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1 May 2015

Society of Black Lawyers takes Hopkins, Murdoch, and LBC to the International Criminal Court

Freedom of speech is not a shield to be used at the expense of the rights of others, says lawyers group

30 Apr 2015

Judge in hot water with Derbyshire town over 'derogatory' remark

Newhall Parish Council demands apology from the Ministry of Justice after judge suggested its residents were a bit rough

30 Apr 2015

ECJ rejects redundancy claims from former Woolworths and Ethel Austin staff

Decision will bring a 'sigh of relief' from employers of multi-site businesses but is also 'good news' for employees, say lawyers Image copyright: Jacqueline Abromeit / Shutterstock.com

30 Apr 2015

Financial services sector faces high risk of age discrimination claims

'Godfather of retail' case could be the start of many such actions

29 Apr 2015

International community must stand up for human rights in Colombia

'Colombian peace process cannot work unless founded on the rule of law,' say lawyers

22 Apr 2015

Supreme Court rules on corporate attribution and directors' duties

Decision tightens the net around fraudulent directors and accomplices

21 Apr 2015

Tips on the preparation of bundles

Working from poorly prepared bundles can be an exercise in frustration that is unlikely to win over judges, explains Gerald Gouriet QC

20 Apr 2015

Lord Neuberger dismisses suggestion Muslim women should wear niqabs in court

Controversy of full-face veil in the legal system raises its head in tabloid media yet again