Thursday

12th January - Law News

Edition 4034: 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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Focus of the Day Law News/Article: Key property forms have been updated to reflect changes arising from building safety legislation introduced last year and make the conveyancing process more efficient. Revised versions of the TA7 leasehold information and LPE1 leasehold property enquiries form have now gone live. Full story - Law Society Gazette

Today's Highlighted Video Story: On appeal from: [2020] CSIH 51. The Appellant is the mother and guardian of Andrew McCue. Andrew is disabled and thus entitled to community care services from the Respondent, a local authority. The Respondent has the power to charge for its services, though certain deductions may be applied to reduce the contribution payable. This appeal concerns the Respondent’s decision to allow only certain deductions together with the validity of the charging policy. The Supreme Court unanimously dismisses the appeal. Lord Sales gives the only judgment, with which the other Justices agree. More information is available on our website: UKSC 2021/0028

Saturday Conversations on Law
  • Hogan Lovells promotes competition lawyer Alice Wallace-Wright to partner | Irish Legal News https://t.co/p3HQetEnOl
  • Back to the future? Costs lawyers see Belsner solution in the past | Law Gazette https://t.co/QpMM9EHC22 
  • UK review of gender recognition list risks ‘trans travel ban’ https://t.co/jzOLHdrp4B
  • KPMG forges ahead with legal expansion | Law Gazette https://t.co/uajMBclA5g
  • Andrew Tate, the online influencer who is a role model to many of the boys: How schools are tackling his evil influence https://t.co/skGPOhmoSc 
  • Royal Mail tells people not to send post abroad due to 'cyber incident' https://t.co/8mmghbE6hG 
  • A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder over the fatal shooting of a woman at a pub on Christmas Eve. Elle Edwards, 26, was shot outside The Lighthouse in Wallasey, Wirral, shortly before midnight on 24 December https://t.co/7guroP8wSv
  • Fate of Alireza Akbari: #Iran preparing to execute British citizen - family https://t.co/KUokYGGhhx 
  • Andrew Bridgen has been suspended as a Conservative MP for spreading misinformation about Covid vaccination. It comes after the North West Leicestershire MP posted a tweet that compared vaccines to the Holocaust https://t.co/wLD3kb5IfT
  • Paschal O’Hare grows in response to personal injury demand | Irish Legal News https://t.co/kVv9Gx86G2
  • The power of philosophy in prison https://t.co/xvfEnB0YjV 
  • Conveyancing forms updated to reflect building safety reforms | Law Gazette https://t.co/7jnu5EdEAH
  • Harvey Weinstein says #MeToo skewed New York rape conviction in appeal - Lawyers for the disgraced producer ask court of appeals to dismiss rape conviction and order new trial, despite second conviction https://t.co/klu465RrkK
  • Kieran Dillon appointed State Solicitor for Donegal | Irish Legal News https://t.co/WmEPjhXke5 
  • Struck off solicitor made bankrupt by former firm | Law Gazette https://t.co/APiF6U8nXZ 
  • Cardinal George Pell, Australia’s most senior Catholic who was found guilty and then acquitted of child sexual abuse in recent years, has died in Vatican City aged 81 https://t.co/Q4GAQ3YmZJ 
  • Junior sues ex-firm for hacking her ‘intimate’ WhatsApp messages | Law Gazette https://t.co/3A6wngs8U4
  • Fieldfisher senior associates Neil Cahill and William Glover examine an ongoing row between Ireland and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office | Irish Legal News https://t.co/KELtIs5MvO 
  • Counter-terrorism police investigate after uranium seized at Heathrow - Border Force officials found small amount on passenger flight from Oman on 29 December https://t.co/zlLlBHtPc7 
  • New bar chief concerned about LSB overreach | Law Gazette https://t.co/ar9S3qOpWR 
  • NI High Court rejects healthcare waiting times challenge | Irish Legal News https://t.co/DDIOI312eL
  • #Zambia has killed the death penalty, but other rights remain on death row https://t.co/IwjihIlTYx 
  • Ministers refuse to budge on civil legal aid timetable | Law Gazette https://t.co/4pGSo2G4WQ 
  • US: Biden urged to close Guantánamo Bay on 21st anniversary of camp’s opening | Irish Legal News https://t.co/F0ClqnPvrm
  • Fraudster posed as doctor in UK for 19 years, court hears: Zholia Alemi allegedly forged qualifications despite failing medical degree and was paid up to £1.3m by NHS https://t.co/kEJrM1Ws6Z
  • Negotiations on #Chagos Islands’ sovereignty face legal challenge - Pre-action letter says talks between UK and Mauritius ‘being held without consulting Chagossian people’ https://t.co/Gn2zfo7HqW 
  • #Brazil riots: Arrests ordered for top officials after capital stormed https://t.co/dQPnA7qFlE 
  • Andrew Tate loses bid to end detention in #Romania https://t.co/946lCx7UkQ
  • Church of England announces £100m fund after slavery links https://t.co/zMjM9E0Gtf 
  • Shamima Begum acknowledges she joined a terror group https://t.co/ssZZHquz21 
  • Ministers’ procurement bill a ‘charter for cronies’, says Labour - Opposition plans to put forward amendments to outlaw ‘VIP lanes’ and introduce clawback clauses https://t.co/CXv6ignRj3
  • The Ukrainian National Bar Association’s vice president talks about running the legal profession on a war footing | Law Gazette https://t.co/U0jYeNgN6G
  • Law PLC has its worst year as all listed firms' share prices fall - Legal Futures https://t.co/4CYrOVhVsN

