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In court today: Prosecution witnesses in trial of Barry George

Posted on June 17, 2008
Old Bailey

Sikh bangle means as much to Monty Panesar as it does to teenager, court told

Posted on June 17, 2008
A simple steel wrist bangle means as much to Sarika Watkins-Singh, 14, as it does to the England spin bowler Monty Panesar, the High Court was told yesterday.

Hacker takes extradition fight to Lords

Posted on June 17, 2008
A Briton wanted in the US for allegedly carrying out “the biggest military computer hack of all time” lodged an appeal with the House of Lords yesterday, saying extradition would be an “abuse of process”.

Law firms set for merger frenzy

Posted on June 17, 2008
The UK legal market is set for a radical shakeup with over 100 law firms expected to attempt a merger or acquisition in the next 12 months, experts predict.

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Milberg pays $75m to settle kickback case$

Posted on June 17, 2008
The law firm formerly known as Milberg Weiss has agreed to pay $75 million ($£39 million) to settle criminal allegations that its former partners bribed shareholders to start class action lawsuits.

Criminal case threat over Bear Stearns pair

Posted on June 16, 2008
The US Government is close to bringing the first criminal charges against Wall Street executives relating to the credit crunch.

In court today: trial of Martyn Gilleard; three appear in connection with Rhys Jones murder

Posted on June 16, 2008
Leeds Crown Court

Lawyer Gill Switalski ‘faked nervous breakdown to claim £19m’

Posted on June 16, 2008
A City lawyer who is demanding £19 million in compensation for work-place bullying faked a nervous breakdown to secure a larger payout, an employment tribunal was told.

Michael Hatchard: 'Skadden couldn't have come along at a better time'

Posted on June 16, 2008
I’m inspired by people who take advantage of failure. It’s an ability that tends to mark out those who become leaders in their space. I see it in some of my clients: Bob Greifeld, the CEO of Nasdaq, is a good example. Last year he proved a lot of people wrong by transforming a failed bid for the London Stock Exchange into a successful acquisition of OMX Nordic Exchange, making a healthy chunk of profit along the way.

'Lawyer lied about mental illness to up payout'

Posted on June 16, 2008
A female lawyer demanding £19 million in compensation for workplace bullying faked a nervous breakdown to secure a higher payout, an Employment Tribunal heard today.

Simon Mann: the Old Etonian, the dogs of war and the trial over a failed 'coup'

Posted on June 16, 2008
There are soldiers on the streets of Equatorial Guinea’s steamy little capital, patrol vessels cruising offshore, and extra checks at entry points.

Family courts out of touch says judge

Posted on June 15, 2008
A senior family judge has attacked the present system of family courts run by a “self-selecting great and good and a professional judiciary” as out of tune with society.

Rigging fears over Simon Mann's coup trial

Posted on June 15, 2008
Simon Mann, the Old Etonian mercenary accused of plotting a coup against the president of Equatorial Guinea in 2004, will stand trial in the tiny oil-rich West African nation tomorrow amid signals that the legal process has been rigged against him.

Oil traders fear for London's position

Posted on June 13, 2008
Oil traders on both sides of the Atlantic gave warning that American efforts to extend US regulation to include the London oil market risked simply channelling the trade offshore to Dubai and Singapore.

Dividing assets is the real issue in divorce

Posted on June 13, 2008
In choosing to examine the status of pre-nuptial agreements, the Law Commission has missed an opportunity to clarify the wider and far more significant issue of how to split martial assets on divorce.

Serious Fraud Office condemned for lack of focus

Posted on June 13, 2008
The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) came under serious fire this week in a highly-critical report that condemns its 'pass the buck risk-adverse culture, lack of focus and skills'.

City attacks FSA over curbs on short-sellers

Posted on June 13, 2008
The Financial Services Authority (FSA), the City watchdog, was attacked across the City today as it unveiled draconian new rules to force short sellers to disclose their positions in companies undertaking a rights issue.

Financial Services Authority under fire for sudden change in rules

Posted on June 13, 2008
The City’s chief regulator came under heavy fire yesterday as it announced uncompromising new rules to protect companies from investors betting against them when they are raising emergency funds.

Woolworths hit with £350,000 market disclosure fine

Posted on June 12, 2008
Woolworths, the UK retailer, has been fined £350,000 by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for taking too long to disclose sensitive information to the stock market.

Silence over contract costs Woolworths an FSA fine

Posted on June 12, 2008
Woolworths has been fined £350,000 by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for waiting too long to disclose price-sensitive information to the stock market. The fine, relating to an incident in 2005, is the second-biggest of its kind imposed by the regulator.

Village cabal strives to silence ancient church bells in Aldeburgh

Posted on June 12, 2008
Once a peaceful day of rest, Sunday is increasingly disturbed by the noise of lawnmowers, hedge strimmers and boisterous barbecues. One sound, though, remains as much a part of the sabbath as a roast joint — the ringing of church bells.

O2's bubble bursts as it loses trademark case

Posted on June 12, 2008
O2, the British mobile operator, has lost its four-year battle with rival 3 over the use of its bubble trademark in a television advertisement.

Guantanamo Bay trials in disarray after US Supreme Court ruling

Posted on June 12, 2008
President Bush's controversial military trial system for terrorist suspects held at Guantanamo Bay was dealt a potentially terminal blow by the US Supreme Court yesterday.

US regulator CFTC calls for curbs on oil trading in London

Posted on June 12, 2008
A rift has opened between regulators in Washington and London after the Americans called for restrictions on oil trading in the City.

In the City: Swordplay, a web-based ideas forum for legal professionals, is launched by Spada today

Posted on June 11, 2008
Cut and thrust

Lawyer of the Week: James Goudie, QC

Posted on June 11, 2008
James Goudie, QC, of 11 KBW, acted for the Information Commissioner in the High Court case relating to the expenses claims of 14 prominent past and present MPs, including Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and David Cameron. The High Court ruled in favour of the commissioner and the details have now been disclosed to the campaigner and journalists who requested them under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

This time the Gulf states are not wasting their money

Posted on June 11, 2008
Whatever else may be happening in the rest of the world, the Gulf states are riding high on global demand for their oil. With profits sky-high and confidence that this will continue for the foreseeable future, the atmosphere among the business communities based in these territories is, as one Western lawyer described it last week, “febrile”.

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