The role and necessity of the European arrest warrant has been under the gaze this week with the Prime Minister David Cameron signalling a desire for a possible Commons vote to appease eurosceptic backbench MPs.
The parliamentary dress code was under scrutiny when MP Harriet Harman wore a T-shirt bearing a feminist slogan during Prime Minister's Questions. Earlier in the week, David Cameron had received a rather more innocent and accidental 'shove' when visiting Leeds from jogger Dean Farley, who was subsequently arrested and de-arrested. The innocent shove has resulted in a review of security procedures surrounding the Prime Minister. Also under review has been the Conservative plan for a British Bill of Rights, which came under criticism from the prominent human rights Barrister Dinah Rose QC, who termed it 'rubbish'.
This week it was revealed that the Home Office had failed to deal with a backlog of assylum cases with 29,000 applications dating back to 2007 yet to be resolved. The government decision to stop supporting search and rescue operations in the Mediterranean has also been criticised by human rights activists. The week ended with City solicitor and former Law Society President Fiona Woolf stepping down as head of enquiry into historical child sex abuse after groups representing victims unanimously informed the Home Office that she should go.
The purpose of this column is to take a dedicated look at what happened in the business of law, legislative changes, the lives of lawyers and law firms within UK as reported by freely available online legal publications throughout the previous week.
The most interesting articles on developments, compliance, business of law within UK or as well as international developments of interest to UK law firms and legal practitioners:
- GCs disclose areas of greatest concern | The Global Legal Post http://t.co/CNVILFIhks
- Legal heads should have more board influence, says GC | The Global Legal Post http://t.co/nqj43ZY3Bj
- New initiatives are dismissed by lawyers if they do not work quickly | Law Gazette http://t.co/bDflq1wllM
- Barrister entrepreneur launches drafting service for lawyers | Legal Futures http://t.co/H6In4MjBmH
- “Do not dismiss ABSs,” Lord Judge tells criminal law barristers | Legal Futures http://t.co/Ov67TY29Lv
- David Pollard of Freshfields voted the best all round pensions lawyer in Pensions World magazine | New Law Journal: http://t.co/FNr9SMJAGG
- Supreme Court extends mesothelioma protection | New Law Journal: http://t.co/545VfOmeoc
- Cold callers feel the heat | New Law Journal: http://t.co/i4u3GuDSs6
- Crowds ignore Tower of London poppy garden Tube warning http://t.co/hgnsQkh54r
- Complaints again HHJ Peter Thornton QC about being an apologist for paedophiles now dismissed | New Law Journal: http://t.co/12MjkaJttG
- Pro bono hits teens | New Law Journal: http://t.co/3rNPHzGhO3
- New head for Legal Services board | New Law Journal: http://t.co/seNCZOJdKO
- Mobile application which features the first ever interest calculator for the costs industry | New Law Journal: http://t.co/OJjJnJCpRC
- Immediate impact of Vnuk on third party motor insurance | New Law Journal: http://t.co/2caC2H47q8
- Government faces judicial review deadlock | New Law Journal: http://t.co/y1Lofdkrj8
- Supreme Court turns down flight delay appeals | Law Gazette http://t.co/aUejInj6Ks
- Diversity League Table reveals that just one in 200 partners is black | The Lawyer http://t.co/W90t0OVlrG
- Labour promises legal aid review – but no new money | Law Gazette http://t.co/ZGNNcwl3er
- Hundreds of firms given PII false alarm | Law Gazette http://t.co/1nkwOs30IF
- When supervising chambers, prevention is better than cure | Legal Futures http://t.co/aDBKjb32nF Grieve tells Grayling on being Lord Chancellor: “It helps to be a lawyer” | Legal Futures http://t.co/g8VsVkvvTC
- Demand for paralegals outstrips lawyers in energy hub | The Global Legal Post http://t.co/jGU1p7ynbC
- Law firms and chambers told to up their game on diversity or face "nuclear" option of quotas | Legal Futures http://t.co/dZnWIvlV81
- LSB must “knock heads together” to lower burden of proof in disciplinary proceedings | Legal Futures http://t.co/StvzwJ1wTU
- High Court imposes costs budgeting on £18m claim | Law Gazette http://t.co/VATXI0qDf9
