth a go but the big stick will not break through http://t.co/sOcnoxYu Jun 09, 2012
• EGYPT: Women protesters sexually assaulted in Tahrir Square http://t.co/fYCRGYN5 Jun 09, 2012
• Law student raped after being turfed off bus because she was 20p short of the fare http://t.co/dJRZBhVA Jun 09, 2012
• RUSSIA: Putin Signs Law With Harsh Fines for Protesters http://t.co/2cqJV5f3 Jun 09, 2012
• PHILIPPINES: Next chief judiciary chief should heal wounds, says former chief justice http://t.co/ojHDvvfr Jun 09, 2012
• INDIA: Legislation to check exploitation of underground water:Uttar Pradesh Govt http://t.co/7mAH9Uij Jun 09, 2012
• Forced marriage legislation could isolate society's most vulnerable, experts warn http://t.co/vVgfV1He Jun 09, 2012
• US: Eldridge Supports Legislation to Prevent Mortgage Foreclosures - http://t.co/OiQ9YfcQ Jun 09, 2012
• US: Ros-Lehtinen, Deutch urge advance on Holocaust insurance legislation | http://t.co/B07hekTd Jun 09, 2012
• IRELAND: New legislation to replace warrant http://t.co/sJf1xE21 Jun 09, 2012
• Famous judge spikes Apple-Google case, calls patent system “dysfunctional” http://t.co/FGCWuigu Jun 09, 2012
• US: Judge denies motion to dismiss Sandusky charges http://t.co/pi32SAG0 Jun 09, 2012
• US: NY judge lets Occupy lawsuit proceed against police officers, dismisses top officials http://t.co/ZQ4MJdEM Jun 09, 2012
• Even judges are fed up with patent lawsuits http://t.co/5HOiDSJa Jun 09, 2012
• Peer-to-peer lending via the internet hits £250m but carried no protection for deposits http://t.co/Dqntevwx Jun 09, 2012