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10th February 2012: LAW NEWS HEADLINES & LINKS

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FOCUS OF THE DAY story: Bar survey offers a unique insight into the working life of barristers: two-thirds of self-employed barristers and half of the employed Bar would consider working in an alternative business structure, according to an extensive survey of the Bar. Full story - New Law Journal

  • Judge casts doubt on criminal 's human rights reform - http://t.co/CPt8kHZi Feb 10, 2012
  • Government tells councils to carry on praying despite High Court ban - http://t.co/cGpgrNmn Feb 10, 2012
  • Kent and Essex men jailed over £50m drink fraud http://t.co/tm3Q6Fsl Feb 10, 2012
  • Cardiff councillor Mohammed Sarul Islam receives 'threatening letter' http://t.co/kovSPGDo Feb 10, 2012
  • James Joyce children's book sparks feud http://t.co/45yvC4W1 Feb 10, 2012
  • Madonna stalker recaptured a week after hospital escape http://t.co/7UWXf7Sb Feb 10, 2012
  • Uzbek man admits charges in plot to kill Barack Obama http://t.co/vLWeRbUw Feb 10, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: A&O to ditch compulsory retirement at 60 | The Lawyer: http://t.co/ImFFw6OE Feb 10, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Willkie Farr continues upward revenue trend | The Lawyer: http://t.co/csybHmUn Feb 10, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Winston & Strawn turns to Norton Rose for Moscow hire | The Lawyer: http://t.co/p3bB412B Feb 10, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: King & Spalding posts double-digit PEP increase | The Lawyer: http://t.co/H8ABAluN Feb 10, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: DAC Beachcroft wins prayer fight for atheist councillor | The Lawyer: http://t.co/oiZifauf Feb 10, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: BT extends panel term for Bird & Bird, CMS and Freshfields - The Lawyer: http://t.co/APQl3PWS Feb 10, 2012
  • Advice agencies in crisis: 'We will just disappear. No one will notice' | http://t.co/xjzgj3nj Feb 10, 2012
  • Nat Rothschild loses libel action against Daily Mail http://t.co/NPXd9uIe Feb 10, 2012
  • CHINA: Dissident Zhu Yufu jailed over poem sent on Skype http://t.co/DtJHU2k4 Feb 10, 2012
  • US: Obama's compromise on Catholics' birth control mandate objections http://t.co/l3FHo9g0 Feb 10, 2012
  • JAMAICA: gay rights activists hopeful of repealing anti-homosexuality law http://t.co/gxSdR9J6 Feb 10, 2012
  • Secret police files kept on 87-year-old man http://t.co/XMWsnd23 Feb 10, 2012
  • Unions call on UK high street giants to halt unpaid work schemes http://t.co/UcITtBxh Feb 10, 2012
  • Labour looks at making class actions easier for consumers http://t.co/3rqRsvOq Feb 10, 2012
  • Solicitors Journal - Christians lose twice, on prayers and double beds http://t.co/ihmiZk7y Feb 10, 2012
  • US: Paramount to Law Professors: Let’s Talk About Copyright Infringement http://t.co/6ZYgHnVO Feb 10, 2012
  • Research reveals that reforms to legal aid will not generate substantial savings | http://t.co/k52lSIM1 Feb 10, 2012
  • Belfast man wins asbestos legal fight http://t.co/kHXbwbax Feb 10, 2012
  • People should be able to launch joint legal actions against rip-off corporate giants, under Labour plans - http://t.co/dtN7vWtw Feb 10, 2012
  • Badger charity launches legal challenge to Somerset cull http://t.co/nIJs1Zo9 Feb 10, 2012
  • MALDIVES: Ex dictator Gayoom calls new government ‘legal’ http://t.co/gg5CUytS Feb 10, 2012
  • Law Society says HSBC mortgage system threatens house sales http://t.co/9kKAcv3X Feb 10, 2012
  • LECTURE in London: Human Rights Act by Dr David Lowe http://t.co/iFxDOAO4 Feb 10, 2012
  • Scottish bail conditions breach human rights to liberty, rules Scottish court: http://t.co/ax4turVS Feb 10, 2012
