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15 Oct 2015

Definition of sport a bridge too far for the High Court

A favourable decision would have entitled the sport to more government funding

15 Oct 2015

Lawyers not bothered about being hired in Lord Sugar's boardroom

Legal professionals realise they are unlikely to get any real value out of participation in the show

14 Oct 2015

Give and take

There's more to local community work and philanthropic projects than simply donating money. Time and expertise are equally valuable

14 Oct 2015

SJ movers and shakers

The latest news on hires, promotions, mergers, and deals from leading law firms and chambers

14 Oct 2015

Gohil and Sharland: Supreme Court rules dishonesty will not be tolerated

Court of Appeal judgment described as a 'rare aberration' by UK's top judges

14 Oct 2015

No evidence MoJ is able to collect punitive criminal court charges, says Bar Council

Bar echoes profession's fears that innocent defendants are being incentivised to plead guilty to avoid charges

14 Oct 2015

Leave your phone at home day

Being without your mobile for 24 hours would suppress the need for instantaneous responses and stop Richard Barr from pocket dialling family across the pond

14 Oct 2015

The unreliable self-regulation of sport

Gregory Ioannidis discusses what legally constitutes anti-doping in athletics, and how difficult it is to prove any alleged offences