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26th December - Law News

Edition 4017: LawNewsIndex is a UK based daily legal news archive on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Jurisprudence, Legislation, Litigation, Legal Ethics & Human Rights since 2011.

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Season's Greetings to all readers!
 
Today's Highlighted Video Story: Political turmoil and the cost-of-living crisis have roiled Britain this year. It has seen three prime ministers who have yet to tame the spiralling inflation rate. While disgruntled workers have launched strikes that have almost brought the nation to its knees.

Saturday Conversations on Law

  • London fintech Hi Group hires McGuireWoods' former EMEA finance head as general counsel - The Global Legal Post https://t.co/A89jLgvPXE 
  • ‘Your purpose is your North Star’ – how law firms and in-house teams are redefining their goals - The Global Legal Post https://t.co/Y9EpcjURJh 
  • HFW's managing partner signals further hires and bolt-ons as he secures second term - The Global Legal Post https://t.co/vzpirMw7gH 
  • Jennifer Skeoch and Lynn McMahon join WS Society board of trustees | Scottish Legal News https://t.co/MOar1GzKEx
  • Why Talking to Spot, Bar Council support and becoming an active bystander can create change | COUNSEL https://t.co/8WICbdYNSi 
  • The Bar Council’s Employed Bar Awards showcase the wealth of talent among employed barristers. This year, the Bar Council partnered with Gray’s Inn to host the Awards alongside their Employed Bar Dinner. There were five award categories | COUNSEL https://t.co/wueeV0AFNr 
  • Parental Responsibility, the Modern Family and Access to Justice | Family Law Week https://t.co/aVwGq9KF2i 
  • A second day of violent unrest after Friday's deadly attack on Kurdish Paris community. Protesters who gathered on Saturday overturned cars, setting some on fire, and hurled objects at police. Officers responded by firing tear gas #France https://t.co/0MgFMrw9rR 
  • F v M: Parental Alienation and Unregulated Experts | Family Law Week https://t.co/s9Mt7agv9W 
  • Afghanistan: Taliban bans women from working for NGOs - The Islamist rulers justified the move by saying female NGO staff had broken dress codes by not wearing hijabs https://t.co/RNNlVKLDo1
  • Hamaira Aslam wins Best in Law award at Scottish Asian and Business Awards | Scottish Legal News https://t.co/PuYNsu639G 
  • Norton Rose Fulbright unveils Sydney-based partner as next global chair - The Global Legal Post https://t.co/AmN7GOx1ze
  • Alasdair Craig joins Lindsays as senior associate | Scottish Legal News https://t.co/8opYuOf4SA 
  • The ‘Syringe Method’ of Surrogacy and the Law | Family Law Week https://t.co/ZM8knVLG74