Conviction a hair raising reminder
A feeling of deja vu was prompted by the first case of a man convicted under the Public Order Act of harassment by stroking a woman’s hair.
Karaoke chain finds its legal voice
Does karaoke count as a cultural pursuit? Just one of the questions dealt with by the First-Tier Tribunal Tax Chamber last week.
AI, eBay and the missing Shrek costume
The master of the rolls cites eBay's online dispute resolution system as an exemplar. Obiter is not so sure.
Court like a well-oiled machine for appeal judgment
All ran smoothly as five top judges ruled on the government's proscription of Palestine Action.
Lawyer referee warms up for World Cup debut
Obiter’s desperate attempts to shoehorn the World Cup into these pages had proved fruitless, until now.
Gallery: London Legal Walk 2026
The sun shone last night on the thousands of lawyers and others taking part in the 2026 London Legal Walk.


































