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7th June - LAW NEWS Headlines

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  • Breens solicitors achieve first gold of the year with Investor in People award http://t.co/OTN4pd6P Jun 07, 2012
  • Tragic teenager Rose Farley death an ‘open wound’ for grieving parents, says family solicitor http://t.co/czWlXcvb Jun 07, 2012
  • Durham solicitor who took £200,000 faces jail term http://t.co/NzNXRbmB Jun 07, 2012
  • Solicitor warns of care fees refund deadline http://t.co/IyCrvauT Jun 07, 2012
  • Sunderland solicitor cheated grieving families in will scams http://t.co/FJY1eSEq Jun 07, 2012
  • IRELAND: Former solicitor David O'Shea admits theft charges http://t.co/sVC4PSXD Jun 07, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: National firm DWF has announced plans to merge with Scottish firm Biggart Baillie - LAW GAZETTE http://t.co/eQbRE7NI Jun 07, 2012
  • PAKISTAN: Chief Justice Removes Himself From Panel Investigating His Son http://t.co/qM8lgdNj Jun 07, 2012
  • Are you cut out for partnership? | The Lawyer: http://t.co/BQjWZfKo Jun 07, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Orrick turns to Morgan Stanley and Proskauer for Greater China hires | The Lawyer: http://t.co/90RgF6rk Jun 07, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Revenue nudges down at merger-hungry Morton Fraser | The Lawyer: http://t.co/8HrrpFJK Jun 07, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: DWF recovers from shelved Cobbetts talks with Biggart Baillie deal | The Lawyer: http://t.co/olPEG6M6 Jun 07, 2012
  • Jeremy Kyle guest jailed over community service failure http://t.co/AuI4bnnU Jun 07, 2012
  • UN urges co-operation to prevent global cyberwar http://t.co/FThVt2mI Jun 07, 2012
  • UK ministers boycott England games in Ukraine in protest of Ukraine's treatment of a jailed opposition leader http://t.co/jF8bubay Jun 07, 2012
  • IntLawGrrls: U.S. Human Rights Engagement Policy http://t.co/KcjANrp1 Jun 07, 2012
  • CANADA: MPs vote to drop some hate-speech sections of Human Rights Act http://t.co/ScpSZLJb Jun 07, 2012
  • Mad Men era isn't dead: Half of female workers today believe they are sexually discriminated against http://t.co/YIBdxtSb Jun 07, 2012
  • IRELAND: Barrister goes on trial accused of harassing a colleague http://t.co/vzF0wZ4n Jun 07, 2012
  • Barrister and writer on book about expert witness testimony to face trial on grooming charge http://t.co/3EFldJPl Jun 07, 2012
  • LAW GAZETTE: Law firms warned of cyber crime threat http://t.co/hbvWNvkE Jun 07, 2012
  • LAW GAZETTE: Practising levy could 'pay for every law centre in Britain' http://t.co/tgfNsO8L Jun 07, 2012
  • AUS: Canberra delivers genuine tax reform http://t.co/KiXHw4nN Jun 07, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Planning specialist joins Wisbech office of Fenland law firm Fraser Dawbarns http://t.co/zXYEytce Jun 07, 2012
  • Podcast: Cookie law next steps - legal expert and university web manager http://t.co/9QEMQUQm Jun 07, 2012
  • Oracle Ordered to Pay Google’s Costs in Latest Legal twist http://t.co/oWUQDbDN Jun 07, 2012
  • UK Uncut legal action in approaching court showdown over Goldman Sachs http://t.co/A6A8lc7T Jun 07, 2012
  • INDIA: Actor Amir Khan resolute in not bowing to legal defamation pressure from medical establishment http://t.co/oiS3Av1V Jun 07, 2012
