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29 August 2014 16:32

Solicitor-advocate who judge slammed for dressing ‘like something out of Harry Potter’ expresses shock at ‘unwarranted attack’

Speaking exclusively to Legal Cheek, Alan Blacker — who also goes by the title Lord Harley — hits back at Crown Court judge who questioned his appearance, title and qualifications

29 August 2014 11:04

Social mobility report’s shallow analysis of legal profession

Headline figures slam judiciary for being public school-educated toffs, but provides little insight demographics of wider sectors

29 August 2014 09:46

Baker & McKenzie cuts training contract numbers by 12% as new Belfast support centre announced

EXCLUSIVE: Outsourcing stifles training contract growth at City law firms -- reductions in London graduate intake at Baker & McKenzie and Allen & Overy following Northern Ireland support office ventures

29 August 2014 08:57

Morning round-up: Friday 29 August

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

29 August 2014 08:04

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28 August 2014 16:34

Legal executive chief leads lawyers in ice bucket challenge

Jury still out on whether Justice Secretary Grayling as well as Law Society and Bar...

28 August 2014 14:01

A post-drinking binge kebab could cut domestic violence and accidents, argues solicitor

Social services take note -- kebabs should be promoted to the front line in the battle against domestic violence. At least, that’s the view of a licensing lawyer in Scotland

28 August 2014 12:15

Ambulance chasers become the ambulance

A Merseyside claims management company faces potential legal action after promoting its services via an ... ambulance

28 August 2014 09:52

Morning round-up: Thursday 28 August

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

28 August 2014 08:13