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fromAbove the Law
16 hours ago

What Does Competence Mean When Litigation Happens In Real Time? - Above the Law

Competence in law is evolving as technology changes the speed and precision of decision-making in litigation.
Media industry
fromIrish Independent
23 hours ago

Why do we cover inquests when it can pain families? The objections to this are understandable, but often misplaced

Journalists face the challenging task of reporting on inquests, often intruding on grieving families, yet this can lead to powerful stories.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Young adults facing life or indeterminate sentences almost doubles in a decade

The number of young adults receiving life sentences has nearly doubled in a decade, raising concerns about their mental health and future prospects.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.06.26 - Above the Law

Right-wing legal academics are attempting to justify the Supreme Court's actions without accountability.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Crown court backlog hits record high amid major reforms

Crown courts in England and Wales face a record backlog of over 80,000 cases, significantly impacting victims and prompting calls for reform.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Open inquest verdict in death of broker who fell from Soho rooftop

A sales broker fell to his death after a night of heavy drinking and altercations, with high blood alcohol levels and traces of drugs found.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

Morning Docket: 04.02.26 - Above the Law

DOJ has prioritized deporting law-abiding individuals over prosecuting serious criminal cases.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 days ago

The Price Of Justice And The Promise Of AI - Above the Law

Rising legal service costs and declining access-to-justice funding widen the gap for those needing legal protections, with AI presenting potential solutions.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Dog digs up possible link to notorious 19th-century Devon murder case

A dog in Devon unearthed a bottle linked to a Victorian murder case involving Mary Ann Ashford, who was convicted of poisoning her husband.
#judicial-misconduct
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Judge Who Embarrassed Himself With IT Outrburst Doubles Down - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron's behavior has sparked outrage, revealing a pattern of bullying and retaliation against staff and lawyers in the Texas legal community.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Judge Who Embarrassed Himself With IT Outrburst Doubles Down - Above the Law

Judge Nathan Milliron's behavior has sparked outrage, revealing a pattern of bullying and retaliation against staff and lawyers in the Texas legal community.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Judge-only trials could increase security threat to judges, head of judiciary warns

The UK's head of judiciary warns that replacing jury trials with judge-only hearings poses grave security risks to judges who would work in concentrated locations.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.18.26 - Above the Law

Chief Justice Roberts calls for ending personal attacks on judges, while questions arise about presidential official acts; meanwhile, legal developments span judicial conduct, cryptocurrency regulation, Section 230 reform, and national security concerns.
Law
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'Absolutely scandalous' - judge decries attempt by man and up to 30 supporters to 'invade' High Court office

Patrick McGreal has initiated over 20 High Court actions since 2023, allegedly intimidating court officials and solicitors.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

London's Burning actor dies in prison while serving sexual assault sentence

Former actor John Alford died in prison two months after being sentenced to eight-and-a-half years for sexually assaulting two teenage girls at a party in 2022.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Juries want fairness in court and don't just obey the government. That's why ministers are attacking them | Michael Mansfield

Labour government's proposal to reduce jury trials by half threatens a fundamental democratic institution developed over eight centuries, undermining constitutional safeguards against government excess and arbitrary governance.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Another former sub postmaster dies awaiting payout

Parmod Kalia, a sub-postmaster wrongly convicted in the Post Office Horizon scandal, died without receiving full compensation despite his conviction being overturned in 2021.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Get Out of My Courtroom!' Clip of Judge Viciously Berating IT Worker Ignites Trial by Fury on Social Media

A Texas judge faced backlash for berating an IT worker during a courtroom incident, highlighting issues of professionalism and respect in authority.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Judge Throws IT Worker Out Of Courtroom For Doing His Job - Above the Law

Judges must balance their authority with humility and public service to avoid abusive behavior in courtrooms.
fromianVisits
1 month ago

You can now have afternoon tea in the Old Bailey

The afternoon starts with a tour of the Old Bailey, including the courtrooms, the judges' dining room, and the cells below. If you've booked the afternoon tea, you're taken back up to the richly decorated Great Hall for an afternoon tea surrounded by all the pomp and grandeur that the hall can deliver.
London
#prison-transfer
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

David Lammy's controversial court reforms supported by MPs after Commons vote

David Lammy's Courts and Tribunals Bill passed its first parliamentary stage despite Labour backbench criticism that victim experiences are being exploited to advance judicial reforms limiting jury trials.
Law
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Why did Kelsey Fitzsimmons choose to have a judge decide her fate?

Kelsey Fitzsimmons is on trial for assault, with her fate decided by Judge Jeffrey T. Karp instead of a jury.
Intellectual property law
fromPatently-O
1 month ago

Intitled to Tie Him Up: Can 18th-Century Chancery Practice Restore Patent Injunctions?