  • Aaron Cook considers legal options after being snubbed by GB Taekwondo selectors again http://t.co/aiGWNavi Jun 07, 2012
  • US TV star Leighton Meester from Gossip Girl wins legal battle against mother who spent money sent on cosmetic surgery http://t.co/SnaWmHxe Jun 07, 2012
  • Samsung Galaxy III coming to US? Legal battle looms http://t.co/8TdaIm7l Jun 07, 2012
  • Toy firm Wow! Stuff launches legal action on counterfeit toy producers http://t.co/DnTLH66t Jun 07, 2012
  • EGYPT: legal panel sides against Islamists before poll http://t.co/H0O9hTUR Jun 07, 2012
  • Ex-marine who murdered neighbour turned away by police when he tried to confess http://t.co/yuenbfp4 Jun 07, 2012
  • Grandparents threatened with arrest for sending birthday cards to grandchildren http://t.co/k8t0WVJu Jun 07, 2012
  • Personal Assistant 'embezzled 2.8 million euros from U2 bassist Adam Clayton' http://t.co/zc62BUjH Jun 07, 2012
  • LinkedIn users targeted in phishing scam after hack http://t.co/g3pZ9vnJ Jun 07, 2012
  • Birmingham riots: Men jailed over police shooting http://t.co/wZEihxn1 Jun 07, 2012
  • Employer's reference protected by qualified privilege | Solicitors Journal: http://t.co/u8tPbIPd Jun 07, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Weil disputes chief to lead review of elite listing of energy arbitrators- Legalweek http://t.co/92Hp5lss Jun 07, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Salans appoints Berlin partner to lead Shanghai as partner duo quit office- Legalweek http://t.co/7zKJ5oaJ Jun 07, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Quartet of UK firms secure roles as HMV sells off Hammersmith Apollo- Legalweek http://t.co/ElTZrJzR Jun 07, 2012
  • The Tamil torture case has exposed Britain's flawed deportation policy http://t.co/CnANzrZc Jun 07, 2012
  • Pressure grows on CHINA to investigate activist's hospital death http://t.co/MxK3rALl Jun 07, 2012
  • Spectator to pay out £5,625 over Rod Liddle's Stephen Lawrence article http://t.co/Z6C8QW7c Jun 07, 2012
  • NEW LAW JOURNAL: Parchment Wills & Legal Services licensed by SRA http://t.co/N18zdI2H Jun 07, 2012
  • NEW LAW JOURNAL: Launch of the process for law firms to nominate COLP & COFA http://t.co/yNTAjP0r Jun 07, 2012
  • NEW LAW JOURNAL: No go for wind turbines http://t.co/bEynxSlQ Jun 07, 2012
  • NEW LAW JOURNAL: Terrorist suspect refused bail due to Olympic security fears http://t.co/2wGJDAJC Jun 07, 2012
  • NEW LAW JOURNAL: New civil costs management scheme advice issued http://t.co/7UPY1ig1 Jun 07, 2012
  • NEW LAW JOURNAL: Stay of execution for Wikileaks founder http://t.co/L47UaEHh Jun 07, 2012
  • NEW LAW JOURNAL: Successful social worker must pay defamation costs http://t.co/USrTh16v Jun 07, 2012
  • NEW LAW JOURNAL: OFT reports that motor insurance practices may be inflating premiums http://t.co/l0DUR0h2 Jun 07, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Hogan Lovells advises as News Internationl offloads Wapping site | The Lawyer: http://t.co/vrBuAEq2 Jun 07, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Hogan Lovells offers UK students Moscow-based training contract | The Lawyer: http://t.co/WnqSpcU9 Jun 07, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: King & Wood Mallesons signs up Dewey Beijing partner | The Lawyer: http://t.co/MbGZI3qj Jun 07, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Salans hands control of Shanghai to Berlin partner after top-level exits | The Lawyer: http://t.co/OgB0YUxi Jun 07, 2012
