The Weekly Update - 20th August 2022
Here is a round-up of some of the top legal stories from the past week:
Two appointments to the Supreme Court were confirmed. Link.
It was decided that charges would be dropped against six people who attended the Sarah Everard vigil in March 2021. Link.
In a development that is in now way like the start of a horror movie, lawyers could get chips implanted into their brains as a way to cut legal costs. Link.
The strike by barristers continued to cause unprecedented disruption. Link.
Freshfields has become the latest firm to have lawyers return to the office more days per week. Link.
A judge has ruled that a Saudi dissident can sue the state over claims that he was hacked. Link.
More partners are leaving the Ince Group as their share price continues to collapse. Link.
The annual report for the Serious Fraud Office made arguments for further investment. Link.
A former solicitor advocate who was struck off is now being investigated by the Charity Commission. Link.
An Afghan judge has been refused entry into the UK to join relatives despite meeting the eligibility criteria. Link.