Saturday

25th February - Law News

1887th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's video story: Uttar Pradesh - The Return Of Identity Politics? Change, development, jobs, efficiency, and an end to corruption, discrimination - it was these top promises as demonstrated by his popular slogan Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, that swayed the elections in favour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014. But two-and-half-years later, a different discourse is being heard in the Hindi heartland of Uttar Pradesh - instead of jobs, Make in India, Beti Padhao, the high-decibel campaign is now focussing on competitive communalism - allocation of money for "kabarastan and shamshan" (crematoria and burial grounds), from netas insinuating that laptops have been distributed on the basis of religion to parties boasting of fielding a sizeable number of Muslim candidates. Where does it lead us? An unending vortex of caste and identity politics from which India has been unable to pull itself out? A gargantuan obstacle that puts a leash on the immense talent and energy that the youth wants to use to build a new India - where equality is the bedrock and Vikaas (development) is the only political buzzword? A roadblock that stifles nation building from taking a sublime form and attaining the glorious height that is only bestowed to a religious ceremony?
 

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Friday

24th February - Law News

1886th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's video story: Lawyers speak on President Donald Trump's Immigration Ban and Travel Ban executive order, and the problems they faced once the order was implemented.
 

Focus of the day story:  Claimant lawyers have expressed their disappointment at today’s announcement on road traffic accident claims – despite making their voices heard during the consultation. The Ministry of Justice has revealed claimant lawyers made up 56% of the 625 responses to the consultation, with most opposing the increase in the small claims limit and a tariff system for whiplash damages. Full story: The Law Society Gazette


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Thursday

23rd February - Law News

1885th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's video story: A year-long protest against an oil pipeline in North Dakota appears to be nearing its end, as a government deadline for demonstrators to leave the area passes. Some demonstrators who ignored requests to depart were arrested, and makeshift wooden structures were set ablaze.
 

Focus of the day story:  For lawyers wanting to step away from the traditional firm structure, freelance work offers greater flexibility and the opportunity to develop new skills. Full story: Solicitors Journal


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Wednesday

22nd February - Law News

1884th Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's video story: Why do white men still control so much culture? Women of colour are regularly applauded in the worlds of fashion, film and music. But, argues Hanna Yusuf, critical acclaim – awards, reviews and write-ups – remains the domain of the rich few who control the industries. Because of this, she argues, non-white artists are missing out on the credit they deserve.
 

Focus of the day story:  Top lawyers warn of human rights crisis after Brexit. Pressure on Theresa May to explain legal guarantees after Britain has left the EU. Full story: Guardian Law


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Tuesday

21st February - Law News

1883rd Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's video story: European countries need to do more to prevent an upsurge of violent attacks across the continent. That was the message from the German Interior Minister at the 20th European Police Conference in Berlin. Thomas de Maiziere told delegates that Europe needs to know more about the people who come and go to member states.
 

Focus of the day story: The total number of law firms registering conveyancing transactions rose 4% in 2016 to 5,572, halting five years going the other way, and they are busier than before the financial crash, new figures have shown. Search Acumen’s conveyancing market tracker – which uses Land Registry data – showed how the overall trend has been steeply downwards, with the number of active conveyancing firms in the market dropping by 28% in the last decade from around the 8,000 mark, despite 2016 activity hitting its highest point since 2007. Full story: Legal Futures


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Monday

20th February - Law News

1882nd Edition: LawNewsIndex is a UK based news & legal articles archive focusing on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Justice, Legislation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights & Social Justice issues.

Today's video story: The oil rich nation of Saudi Arabia hosted its first comic con to show off its other riches -- young people that love the arts. Is this the shape of things to come as the country debates liberalisation and dealing with the expectations of its younger citizens?
 

Focus of the day story: Judicial Attitude Survey highlights significant disatisfaction. Judges have complained of deteriorating buildings, poor IT support, and low morale among court staff, according to the latest Judicial Attitude Survey. More than half have concerns for their personal safety while in court, and more than one third are concerned for their safety outside of court, while 15% have concerns related to social media. Full story: New Law Journal


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