- Infant claims costs clarification due by January | Law Gazette http://t.co/Rl1zDRNu9l
- Legal diversity rankings revealed | Law Gazette http://t.co/myB2JQbIuA
- IT legal products proliferate | The Global Legal Post http://t.co/HYrgnn05B3
- Diversity quotas back on agenda at league table launch | Law Gazette http://t.co/CaE67BTP6q
- Supreme Court rules on 'unlawful' council consultation | Solicitors Journal http://t.co/MKFnP5UCT5
- SRA changes rules on charitable donations | Solicitors Journal http://t.co/0sPQhkb3I2
- Junior lawyers to promote the importance of Magna Carta | Solicitors Journal http://t.co/8zJ7hJywEA
- "Why Legal Professionals Need .Lawyer & .Attorney Domains" http://t.co/vREP751DLy
- It’s time property lawyers played their part in the big debates that will shape our built environment | Law Gazette http://t.co/SBRSGSeY9f
- LSB backs rules to prevent large organisations claiming on compensation fund | Legal Futures http://t.co/YsJPOjlAJQ
- MoJ's top mandarin under fire over report on future of crime firms | Legal Futures http://t.co/mDrmFJpWS7
- Court of Appeal supports LME warehouse loading decision | Solicitors Journal http://t.co/SyEAMW7480
- House of Lords ‘slaps down’ Grayling’s restrictions on judicial review | Solicitors Journal http://t.co/XbyugkqS27
- Lawyers warn on crackdown of banking bonuses | Solicitors Journal http://t.co/rcNAF69XiT
- Regulators advised to introduce extra checks as way to avoid costly judicial reviews | Legal Futures http://t.co/F34jzk0Y4X
- Concurrent evidence is universally approved, so why aren’t more judges ordering it to take place? | Law Gazette http://t.co/4Ss7YOErDM
- Judicial reviews against government up 92% | Law Gazette http://t.co/GNYP5TWGom
- Insurer succeeds with private prosecution against claimant | Law Gazette http://t.co/0YFRcy8MSs
- Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) must rethink online hotel pricing | The Lawyer http://t.co/SGRCfFGI1C
- Top GCs and managing partners come together to judge The Lawyer European Awards | The Lawyer http://t.co/pzZ42lsiVs
- Immigration backlog could spawn further litigation | Law Gazette http://t.co/7WdrYMwSCB
- Insurers still crave reform despite premiums fall | Law Gazette http://t.co/0GuoFJv9PR
- Law Society urges overhaul of criminal justice efficiency | Law Gazette http://t.co/iq7zumWI8r
- Dinah Rose QC: "Give MPs a constitution crash course" | The Lawyer http://t.co/LofT3i2eSd
- Firm failed in duties to mortgage company, High Court rules | Legal Futures http://t.co/PhBb7jXrtF
- Now BT Law provides employment advice to external clients | Legal Futures http://t.co/eZVz8M8420
- Government suffers emphatic defeats in lords on JR reform | Law Gazette http://t.co/P45Jr6J4DH
- The distinction between lawyers and non-lawyers is becoming blurred | Law Gazette http://t.co/gBb9uqskgx
- Lawyers, pay attention to tax ‘leakage’ and attract & retain more clients in a difficult practice area | Law Gazette http://t.co/H6mFOyzuV0
- Compensation warning on parole delays | Law Gazette http://t.co/wTxjE3wxp9
- Parental leave boost for solicitors | Law Gazette http://t.co/tCfqR6iC53
- SDT orders final strike-off in £13m Wolstenholmes fallout | Law Gazette http://t.co/Pb2UniajdE
- Majority of 16-54 year olds do not have a will | Solicitors Journal http://t.co/CXBKSBjbGT
- APIL takes aim at ‘unnecessary’ Saatchi Bill | Solicitors Journal http://t.co/c8RzUZ03Fx
- Professional funders have no control over their investments | Solicitors Journal http://t.co/kv1uxvBvhq
- Company secretaries can act for over 1,000 companies | The Global Legal Post http://t.co/22LhxGPQzG
- JRs a ‘headache’ but a price worth paying in ‘right circumstances’ | Solicitors Journal http://t.co/0gnPiZSWz5
- Society of Solicitor Queens Counsel launches in London | Solicitors Journal http://t.co/cyxQSwp91Y
- Privacy granted for multi-million-pound fee dispute | Law Gazette http://t.co/d1fHNYZv2p
- The straw that broke the employer’s back: can employers rely on the last-straw doctrine? | The Lawyer http://t.co/NmWgUWeBY1
- IT will bring the biggest shakedown yet to law | The Lawyer http://t.co/TgZQriG4yU
- Pulling the plug: are failing deals set to impact long-term M&A? | The Lawyer http://t.co/sLQxcczVo9
- A new guide to detecting money laundering contains everything a lawyer needs to know | Law Gazette http://t.co/A5hUEhSgi2