  • SundayLawReview.com presents its 'Law Firm News Roundup: 27th May to 2nd June' http://t.co/cje93MoM  Jun 07, 2012
  • Goldberg on Tort Law at the Founding http://t.co/YPIVLa3R Jun 07, 2012
  • Did Virginia Law Prevent Thomas Jefferson From Freeing His Slaves? http://t.co/naDEfncO Jun 07, 2012
  • US: Law Student’s ‘Colloquies’ Banned From Gupta Trial - Wall Street Journal http://t.co/yxmtSy5c Jun 07, 2012
  • US: NY judge: Anti-gay marriage law unconstitutional http://t.co/U022mpyX Jun 07, 2012
  • The Spectator magazine fined by judge after admitting Stephen Lawrence breach http://t.co/nv86Iuum Jun 07, 2012
  • TheLawMap Wig is out! http://t.co/VTrRtc5a ▸  Jun 07, 2012
  • A Call for More Clarity on Net Access in Europe http://t.co/xkKIxk1r Jun 07, 2012
  • Goldman Sachs Expected to Name Fewer Partners: elite inner circle will be getting smaller http://t.co/I5gyn6sX Jun 07, 2012
  • PAKISTAN: Rights groups want protection for human rights lawyer Asma Jahangir: http://t.co/5kG1jJyt Jun 07, 2012
  • ISRAEL: Parliament rejects measure to legalize unauthorized settlements http://t.co/FtPwr88E Jun 07, 2012
  • BAHRAIN rights activist Nabeel Rajab back in detention http://t.co/0vyVJRUg Jun 07, 2012
  • US: The Paycheck Fairness Act: Protecting individual rights is not Stalinist | The Economist http://t.co/y3YO9aWY Jun 07, 2012
  • SOUTH AFRICA: The Competition Tribunal has confirmed a settlement agreement with SA Airways http://t.co/qIx5m6En Jun 07, 2012
  • INDIA: Mukherjee asks debt recovery tribunals to help reduce NPAs http://t.co/rIbO9ifj Jun 07, 2012
  • Record number of taxpayers take HMRC to tribunal http://t.co/OQKfgcSq Jun 07, 2012
  • Law firm alarmed at tribunal waiting list http://t.co/QXV7uPsy Jun 07, 2012
  • US: Judge Ties Up Online Sex-Advertising Law http://t.co/j9bitTJu Jun 07, 2012
  • Vince Cable's employment law review a farce, says IoD http://t.co/1XBhdsxI Jun 07, 2012
  • BRAZIL leader signs controversial World Cup beer law http://t.co/0zrLTAtg Jun 07, 2012
  • RUSSIA: Anti-protest law could fire up opposition http://t.co/xQI2fnWd Jun 07, 2012
  • US: Courts broke but owed $7.5 billion uncollected fines from traffic offences: http://t.co/3SUj2Bwm Jun 07, 2012
  • US: A Stay of Execution: Gov. John Kasich of Ohio on Tuesday granted a two-week reprieve to Abdul Awkal on death row http://t.co/QfTUCBdk Jun 07, 2012
  • CANADA: Supreme Court set to rule on whether jailed anti-abortion protester was treated fairly by law http://t.co/dGNvMBPX Jun 07, 2012
  • Pakistan human rights Lawyer Asma Jahangir Says Pakistani secret service Is Plotting To Assassinate Her | http://t.co/PakaEEUG Jun 07, 2012
  • SAUDI ARABIS: Lawyer charged with "tarnishing" image of state http://t.co/npopIyTm Jun 07, 2012
  • German lawyer representing Luka Rocco Magnotta said the accused killer is concerned for his safety in prison http://t.co/G5HPbjyc Jun 07, 2012
  • Top Italian banker to face trial over UniCredit tax fraud allegations http://t.co/GB0jECAK Jun 07, 2012
  • U2 assistant's theft trial to start - Republic of Ireland http://t.co/kEF9eJAx Jun 07, 2012
  • US: Wife of key government witness contradicts him in Clemens trial http://t.co/lpmek3Q5 Jun 07, 2012
  • US: Gupta trial defense bids to sow doubt with phone records http://t.co/hVCYu6Bl  Jun 07, 2012
  • US: Jury selection resumes in Sandusky sex abuse trial http://t.co/CFfu152T Jun 07, 2012
