Wife of billionaire F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone files for divorce – The Times

Posted November 21st, 2008 in divorce, news by sally

“The wife of the Formula One tycoon Bernie Ecclestone confirmed yesterday that she is leaving her husband after 24 years of marriage.”

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The Times, 21st November 2008

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Woolas plans to curb high court role in deportation cases – The Guardian

Posted November 21st, 2008 in asylum, deportation, news by sally

“The implications of the tougher-sounding rhetoric of the immigration minister, Phil Woolas, started to become clear yesterday when he disclosed he is to block appeals to high court judges from failed asylum seekers facing deportation.”

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The Guardian, 21st November 2008

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Court Dress: Guidance from Chairman of the Bar Council – The Bar Council

Posted November 21st, 2008 in court dress, news by sally

“The Chairman of the Bar has today issued guidance on court dress regarding the Practice Direction issued by the Lord Chief Justice dated 31 July 2008.”

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The Bar Council, 20th November 2008

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Asbestos compensation ruling due – BBC News

Posted November 21st, 2008 in asbestos, industrial injuries, insurance, news by sally

“A ruling is expected later that could have profound implications for asbestos-related cancer victims and their families.”

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BBC News, 21st November 2008

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Human rights laws prevent 19 terror suspects from being deported – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 21st, 2008 in deportation, news, terrorism by sally

“Human rights laws have prevented Britain deporting 19 terror suspects in the last three years, the Home Secretary was forced to admit.”

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Daily Telegraph, 21st November 2008

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Courts martial after BBC filming – BBC News

Posted November 21st, 2008 in armed forces, bullying, courts martial, news by sally

“Four Army training instructors will face courts martial after allegations of abuse that came to light during an undercover investigation by the BBC.”

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BBC News, 20th November 2008

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Novice drivers face a ban for one speeding offence – The Times

Posted November 21st, 2008 in news, road safety, road traffic offences by sally

“Novice drivers could face an automatic ban after a single speeding offence, and would have to retake their tests, under proposals for a tightening of road safety laws.”

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The Times, 21st November 2008

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Scholar faces jail for page theft – BBC News

Posted November 21st, 2008 in libraries, news, theft by sally

“A wealthy businessman who stole pages from books in the British Library and Bodleian Library is due to be sentenced at Wood Green Crown Court.”

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BBC News, 21st November 2008

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Judge in Baha Mousa death inquiry to question ‘every witness’ – The Guardian

Posted November 21st, 2008 in armed forces, Iraq, news, torture, witnesses by sally

“The judge presiding over the public inquiry into the death of Baha Mousa, the Iraqi hotel receptionist killed while in the custody of British troops in Basra, made clear today that he intended to question every soldier who witnessed the incident, whether or not they were directly responsible.”

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The Guardian, 20th November 2008

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Legal fees to be squeezed under new accounting rules – The Times

Posted November 21st, 2008 in accounts, fees, news by sally

“Commercial lawyers already under pressure to reduce fees as the market worsens are facing a new challenge with the introduction of new accounting rules governing M&A transactions.”

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The Times, 20th November 2008

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Criminal justice to be a ‘service’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 21st, 2008 in criminal justice, news by sally

“The criminal justice system is to be re-branded as the criminal justice service, under plans disclosed by ministers this week.”

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Daily Telegraph, 20th November 2008

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‘Big Brother’ database plan shelved – The Independent

Posted November 21st, 2008 in internet, investigatory powers, news, telecommunications by sally

“The timetable for setting up a giant ‘Big Brother’ database is slipping after the scheme was dropped from next month’s Queen’s Speech. The Independent has highlighted growing fury over government moves to collate details of every telephone call, email and internet visit.”

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The Independent, 21st November 2008

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Daily Cause List, 21st November 2008

Posted November 21st, 2008 in news by sally

Friday 21st November 2008

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Please note only the current day’s cause list will be accessible

Government will not release detailed report into Baby P – The Guardian

Posted November 20th, 2008 in child abuse, news, social services by sally

“The government refused today to release a detailed report into the mistakes made by authorities in the Baby P case.”

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The Guardian, 20th November 2008

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Marco Pierre White loses privacy case – The Times

Posted November 20th, 2008 in divorce, news, privacy, solicitors by sally

“Marco Pierre White lost his privacy action yesterday against lawyers acting for his wife who obtained his private documents.”

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The Times, 20th November 2008

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Fake audiobook seller jailed – The Independent

Posted November 20th, 2008 in copyright, counterfeiting, news, sentencing, trade marks by sally

“A man who conned people with counterfeit audiobooks, including the best-selling Harry Potter tales, was today jailed for 21 months.”

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The Independent, 20th November 2008

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Baroness Hale: new equality laws will not close gender gap – The Times

Posted November 20th, 2008 in equality, minorities, news, women by sally

“Britain’s most senior woman judge gave warning last night that the Government’s proposed overhaul of equality laws would not close the pay or gender gap.”

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The Times, 20th November 2008

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Michael Jackson to testify in person in High Court battle – The Times

Posted November 20th, 2008 in contracts, news by sally

“London’s High Court will play host to a superstar next week when Michael Jackson testifies in person to contest a claim that he owes millions of pounds to an Arab sheikh.”

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The Times, 20th November 2008

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Future Stars of the Bar 2008 – The Times

Posted November 20th, 2008 in barristers, news by sally

“Our series last year highlighting some of the brightest young legal talent proved so popular we had to run it again. This week, ten young British barristers destined for the top of the profession.”

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The Times, 20th November 2008

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The £60 million makeover: new building, new law lords, new postcode – The Times

Posted November 20th, 2008 in news, Supreme Court by sally

“There are just eight days left to apply for what must be the hottest jobs in the judiciary — the first specifically appointed posts in the new supreme court. There are three vacancies, as three law lords will retire between now and the start of the court next autumn (Lord Hoffmann, Lord Carswell and Lord Scott of Foscote). For the first time candidates for the highest court in the land must apply. So what are the qualifications to be one of Britain’s top judges? ”

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The Times, 20th November 2008

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