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The Judge Rules: In defence of Lord Harley

It’s time to drop the Alan Blacker obsession

3 July 2015 09:42

Morning round-up: Friday 3 July

The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts

3 July 2015 08:13

Herbert Smith Freehills takes on the magic circle as pay rise trend continues

Global City of London firm boosts junior level pay across the board with trainees now taking home £42,000

2 July 2015 14:45

Garden Court Chambers barrister named as young legal aid lawyer of the year

Five-year-call housing specialist Connor Johnston joins Duggan family solicitor on podium along with 11 others at gala celebration

2 July 2015 14:10

Officialdom clears judge that slammed Lord Harley for dressing like Harry Potter

Lord Chancellor and top judges throw out complaint from Alan Blacker about behaviour of Crown Court judge in Cardiff

2 July 2015 12:05

Legal aid strike fractures amid scab claims

Only a few hours in and solicitors were already at each other throats -- and the bar continues to shilly-shally

2 July 2015 10:52

Royal Courts of Justice chiefs in security crackdown to beat terror threat

But crisis looms over fire extinguisher shortfall

2 July 2015 09:45

Morning round-up: Thursday 2 July

The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts

2 July 2015 08:21

Junior lawyer acquitted of drink-driving after being slumped over wheel in advocates’ gown

Scottish road traffic specialist was simply trying to charge his phone -- and keep warm

1 July 2015 14:26

Latham & Watkins vac schemer in Wolf of Wall Street-style drugs and prostitutes binge

Wannabe lawyer splurged firm’s cash on first-class travel and took a call girl to formal work dinner -- quality performance!

1 July 2015 12:32