12th August - Law News

Edition 5343: LawNewsIndex is a UK based daily legal news archive on Law, Lawyers, Law Firms, Jurisprudence, Legislation, Litigation, Legal Ethics, Human Rights and Social Justice related issues since 2011.

Today's Highlighted Video: In the Petition of DM (No 1) Case ID: UKSC/2026/0074

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

• Solicitor who exploited fame in Zimbabwe and trust as a professional struck off over investment deal | Law Gazette
• Legal mental health charity LawCare urges vigilance after data breach - The Global Legal Post
• The mother of PC Andrew Harper says a phone call from Downing Street to discuss the early release scheme that could see two of her son's killers freed halfway through their sentences has given her hope
• New vape shops will require planning permission and councils will get more powers to block new betting shops, under government plans aimed at improving high streets
• New EU medical device rules to bring greater certainty over certification costs and timelines | Irish Legal News
• SDT clears conveyancer of taking instructions from client’s son - Legal Futures

 

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