12th August - Law News

Edition 4612: 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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Today's Highlighted Video Story: An investigation has found a pattern of bullying, harassment and sexism at the Seven network Australia, which has seen a string of high-level resignations and sackings

A selection of important developments in the world of law and justice (for a comprehensive look at the news and events, please visit @theLawMap Twitter/X feed):

Saturday Conversations on Law

• High Court judge avoids removal over love letter to junior staff member - Legal Futures
• Firm owner mistakenly diverted £10,000 to office account | Law Gazette
• Eight opt-out class actions per person in the UK, research finds - Legal Futures
• Civil unrest could lead to suspension of bar exams in Bangladesh - Legal Cheek
• Elon Musk should face arrest if he incited UK rioters, says ex-Twitter chief. Bruce Daisley calls for ‘beefed-up’ online safety laws and compares tech billionaires to unaccountable oligarchs
• Riots: Lord chancellor Shabana Mahmood thanks 'dedicated professionals' for swift action | Law Gazette
• ‘I feel fear’: Muslims in the UK question sense of belonging after riots. The dust has settled in Liverpool after racist mobs went on the attack. Some Muslims believe dialogue is the key while others focus on healing