- Firms line up to help develop probate apprenticeship | Legal Futures http://t.co/qdIVKlz2zK
- “Beyond comprehension” why struggling law firm failed to make HMRC arrangement | Legal Futures http://t.co/weO09ye0tP
- Chinese contract challenges: contracts not necessarily to be subject to foreign law | Law Gazette http://t.co/n5Z9xdFJBV
- How to: work from home - the benefits of routine remote working | Law Society Gazette http://t.co/kP717Sdz1X
- Conveyancing market levels out | Law Gazette http://t.co/VcuOkOV8Fh
- ‘Empty threat’ of bribery reform | Law Gazette http://t.co/Grr0aREozB
- Firm acts against ‘spy in the cab’ | Law Gazette http://t.co/yk9JGc1gXj
- US firms now dominate London mid-tier, UK200 shows | The Lawyer http://t.co/iZAzwLmT5E
- My legal life: Nancy Dowling - Vice-president and general counsel, Danone, US - A Profile | Law Gazette http://t.co/vKZlTJjf7j
- In-house: Weight Watchers GC Alastair Gammell - A Profile | The Lawyer http://t.co/j7JlbntL0G
- A Conversation with US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg http://t.co/FT1UDVBeUe
- Former US Solicitor General Paul Clement shares insights with law students http://t.co/HrPsCfyp2h
- John Shember obituary: champion of the approach to offending that saw lawbreakers as human beings http://t.co/bYafVmdF9S
Interesting articles involving the study of law and legal cases, legal training, pupillage, associates, legal academia, publications on law and law students:
- 8 things you need to know before applying for an Inns of Court scholarship: http://t.co/rY9DBCFggp
- 5 features of a changing legal market that wannabe lawyers will have to deal with in their careers: http://t.co/Zx4FSCzIMc
- Junior lawyers aim to inspire pupils to study law http://t.co/ZhIdC8I7wV
- US Law School Admissions Officers Express Optimism (Although Why Is Unclear) http://t.co/WSHFWh6U0R
- City law firm drafting fail makes Dubai student dream break impossible to win: http://t.co/0WVmGufwtK
- Law school grads take risks on debt | The Global Legal Post http://t.co/xEh4ikev7U
- BOOK REVIEW: Under My Wig - autobiography of a barrister who advised the King of Jordan | Law Gazette http://t.co/fpDxreemlZ
Recommended Articles of this week:
The UK and international articles of the week are pieces selected by @TheLawMap tweeting team based on recommendations from friends and followers of LawNewsIndex.com daily law news blog.
- UK Law Changes make it easier for Non-Lawyers to enter Legal Profession http://t.co/7Rkw9bCcjR
- Kenyan President uses Tory human rights plans to defend war crimes charges | UK Human Rights Blog http://t.co/AyJv5yQN0i
- Generations of Lawyers Gather for a Reunion Like No Other: 700 former United States attorneys in one room http://t.co/ogWmbrvf28
- Why new law banning the purchase of sex in Northern Ireland is patronising and problematic http://t.co/hk5xh3beUc
- Private firms expected expect to take on the probation service's role monitoring thousands of offenders named http://t.co/CsK7yg6rlE
- Legal Aid Cuts - A Penny For Chris Grayling’s Thoughts http://t.co/rmHoKsPukY
- Legal aid cuts: landmark cases unlikely to be taken today http://t.co/tdNXv9N26j
- High security prisoners offered academic course to learn about 'causes of crime' http://t.co/8tXeIC5Qui
- Record number of prison deaths ‘due to cuts and overcrowding’ http://t.co/4zWmD4XDqn
Lawyers, Law Firms, Chambers & ABS in the news this week:
Friday 31st October
- LAW FIRM NEWS: RPC acts as Pinsents sues RP Martin over unpaid fees for Libor advice | The Lawyer http://t.co/bBEK4i43MB
- LAW FIRM NEWS: Former Eversheds' London head becomes GC at Fenwick | The Lawyer http://t.co/CZsEOuMMLK
- LAW FIRM NEWS: Parent of Malaysia’s Zicolaw to use Singapore IPO to fund ASEAN expansion | The Lawyer http://t.co/Q2y584fZxB
- LAW FIRM NEWS: Ashurst scraps Australia managing partner role as incumbent Carrington retires | The Lawyer http://t.co/Y1ipug0kM4
- LAW FIRM NEWS: Charles Russell Speechlys - the associate angle | The Lawyer http://t.co/aJiKMkbcXS
- Amarchand eyes Singapore for ninth office | The Global Legal Post http://t.co/32ToBNFOAp
- Paul Hastings recruits White & Case IP head in London | The Global Legal Post http://t.co/0WkF7lVGhW