Wednesday

11th January - Law News

Edition 4033: 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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Focus of the Day Law News/Article: Legal regulators can reduce the amount of enforcement work they need to undertake if they can build enough trust that lawyers will approach them before things go wrong, an event has heard. Full story - Legal Futures

Today's Highlighted Video Story: The government calls it common sense - but Labour and the unions say it’s an attack on the fundamental freedoms of British workers. New powers to limit the impact of strikes in key sectors are something ministers 'don't want to use', said Grant Shapps today, but would help protect 'lives and livelihoods' amid waves of industrial action. Unions meanwhile said they'd challenge the legislation, as they held talks over a possible 'coordinated day of action'.

Saturday Conversations on Law
  • JAC of all trades: should ministers pick judges? | Law Gazette https://t.co/3mDVMWqlPX 
  • My legal life: Laura Cameron, Pinsent Masons - Profile | Law Gazette https://t.co/9HOdTfmrSU 
  • Collaboration, not fear – how law firms should react to the rise of ALSPs - Legal Futures https://t.co/ZTBspwQeV5 
  • UK 'destination of choice' for mass actions | Law Gazette https://t.co/2KXPP1EJMB 
  • 'Work with us': Land Registry renews plea over requisitions | Law Gazette https://t.co/PwGrHon20o 
  • Fee-share practice brings whole firm on board for first time - Legal Futures https://t.co/C7izSs6Ka1
  • Iran hangings followed sham trials, say rights campaigners | Law Gazette https://t.co/Q2qmC0PuS6
  • #US justice department is reviewing documents marked classified found in President Joe Biden's former office at a think tank, the White House says https://t.co/MamteUs4tv
  • The government will introduce a bill to Parliament on Tuesday which would ensure public sector services maintain minimum service levels during strike action https://t.co/AMmkqIcjOw
  • UK space launch: Historic Cornwall rocket launch ends in failure https://t.co/BCSNx5M5id
  • Solicitor shifted client money around to cover mistakes - Legal Futures https://t.co/JMnUWacbcM
  • SRA hires Ofwat director | Law Gazette https://t.co/0LDmAMTm5i 
  • Epic costs assessment ‘unprecedented’, says judge | Law Gazette https://t.co/9OYrz0bd5f 
  • Legal TV dramas “influence career choice” of law firm staff - Legal Futures https://t.co/zeQjAEURaj
  • Retired solicitor agrees to quit roll over conflict of interest in defending bishop | Law Gazette https://t.co/d0gN9R1loJ
  • A teenager has admitted murdering a 14-year-old boy who was London's youngest stabbing victim in 2021. Jermaine Cools was attacked in a fight involving a number of people near West Croydon station in south London on 18 November 2021 https://t.co/gRsLBlDC9b 
  • The boss of Brewdog has said he has paid out almost £500,000 to winners of the company's misleading "solid gold" beer can promotion https://t.co/WFTz7Rn1Gb
  • Lawyers have to play big role in defending democracy; rule of law being ignored: Indira Jaising | Bar & Bench #India https://t.co/65FWAm2N91
  • The lawfluencers to look out for in 2023 - Legal Cheek https://t.co/mbZGvHcssF
  • High Courts in South consider it "sin" to keep first appeal pending for 5 years: Gujarat High Court Chief Justice Aravind Kumar | Bar & Bench #India https://t.co/fqn3aBSFc3