  • Councils must negotiate the complex terms of the human right to housing http://t.co/2ATkrq5E Feb 10, 2012
  • European judges telling Britain what to do: The oddity of Britain's human rights debate | http://t.co/0P5gy79e Feb 10, 2012
  • Barrister 'misled paedophile trial' http://t.co/myqSrmiy Feb 10, 2012
  • MPs demand for action against negligent bosses who dodge punishment when workers are maimed or killed http://t.co/Ob5Pirex Feb 10, 2012
  • Scottish Justice Secretary Pleased With Airport Security : http://t.co/Xn55eBCj Feb 10, 2012
  • EU: Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding said expulsion of Roma from France in 2010 was a breach of human rights http://t.co/dbohYI6q Feb 10, 2012
  • Hillsborough justice campaigner Anne Williams from Chester secures Westminster debate http://t.co/2sKAXAUO Feb 10, 2012
  • Justice Minister says police officers won’t be cut - Scotland http://t.co/CcrsLczx Feb 10, 2012
  • Book Review: Justice and the Enemy by William Shawcross – Book review http://t.co/kbWNoTMl Feb 10, 2012
  • Please can we stop religious oaths in the legal process? The Lawyer: http://t.co/3bewDCXE Feb 10, 2012
  • Solicitor hits out at red tape - Gloucestershire - http://t.co/ctEuJMNy Feb 10, 2012
  • IRELAND: Majority of solicitors refuse to take part in fees survey - http://t.co/AuZyRDKe Feb 10, 2012
  • TANZANIA: Arrest of 16 human rights defenders fafter peaceful protest over government failure to resolve health crisis http://t.co/AzT8IMhP Feb 10, 2012
  • CHINA: Human Rights Icons Admonish China for Tibetan Crackdown http://t.co/VmutIS8p Feb 10, 2012
  • SPAIN: Spain divided as human rights judge disbarred for 11 years for abusing powers http://t.co/EDKUQ3Zw Feb 10, 2012
  • SYRIA: Syrian officials should be sent to ICC: U.N. rights office http://t.co/w6YqaNQG Feb 10, 2012
  • Armed police at restaurant siege in Glasgow City Centre http://t.co/Lhv1TsfI Feb 10, 2012
  • Damilola Taylor killer Ricky Preddie recalled to prison http://t.co/GTzgEakd Feb 10, 2012
  • The talks for the FTA began in June 2007. The EU is India's third largest trading partner with bilateral trade touchi…http://t.co/DMaj8FoD Feb 10, 2012
  • What assurances would you be looking for when searching for a lawyer online? http://t.co/JK0ol5VR Feb 10, 2012
  • FRANCE: French ex-minister in illegal funding probe http://t.co/ZxV6IeM4 Feb 10, 2012
  • US: BP wins spill trial ruling, old accidents kept out http://t.co/XcgG5xyd Feb 10, 2012
  • Bradley Manning to face formal trial on February 23 http://t.co/LlaBMmwA Feb 10, 2012
  • SPAIN: Garzon trial forces Spain to confront painful past http://t.co/gYIwTFqr Feb 10, 2012
  • Surveillance is too intimidating for protesters, claims lawyer - http://t.co/OqnKeBUw Feb 10, 2012
  • Robert Greens' lawyer loses bid to challenge supervision order http://t.co/5nh85Sv1 Feb 10, 2012
  • ITALY: cruise lawsuits will force higher standards-lawyer http://t.co/6A3Zu4ZD Feb 10, 2012
  • Clarke seeks to boost mediation http://t.co/5CJGjFOz Feb 10, 2012
  • Family courts pioneer shared parenting orders http://t.co/tUiqawiV Feb 10, 2012
  • PAKISTAN: Charges may be dropped if Gilani complies with court http://t.co/uMFsLzOd Feb 10, 2012
  • US: Supreme Court won't permit Ohio execution http://t.co/FdD9NMEB Feb 10, 2012
  • Villagers 'shocked' as Prince of Wales's estate registers for mineral rights http://t.co/mCFSxy1r Feb 10, 2012
  • US: President Announces Homeowners Bill of Rights http://t.co/zCgnwKOL Feb 10, 2012
  • US: In Birth Control Debate, Religious Beliefs Don't Trump Rights http://t.co/IBc296Dl Feb 10, 2012
  • David Cameron and King Abdullah discuss Abu Qatada case http://t.co/3pvUpapd Feb 10, 2012
  • Steve Jobs' FBI files question his honesty and morality http://t.co/oJ3ESaus Feb 10, 2012
