2989th Edition: 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.
Today's Video Focus: Number of deaths worldwide now more than 3,000. More than 90% are in Hubei, China, but there have been deaths in 10 other countries. European Union disease prevention agency raises risk level to "moderate to high". South Korea reports 476 new cases, total 4,212, and four more deaths, total 26. The leader of a South Korean church linked to the outbreak gets on his knees to apologise. Indonesia, Iceland, Portugal, Armenia and Andorra confirm their first cases of the virus. Australia confirms first person-to-person transmission. China reports 42 more deaths - a total of 2,912.
Focus of the Day Article: Weinstein’s British accusers had to fight for anonymity. Women who alleged the Hollywood producer raped and assaulted them kept their identities hidden. Full story - Guardian Law
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- My legal life: Andrew Mountain, St John’s Buildings | Law Gazette https://t.co/Z3C2jpWBRa
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- Attorney general calls for views on disclosure overhaul | Law Gazette https://t.co/VBW8OOOasd
- Solicitor issues unprecedented proceedings against SRA | Law Gazette https://t.co/ZR2Wz58bAO
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- Ex-client liable for £210,000 solicitor's costs after losing CFA appeal | Law Gazette https://t.co/rfWgPlgGuC
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- Insurers and claimant lawyers strike rare pact to stop PI reform | Law Gazette https://t.co/IVMRagUMxL
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- Attacks Prompt Swift UK Legislation Blocking Terrorists From Early Prison Release https://t.co/cJpKFcrzUH
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- The latest TheLawMap Wig! https://t.co/t23BqE9D8U
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- How to deal with insider threats | Legal Futures https://t.co/PmopmST8YR
- Barrister fails in appeal over “seriously offensive” tweet | Legal Futures https://t.co/lVa8aYGSyB
- Criminals on CCTV: Scammers caught red-handed https://t.co/GSaWi7q9te
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