Tuesday

10th January - Law News

Edition 4032: 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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Focus of the Day Law News/Article: Police have never taken cycle theft seriously – and the worst effects of this crime are felt by young and disadvantaged people. Full story - Guardian Law

Today's Highlighted Video Story: Hear about the latest cyber trends impacting law firms, such as ransomware attacks

 

Saturday Conversations on Law
  • A junior barrister’s journey to the commercial bar - Legal Cheek https://t.co/zu4ivQkMQ2 
  • Support for businesses with their energy bills is to be reduced from April, the government has confirmed. Under the new scheme, firms will get a discount on wholesale prices rather than their costs being capped as under the current one https://t.co/ZDayCxiW9D 
  • Dozens of people demonstrated outside a prison in #Iran overnight amid reports authorities were preparing to execute another two anti-government protesters https://t.co/1IyACTOGeU 
  • Freshfields kicks off spring retention season with 97% score - Legal Cheek https://t.co/sDKB8RANVU 
  • Global action is needed to topple Myanmar’s criminal junta boss https://t.co/tfgZx4mdTJ 
  • Claire Edgar to chair Belfast domestic abuse working group | Irish Legal News https://t.co/uxFiJCweTT
  • What makes a great deal lawyer? - Legal Cheek https://t.co/N9JPvsWQgB 
  • A man has appeared in court accused of throwing an egg towards King Charles III during a walkabout. Harry May, 21, of Moreton Road South, Luton, is charged with a public order offence https://t.co/iVwfok4OJx 
  • An academic spat over a depiction of Muhammad reveals how the language of diversity is eviscerating its very meaning https://t.co/SoiPr7OfsD 
  • 'Bin online exams', says top barrister - Legal Cheek https://t.co/tYNGbhV0Sy 
  • The urination scandal that embarrassed the airline - The incident took place in late November on a Tata-run Air India flight. But it was reported only last week when the woman filed a complaint #India https://t.co/Vc5E8C8EfN
  • Major high street fashion brands have paid factories in Bangladesh less than the cost of producing their clothes. A survey of 1,000 factories found many were paid the same prices as before the pandemic two years ago - despite soaring costs of materials https://t.co/DpqAWtLp5d 
  • A retired teacher has been charged with sexually assaulting a child after an investigation revealed dozens of allegations about his time at a British school, where he taught future prime minister Boris Johnson https://t.co/RK2ROC28Oh 
  • Pandemic care home death: Family to sue over mother's end-of-life consent - Antonia Stowell, 87, did not have the mental capacity to consent because she had dementia, say the family's lawyers https://t.co/eHvArgzrqv 
  • UK space launch: Historic Cornwall rocket mission set to blast off https://t.co/7ehBEGkqDX
  • US-headquartered K&L Gates launches Dublin office with three partners | Irish Legal News https://t.co/rq2oHgkmvQ 
  • UCL law student recognised in New Year Honours List - Legal Cheek https://t.co/DOiOUpSlyr 
  • Single-use items like plastic cutlery, plates and trays will be banned in England, the government has confirmed. It is not clear when the ban will come into effect, but it follows similar moves already made by Scotland and Wales https://t.co/ZBmm72fCql 
  • Revealed: The law firms with the best perks - 2023 edition - Legal Cheek https://t.co/wSr3zVpuLW 
  • Work-related fatalities at record low | Irish Legal News https://t.co/mskriuC9IR 
  • A couple and their newborn baby who went missing three days ago were last seen after travelling inland from a port, police have said. Constance Marten and Mark Gordon left their vehicle when it broke down on the M61, near Bolton, on Thursday https://t.co/BhYYIPR3Ts 
  • Meet the future trainee looking to connect the Muslim lawyer community - Legal Cheek https://t.co/qzJdUbLYzL
  • Dorset police renew appeal to identify man with eastern European accent found in Weymouth https://t.co/DMpQ3bOKq1 
  • Pupillage applications: a brief guide - Legal Cheek https://t.co/QHkcpMPUOh
  • FA investigates alleged homophobic chanting aimed at Frank Lampard https://t.co/u5n96Py1B3

