6th September - Law News

Edition 4271: 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: With Alan Joyce announcing his abrupt departure from Qantas two months ahead of schedule, Vanessa Hudson is now in control of an airline with a reputation problem — and disgruntled customers say it will be tough to win them back.

Focus of the Day Legal News:  The woman who first broke a Harvey Weinstein non-disclosure agreement (NDAs) has strongly criticised the Bar Council for dismissing the growing evidence of NDA abuse. Zelda Perkins argued instead that “the comfortable ‘NDAs are fine’ consensus appears to be breaking down among individual practitioners”. Full story - Legal Futures  

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 feed):

Saturday Conversations on Law

• #Cuba uncovers ‘human trafficking ring’ recruiting for Russia’s war in Ukraine - Havana says it is dismantling network seeking to recruit Cubans as mercenaries as Moscow attempts to boost its forces https://tinyurl.com/49xcdxsx
  
• Social media firms risk ‘humongous’ fines if they grant access to under-13s. Technology secretary Michelle Donelan claims that online safety bill will enable Ofcom to fine firms up to 10% of their global turnover https://tinyurl.com/55y8j573
• Legal regulators “must collaborate to help consumers” - Legal Futures https://tinyurl.com/2jjnsk5z
• Former Proud Boys leader sentenced to 22 years over US Capitol attack. Sentencing of Enrique Tarrio caps one of the most significant prosecutions in the investigation into the January 6 attack #US https://tinyurl.com/y523havj
  
• The #French education minister has said that nearly 300 pupils arrived at school on Monday wearing the abaya, the long Muslim robe which was banned in schools last week https://tinyurl.com/57kycbuz
  
• New York attorney general asks judge to fine Trump over ‘frivolous’ arguments. Letitia James says Trump family is rehashing failed legal arguments in $250m civil suit over company’s business affairs #US https://tinyurl.com/4ccsk7wr
  
• General counsel seek to champion LGBTQ+ community | Law Gazette https://tinyurl.com/2vwyx3w2
  

5th September - Law News

Edition 4270: 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: The failure to fix dangerous concrete in school classrooms was today laid at Rishi Sunak' s door after he was accused of cutting spending on school repairs when he was Chancellor of the Exchequer. The Prime Minister insisted that was "completely and utterly wrong" - and claimed the majority of schools were unaffected. But a sweary outburst from the Education Secretary Gillian Keegan revealed ministers' frustration that they are being blamed for shut classrooms.

Focus of the Day Legal News:  Lady Justice Thirlwall appointed to lead public inquiry into Lucy Letby. Thirlwall was the presiding judge in the 2013 case of Mick and Mairead Philpott and Paul Mosley. Full story - Guardian Law  

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 feed):

Saturday Conversations on Law

• De Montfort Uni teams up with BARBRI to launch SQE-ready LLM - Legal Cheek https://t.co/jBzFMkq27J
• The key to saving youth from violent paths? Inclusive higher education http://tinyurl.com/3b88m28d
• In Focus: Empire-building SRA plays the long game | Law Gazette http://tinyurl.com/wczbzrkd
• Judge with 'unremitting workload' apologises for falling asleep during trial - Legal Cheek https://t.co/RFrSo76auj
• Court closed for up to nine months after RAAC discovery | Law Gazette http://tinyurl.com/4vxhss3m
• Court of Appeal sets aside circuit judge's "plainly irregular" ruling - Legal Futures http://tinyurl.com/y4sc2n6a
• 42-year-old man arrested on suspicion of assault after an incident during Arsenal's 3-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday. The circulation of footage showing Sky Sports pundits Micah Richards and Roy Keane involved in an altercation with an individual https://t.co/v5X5WRtbQH