All Obiter articles – Page 29
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NewsLawyering thrilled the radio star
A former radio presenter has (more or less) given up the airwaves for life in the law.
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NewsAn airman flying paper planes
Michael Simmons continues reminiscing about life as a newly qualified solicitor at the end of the 1950s.
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NewsThe start of a long journey…
We regret the late arrival of Gutmann v First MTR South Western Trains owing to 200 years of cross-examination.
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NewsConsumer watchdogs go conspicuously quiet
Legal Ombudsman and Legal Services Consumer Panel: what exactly are you doing?
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NewsTaking out the trash
National firm Shakespeare Martineau take part in litter pick along the Birmingham & Fazeley Canal towpath.
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NewsTributes for judge ‘ahead of his time’
Longest-serving current High Court judge Mr Justice Holman departs in August.
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NewsFrom court to comedy: the lawyer preparing for Edinburgh bow
‘Shit Lawyer’ lifts the veil on the world of criminal justice, according to solicitor Abigail Rolling.
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News'We must continue to rely on the strong and fearless legal profession'
From a speech by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Courts of Justice, 10 October 1968
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NewsLast of the many, not first of the few
Michael Simmons concludes his reminiscences about life as an (aspiring) solicitor in the 1950s.
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NewsNo reprieve for poor pantry boy
Execution of 18-year-old convicted of murder in 1922 caused great outcry.
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NewsThe hard slog
Michael Simmons continues reminiscing about life as an (aspiring) solicitor in the 1950s.
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NewsHello Holroyde, farewell Fulford (LJs)
His lordship has always greeted court reporters with a smile.
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NewsWagatha Christie trial hits fever pitch
The national press descended on the Royal Courts of Justice for the ‘Wagatha Christie’ libel trial – the culmination of a long-running spat between two so-called WAGs which will reportedly cost £2m in costs – with damages, if awarded, likely to amount to just tens of thousands of pounds.
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NewsPutting your best foot forward can rile a judge
About to insert a footnote into your skeleton argument? Think again if you want to get on the right side of the bench.
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NewsIvy Williams’ centenary draws elite crowd
There was quite the collection of legal heavyweights at the Royal Courts of Justice on Thursday evening to celebrate the centenary of Ivy Williams becoming the first woman to be called to the English bar.