All Obiter articles – Page 37
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NewsLegal walking is back - in person
Come rain or shine, the scenic Walk the Thames event is set for next Saturday to raise money for legal support.
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NewsTracksuit yourself
Barrister Mark Robinson sees no conflict in loving both his robes and branded sportswear.
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NewsHowe to do it is half-life of Reilly
My friend Jeffrey Gordon recently told me of his less successful attempts at advocacy.
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NewsEco barrister's holiday plans fall through
Three Supreme Court justices pass sentence - but who will hear the appeal?
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NewsHome and Away with the Legal Services Consumer Panel
Watchdog members enjoy ‘possibly one of the liveliest' events in recent years.
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NewsGates crashers
Public relations bods at family firms had a struggle to find a promotional angle in the Bill and Melinda Gates divorce.
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NewsIraq parting shot fulfils the brief
There's another drama from the BBC production line – and this time it has a definite legal flavour.
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NewsHigh treason and bankruptcy – all for seven (old) pence
A replica of the first edition of the Manchester Guardian provides some legal food for thought.
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NewsJuries with a rebellious streak
What will be the repercussions following the jury’s decision to acquit members of Extinction Rebellion on charges of criminal damage to Shell’s London HQ?
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NewsDecor and decorum
Fuss over the refurbishment of the prime minister’s apartment brings back memories of another Westminster interior decor scandal.
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NewsEx-GLD chief likes to shake ’em up
Sir Jonathan Jones QC regularly shares cocktail recipes with his 18,700 Twitter followers.
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NewsWaterloo sunset
Helena Kennedy QC helped set up a legal advice service in the early 1970s, which is still going - just.
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NewsA league of their own
European Super League’s climbdown was probably less celebrated by the legal profession.
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NewsColin v Cuthbert: trade mark revenge
'Let’s raise money for charity, not lawyers,' is Aldi's response to Marks & Spencer complaint.
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NewsCovid may be a ‘blessing in disguise’ for wills
The Law Commission is rarely noted for leaping to snap conclusions – which is just as well, given the chaos we all know can ensue from hasty law reform. But sometimes its work programme seems especially glacial.
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NewsBig drinker last man standing
Where I was articled the top floor was occupied by an ex-policeman, Sid Powell, who looked like the actor Jeremy Kemp and who went by the name Sandy.