Monday

9th January - Law News

Edition 4031: 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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Focus of the Day Law News/Article: More than half a million pounds has been spent to care for dogs involved in court cases over the past three years. Full story - Scottish Legal News

Today's Highlighted Video Story: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s justice minister has unveiled a plan to overhaul the country’s judicial system and weaken the country’s Supreme Court. Thousands of Israelis have protested against proposals to strip the Supreme Court of its powers to overturn laws voted on in the Knesset. 

Saturday Conversations on Law
  • Business leader Helen Pitcher has been appointed Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC), the independent selection body for courts and tribunals judiciary | NLJ https://t.co/wGFXqbab5r 
  • Supporters of #Brazilian far-right ex-President Jair Bolsonaro have stormed Congress and the Supreme Court and surrounded the presidential Palace https://t.co/Nscxo7AsdS
  • Ministers have launched a consultation relating to the recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments—a key issue for lawyers since Brexit | NLJ https://t.co/RVerIflP5x
  • The Home Office is consulting on extending the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002's (POCA 2002) investigative powers to staff at five organisations | NLJ https://t.co/Jz4srWKxlr 
  • Electronic trade, hate crime and automated vehicles are among the subjects of eight major reports published by the Law Commission in the past 12 months | NLJ https://t.co/CcuqDpQRvC
  • A total of 68 mergers were notified to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) in 2022, a 16 per cent decrease from 81 in 2021, according to its annual merger report | Irish Legal News https://t.co/1WcGAJ38Gx
  • Ana Montes - among the best-known Cold War spies caught by the #US - has been released from prison after more than 20 years in custody https://t.co/BrzNQNbsDK
  • Two men have been hanged in #Iran for allegedly killing a member of the military during nationwide protests. Mohammad Mahdi Karami and Seyed Mohammad Hosseini were found guilty of "corruption on earth" https://t.co/xy7XBG2FFi
  • Cases of the Year: 2022 - UK Human Rights Blog https://t.co/bB8NSSpJOM
  • An #Italian man has admitted stealing more than 1,000 unpublished manuscripts, many written by high-profile authors. Filippo Bernardini impersonated figures from the publishing industry to trick people into handing over their works https://t.co/KMIexrCSma 
  • A six-year-old boy has been detained by police after shooting a teacher in the #US state of Virginia, officers say. The shooting happened shortly after 14:00 local time (19:00 GMT) at Richneck Elementary School in the city of Newport News https://t.co/v50mA5fiN0
  • Wikipedia's parent company has denied claims the Saudi government infiltrated its team in the Middle East. International human rights groups said #Saudi officials had altered or deleted content on the website https://t.co/GwLueItwFf 
  • Schoolchildren have formed a guard of honour in memory of a footballer who was stabbed to death on a nightclub dancefloor on Boxing Day. There was also be a minute's silence for Cody Fisher at his club's match https://t.co/Kr73nbz28l 
  • Partner appointments at MBM Commercial | Scottish Legal News https://t.co/cIzxTmWQel