  • ISRAEL: Netanyahu orders swift deportation of 25,000 illegal African migrants http://t.co/xKBl2Hy2 Jun 07, 2012
  • How should hosting providers respond to illegal content, asks EU - http://t.co/ANQ9LRrq Jun 07, 2012
  • GERMANY: Beekeeper's illegal castle demolished http://t.co/ExYbacPY Jun 07, 2012
  • INDIA: Massive late night drive against illegal mining in Jaipur http://t.co/0dXLf7UB Jun 07, 2012
  • ISRAEL: Israel's Netanyahu announces construction of 300 new settler homes in West Bank http://t.co/IarY7Lna Jun 07, 2012
  • US: Long Pause in Illegal Immigration Sweeps as Arpaio Faces Discrimination Lawsuits http://t.co/BXSMGbLX Jun 07, 2012
  • CHINA: Police raid 'illegal preaching' school and rescue 54 children http://t.co/CO1eXJJ8 Jun 07, 2012
  • Metal thieves strip the roof of Bronte church http://t.co/OWxgZOC3 Jun 07, 2012
  • HMRC warning to London 2012 Olympic torchbearers http://t.co/VOLWS8ff Jun 07, 2012
  • Forced marriage expected to become a crime http://t.co/HsImfFkL Jun 07, 2012
  • US: Foie-mageddon: California in one last foie gras binge before statewide ban http://t.co/mCkh0nCN Jun 07, 2012
  • Cut in police numbers has contributed to rise in crime, police chief warns http://t.co/VnQPi9UA Jun 07, 2012
  • Private school 'sacked pregnant teacher to avoid wasting money on maternity pay' http://t.co/F0L1JjlK Jun 07, 2012
  • More than 50 European criminals jailed in Britain every week http://t.co/xsYFLYUn Jun 07, 2012
  • Brothel boss 'used threat of violence' against trafficked women http://t.co/iAqetus8  Jun 07, 2012
  • Terror camp was preparing for an attack, court told http://t.co/ceQdk8JE  Jun 07, 2012
  • Marion Millican murder accused had 'planned to kill himself' http://t.co/yuJPXQzT  Jun 07, 2012
  • Justice committee to be briefed on 'body parts' scandal http://t.co/Zpvac2zU  Jun 07, 2012
  • Western Isles Council wins school closure judicial review http://t.co/PR2dpehV  Jun 07, 2012
  • Scottish police officer numbers rise by 173 to 17,436 http://t.co/7VHCF0Zs  Jun 07, 2012
  • Woman, 24, indecently assaulted in Paisley http://t.co/P4LzztmR  Jun 07, 2012
  • Franklin Dorans admits hammer attack on Brian Rodgers in Linwood http://t.co/IY6C5zvu  Jun 07, 2012
  • Two men charged over Sharkey fire deaths in Helensburgh http://t.co/icNkcex5  Jun 07, 2012
  • Cardiff naked bike ride to include parks on route despite the council not giving permission http://t.co/5ljJldrn  Jun 07, 2012
  • Denbighshire and Flintshire pub raid links investigated http://t.co/jTLCgk0t  Jun 07, 2012
  • Howell's School in Denbigh sacked pregnant teacher unfairly http://t.co/gvKUIN1y  Jun 07, 2012
  • Will the Olympics bring more prostitutes? http://t.co/lRmr0Hdc Jun 07, 2012
  • Facebook investors offered $40m for trading glitch http://t.co/QQwPPPXt Jun 07, 2012
  • Will the euro survive until 5 July? http://t.co/HStPpPjX Jun 07, 2012
  • Jubilee workfare: A Dickensian tale brought to life | http://t.co/Tf1obuak Jun 07, 2012
  • Baroness Warsi’s troubles are not black-and-white http://t.co/op5tzAnp Jun 07, 2012
  • UAE turns to deportation to silence regime's critics: Gulf state tries to send activist to remote Comoros Islands http://t.co/n9Kwyjjg Jun 07, 2012
  • England and Wales want Scots to stay in the union, poll reveals - http://t.co/aMCfIwSv Jun 07, 2012
  • As its President dines with the Queen, SRI LANKA's torture of its Tamils is revealed - http://t.co/WHi6mEOY Jun 07, 2012