  • Winterbourne View hospital staff admit abuse charges http://t.co/dZzZHitK Feb 10, 2012
  • LAW NEWS JOURNAL: Bar survey offers an insight into the working life of barristers http://t.co/ngLV0KQV Feb 10, 2012
  • NEW LAW JOURNAL: Government & ABI “stoking” compensation culture myth http://t.co/anhEuqpf Feb 10, 2012
  • NEW LAW JOURNAL: Court of Appeal rules on employers liability for employee violence http://t.co/LqazJPr5 Feb 10, 2012
  • NEW LAW JOURNAL: MoJ: the maintenance of family relationships must be enshrined in law http://t.co/DXIAB4gb Feb 10, 2012
  • Solicitors Journal - Voluntary psychiatric patient had 'right to life', Supreme Court decides http://t.co/Bj7oYDBN Feb 10, 2012
  • Solicitors Journal - Limit for small claims rises to £10,000 and for county court cases to £100,000 http://t.co/2LpzVqIP Feb 10, 2012
  • Solicitors Journal - Badger Trust prepares way for legal challenge to English cull http://t.co/luFWbYc0 Feb 10, 2012
  • Solicitors Journal - Right-to-die application hearing cut down to one day http://t.co/yZ4AyZjh Feb 10, 2012
  • Mediation by telephone aims to speed up small claims http://t.co/jMWjtt1J Feb 10, 2012
  • Government targets sexual abuse of girls in gangs http://t.co/eEA8QK3r Feb 10, 2012
  • Jane Clough campaign: Bail law changes backed by House of Lords http://t.co/HKcNNcOI Feb 10, 2012
  • AA to launch sat-nav tech tracked insurance policy http://t.co/rMW6b3ZC Feb 10, 2012
  • Redknapp tax trials cost £1.3m so far, HMRC says http://t.co/C4J1yebo Feb 10, 2012
  • Women bishops law must not be changed, say campaigners http://t.co/i433n04a Feb 10, 2012
  • AUS: A law meant to protect battered women is being abused by brutal men http://t.co/VNvX9LkR Feb 10, 2012
  • US: Obama grants 10 states leeway on education law http://t.co/bnOuDqLf Feb 10, 2012
  • ABU DHABI: President issues law setting up tourism and culture authority http://t.co/OZUZzszA Feb 10, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Norton Rose acts on £349m HSBC sale of Thai operation to local bank- Legalweek http://t.co/LqTfwlc5 Feb 10, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Herbert Smith and Freehills lead on multimillion-dollar pharma sale- Legalweek http://t.co/54wUfV3f  Feb 10, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Weil Gotshal secures key client payouts in MF Global case- Legalweek http://t.co/QC1nCZPT Feb 10, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: DLA-owned holding company LawVest gears up for ABS launch - Legalweek http://t.co/N8W7BQa2 Feb 10, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Eversheds hires three partners for City pensions group- Legalweek http://t.co/rOnJsZRN Feb 10, 2012
  • BT advisers get 12-month extension as panel review is put on hold- Legalweek http://t.co/ZMBBqA9f Feb 10, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Pinsents and McGrigors confirm management roles for merged firm's May launch- Legalweek http://t.co/mosjBczb Feb 10, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Herbert Smith assembles team to head up triple office launch in Germany- Legalweek http://t.co/ATItDuPe Feb 10, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Freshfields to reopen in Singapore five years after 2007 exit- Legalweek http://t.co/pqktMvzx Feb 10, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: A&O abolishes mandatory retirement age as top law firms review policies- Legalweek http://t.co/OPnhWzZh Feb 10, 2012
  • Solicitors “sitting on sizeable tax rebates” - Legal Futures http://t.co/JXIfz9uF Feb 10, 2012
  • Google-backed US online legal service to open up lawyer panel next month http://t.co/SP2qTP6R  Feb 10, 2012
  • Government county court reforms assailed from all sides http://t.co/tRLCI477  Feb 10, 2012