- LAW FIRM NEWS: Charles Russell Speechlys' Carter: "An incredible amount of work needs to be done" | The Lawyer http://t.co/m0YQ8vrBN4
- Edwards Wildman reshuffles in London as Cooley speculation mounts | The Global Legal Post http://t.co/Jjk0mAj52Y
- LAW FIRM NEWS: Latham makes up one London partner amongst 19-strong global promos round | The Lawyer http://t.co/ikVh02VZsu
- LAW FIRM NEWS: Freshfields retains role as SFO opens investigation into profits | The Lawyer http://t.co/n0x5XbmjSp
- LAW FIRM NEWS: Linklaters and Milbank secure judgment for Visa in £1bn battle against retailers | The Lawyer http://t.co/JX2h3jIgw6
- LAW FIRM NEWS: Paul Hastings picks up White & Case technology and IP head | The Lawyer http://t.co/qxSrUdLd4A
- European lawyer moves: 30 October 2014 | The Lawyer http://t.co/9x3KFgWWpS
- LAW FIRM NEWS: BLM and Keoghs and Simpson Marwick win spots on new Hastings Direct panel | The Lawyer http://t.co/Z9riPkakiZ
- LAW FIRM NEWS: Garrigues returns to growth with marginal revenue rise to €332.5m | The Lawyer http://t.co/RN6EmNU4J2
- Brick Court and Monckton lead as court adjourns strike-out of £1bn cartel claim against BA | The Lawyer http://t.co/sX3ySxyYLw
- DLA boosts Mexico base by City firm merger | The Global Legal Post http://t.co/V0zQOLDcSt
- Greek millionaire loses £13m on Clifford Chance opportunity | The Global Legal Post http://t.co/RCEesWJ19z
- LAW FIRM NEWS: Norton Rose Fulbright elects CEO Martyr for fifth term as Scott takes up management role | The Lawyer http://t.co/6jsdkoWmBI
- LAW FIRM NEWS: High Court rules former Halliwells partners not liable for overpaid drawings | The Lawyer http://t.co/jpXZDJCPoK
- No5 barrister acts as junior counsel in Galiazia v Governor of HMP Hewell and another | The Lawyer http://t.co/pBbMy8hdsY
- LAW FIRM NEWS: Taylor Wessing re-elects senior partner Marks for second term | The Lawyer http://t.co/gOqoHgWfbb
- LAW FIRM NEWS: Allen & Overy and HSF set to pick up £9.8m in legal fees on Tui's £5.2bn merger | The Lawyer http://t.co/VcqGuwMnof
- LAW FIRM NEWS: Edwards Wildman left rudderless in London as management switches stateside | The Lawyer http://t.co/zWpLkw7e8L
- Pioneering accountancy firm extends its legal services | The Global Legal Post http://t.co/qBPeDVRPEo
- Walmart company to give discounts on legal products | The Global Legal Post http://t.co/biFctXGSh3
- Clyde takes three Sparke Helmore partners to open in Brisbane | The Global Legal Post http://t.co/cRatCfzsIN
- No5 barrister set to appear on behalf of Mr Mandalia in Supreme Court appeal | The Lawyer http://t.co/oiRTxHtGxi
- LAW FIRM NEWS: DLA Piper adds seven partners through Mexico merger, as three exit for Bakers | The Lawyer http://t.co/wsBMfyjIMw
- Digital law firm created to meet growing demand | Law Gazette http://t.co/1wrpfk8rht
- LAW FIRM NEWS: Clyde & Co opens in Brisbane with three partners from Sparke Helmore | The Lawyer http://t.co/JxR9oC4sQa
- Solicitor & single mum Funke Abimbola from St Albans shortlisted for national award on parenting skills http://t.co/9MBZh2JToF
- LAW FIRM NEWS: BLP tells headhunters: find female talent to help us hit our diversity target | The Lawyer http://t.co/yE6eZqzh23
- Deutsche Bank senior lawyer commits suicide in New York | The Global Legal Post http://t.co/7vGyY2RgAn
- Partners pencil in Locke Lord Edwards merger for January | The Global Legal Post http://t.co/8SDlJ7NMDu
- Linklaters tops UK rankings | The Global Legal Post http://t.co/AuyU7MScje
- Groundbreaking accountancy ABS targets broader range of legal services | Legal Futures http://t.co/YdpwWmlf4o
- LAW FIRM NEWS: Latham and Bakers’ Saudi associates take key roles on $6bn National Commercial Bank IPO | The Lawyer http://t.co/s18HhhcrqK
- General Motors GC to stand down | The Lawyer http://t.co/0EeqkgXhYi
- LAW FIRM NEWS: CVC turns to Freshfields for €700m Paroc acquisition | The Lawyer http://t.co/1kgsQg6Xzb
- Leigh Day: the law firm seeking justice for society’s most vulnerable http://t.co/xjJAgJRxBd
- Neil Hudgell Solicitors doubles in size with purchase of Rapid | Legal Futures http://t.co/m4TyvoHEd5
- Bar Council elects No5 criminal barrister Richard Gibbs for three-year term | The Lawyer http://t.co/0JJkJX7mrs
- LAW FIRM NEWS: BLP sets target of 30 per cent female partners by 2018 | The Lawyer http://t.co/WZvobsIe9t
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