  • Police launch murder inquiry after man is stabbed to death in Swindon street - http://t.co/e42wKd79 Jun 07, 2012
  • Fifth man guilty over Birmingham riot blaze http://t.co/dKbLlb3u Jun 07, 2012
  • A woman who bludgeoned a London pensioner to death was jailed for life http://t.co/gTXwPDUi Jun 07, 2012
  • Court told: 'I want justice for Shafilea Ahmed', said her sister http://t.co/w2SJiQp2 Jun 07, 2012
  • Former Metropolitan Police head Lord Blair Met chief issues warning over Government's police reforms http://t.co/vX5tYMT5 Jun 07, 2012
  • 6.5 million professional social networking site LinkedIn passwords 'leaked online' http://t.co/Ibf4thDT Jun 07, 2012
  • LAW GAZETTE: Learning from Germany in forging a more effective criminal justice system for young adults http://t.co/wkuuAO0m Jun 07, 2012
  • LAW GAZETTE: Matrimonial lawyers and accounting experts http://t.co/oNQRCAg9 Jun 07, 2012
  • LAW GAZETTE: Watchdog calls for Ombudsman to be opened up to third parties http://t.co/H4g98HyP Jun 07, 2012
  • LEGAL FUTURES: High Court rejects bid to replace “kiss of death” practising certificate conditions with undertakings http://t.co/46JHPPKO Jun 07, 2012
  • LEGAL FUTURES: Give non-clients the right to complain about lawyers, says consumer panel http://t.co/SlBWS57W Jun 07, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: McDermott adds seven-strong team in Paris including Orrick partner trio- Legalweek http://t.co/9cYI3FCo Jun 07, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Freshfields competition veteran heads to Milbank's London arm- Legalweek http://t.co/srLLg2LL Jun 07, 2012
  • LAW FIRM NEWS: Camerons sees turnover grow 1% as CMS network revenues rise 4%- Legalweek http://t.co/MxIT17ZV Jun 07, 2012
  • Why Did the Fascists Go to Brighton? http://t.co/pIz7D62J Jun 07, 2012
  • Labour Councillor Suspended From Party For 'Shirt Lifting Gender Bender' Attack http://t.co/Ug5yVKBc Jun 07, 2012
  • The Role Marriage Inequality Plays in Anti-Gay Bullying http://t.co/Dy1xzjA2 Jun 07, 2012
  • Baroness Warsi Under Investigation By House Of Lords Over Expense Claims http://t.co/0PQbzXVW Jun 07, 2012
  • Moreno-Ocampo's end of term report from ICC judges: could do better http://t.co/iVYckkX4 Jun 07, 2012
  • The common law leads to complexity. Is that always a good thing? | Richard Moorhead http://t.co/QqBA4ixP Jun 07, 2012
  • David Cameron to announce decision on forced marriage law http://t.co/Z8CeZCTz Jun 06, 2012
  • SOUTH AFRICA's secrecy bill puts press freedom all over Africa at risk http://t.co/LxkyFa5U Jun 07, 2012
  • Thank god inquests are still open, but can we have some consistency please? http://t.co/1J4Bschc Jun 07, 2012
  • Celebrity lawyer Gloria Allred's 10 most high-profile legal cases and scandals http://t.co/InMxgv8D Jun 07, 2012
  • Britain needs more free speech. Change this law now | Timothy Garton Ash http://t.co/ZpSmQZDR Jun 07, 2012
  • US: Stop-and-frisk app designed to track controversial NYPD policy http://t.co/JzRtEXNk Jun 07, 2012
  • First the 'targeted killing' campaign, then the targeted propaganda campaign: CIA insists drone war is a state secret http://t.co/MjCI5DmM Jun 07, 2012
  • US backs LIBYA in dispute over trial location for Saif al-Islam Gaddafi http://t.co/9DnyQcsH Jun 07, 2012
  • S. AFRICA: President Zuma builds a firewall of secrecy | Guardian Editorial http://t.co/QnFTYxsD Jun 07, 2012