City lawyers united on benefits of non-legal staff becoming partners – Legal Week

Posted September 20th, 2007 in law firms, news, partnerships by sally

“Ninety-three percent of lawyers agree on the potential management benefits of non-law professionals joining firm partnerships — but they remain wary of introducing multi-disciplinary models. James Illman reports on the findings of the latest Big Question survey.”

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Legal Week, 20th September 2007

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MoJ names three for the bench – The Lawyer

Posted September 20th, 2007 in judges, news by sally

“The Ministry of Justice has bolstered the Queen’s Bench Division with two new judges at the same time as confirming the appointment of 11 South Square head of chambers Christopher Floyd QC to the bench.”

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The Lawyer, 19th September 2007

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Lawyers attack Nominet plan for domain name disputes – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 20th, 2007 in domain names, internet, news by sally

“The registry for .uk domain names has proposed a change in the way that name disputes are handled, but the proposed fast-track system faces criticism for not being radical enough.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 19th September 2007

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Companies must take obligation for Braille bills seriously, say campaigners – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 20th, 2007 in disability discrimination, news, utilities by sally

“A company’s legal obligation to communicate with customers in a way that they can use extends beyond just web accessibility. A recent Braille bill mix up has highlighted the pitfalls for firms.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 20th September 2007

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Paedophile sentence under review – BBC News

Posted September 20th, 2007 in child abuse, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“The case of a paedophile who sexually assaulted children is to be reviewed by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).”

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BBC News, 19th September 2007

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‘No sex’ benefits fine is quashed – BBC News

Posted September 20th, 2007 in benefits, fraud, news by sally

“A woman who falsely claimed nearly £40,000 in benefits because she said she was not having sex with her live-in partner has had her £60,000 fine overturned.”

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BBC News, 19th September 2007

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British intelligence accused of complicity in torture – The Guardian

Posted September 20th, 2007 in intelligence services, news, terrorism, torture by sally

“British intelligence and security officials were facing fresh questions about allegations of complicity in torture yesterday after a terrorism suspect appeared in court accused of plotting an al-Qaida attack.”

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The Guardian, 20th September 2007

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‘Impoverished’ fraudster accused of hiding £33m – The Times

Posted September 20th, 2007 in confiscation, fraud, news, proceeds of crime by sally

“Britain’s worst tax fraudster is using ‘smoke and mirrors’ to avoid paying back his illegally-gained fortune, a court heard yesterday.”

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The Times, 19th September 2007

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Rude, loud and rowdy in the court – and that’s the lawyers – The Times

Posted September 20th, 2007 in news, professional conduct, solicitors by sally

“A justices’ clerk has attacked the swearing, raucousness, inappropriate dress and rudeness of those appearing before him in his court every day – but not in the dock.”

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The Times, 20th September 2007

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Barrister jailed for trying to frame man with fake e-mail – The Times

Posted September 20th, 2007 in barristers, news, perverting the course of justice, sentencing by sally

“A TV and radio producer who retrained as a barrister became the first member of his profession yesterday to be jailed for perverting the course of justice.”

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The Times, 20th September 2007

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