The U.S. government supports injunctive relief for non-practicing entities in patent cases, challenging two decades of post-eBay precedent limiting NPE injunctions through historical equity principles.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Churchwarden who murdered author and inspired BBC drama launches new bid for freedom

Benjamin Field, a convicted murderer who killed an author through alcohol poisoning to inherit his fortune, seeks freedom by claiming innocence despite admitting to manipulating the victim.
#murder-charge
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Londoner sobs in court as she is convicted of blackmail over false claim banker raped her in Hong Kong

The demands were unwarranted. The alleged rape was false. The defendant knew that her allegation was false. Rose, who has been effectively trapped in Hong Kong on bail for the past two years, was remanded in custody and will be sentenced on July 22.
London politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Jess Phillips backs jury bill as she reveals she is victim of courts backlog'

A man accused of breaching a restraining order against Jess Phillips faces a trial delay until 2028, prompting the Labour minister to advocate for court reforms including limiting jury trials to address the 80,000-case crown court backlog.
UK news
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Britain's creaking courts to use Copilot for transcriptions

The British government will expand AI use in courts across England and Wales to improve efficiency through transcription, judgment summarization, and case scheduling.
History
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Tickets Alert: Take a tour of the historic Lincoln's Inn

Lincoln's Inn is a historic walled legal estate in London offering guided tours of its chapel, library, main grounds, and Tudor-style dining hall.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Lammy braced for showdown with Labour MPs over plan to limit jury trials

Up to 65 Labour MPs are believed to be ready to rebel against the justice secretary's plans ahead of the first vote on the controversial bill on Tuesday. MP Karl Turner, a former Starmer loyalist, is leading the calls for a rethink.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Enoch Burke returned to jail and hearing suspended amid chaotic scenes in High Court

A hearing involving jailed anti-transgender schoolteacher Enoch Burke descended into chaos today when he refused to stop interrupting a barrister for Wilson's Hospital School.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Scandal of four-year delays for criminal cases to go to trial

Spiralling backlogs mean a shocking 29 cases including violent crimes and drug offences have been scheduled to start as far away as 2030, with victims left waiting at least four years to have their day in court. In total, more than 2,600 Crown Court trials are not due to be heard until 2028, including 206 rape trials.
UK news
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Labour lawyers blocked' from briefing MPs on jury trials overhaul before vote

Labour MPs opposing jury trial cuts faced blocked access to legal briefings from affiliated lawyers, with 65 MPs potentially voting against the courts and tribunals bill.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Man wore smart glasses for High Court 'coaching'

There was clearly someone on the mobile phone talking to Jakstys. He then removed his mobile phone from his inner jacket pocket. In my judgement, from what occurred in court, it is clear that call was made, connected to his smart glasses, and continued during his evidence until his mobile phone was removed from him.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Daily Mail made me feel like a victim again, Baroness Lawrence tells court

The mother of Stephen Lawrence has said she feels like "a victim all over again" after she learned about the alleged hacking of her phone by the Daily Mail, a court has heard. Baroness Doreen Lawrence, who says her phone was tapped and voicemails hacked, said the alleged actions of the newspaper reminded her of the police handling of the investigation into the racist murder of her son. She told the High Court the Mail was only "pretending" to support her campaign for justice for the "credibility of supporting a black family". The peer is among several high-profile figures - including the Duke of Sussex - suing the paper's publisher, Associated Newspapers (ANL).
Privacy professionals
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Expert witness in Lucy Letby trial did not reveal hospital investigation into his medical work

Police and prosecutors were not informed that a key expert witness in Lucy Letby's trial was under formal investigation for serious concerns in his medical work before he testified.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'He has followed a disastrous legal strategy from start to finish,' judge who jailed Enoch Burke says

Enoch Burke was ordered back to Mountjoy Prison for contempt after trespassing at Wilson's Hospital School; the judge said he acted as if predetermined.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Judges reject appeal claiming VAT on private schools infringes human rights

We acknowledge that the measure may have a serious impact on the group one claimants if they are unable to afford private education which accords with their religious convictions, but it is important to bear in mind that they have the option of home schooling if free education in the state sector is not acceptable to them.
UK news
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Man accused of rape denies anger over call from Barron Trump, court hears

A man accused of raping a woman in London denies being angry about an incoming FaceTime call from Barron Trump and denies all charges.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Judge apologises after sugar plantation owner' question to defendant

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
US politics
#sex-trafficking-trial
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Alexander brothers' defense team takes final swipe at victims' credibility in closing arguments after month-long trial | amNewYork

Defense attorneys for three luxury real estate brothers charged with sex trafficking argue accusers regret consensual encounters rather than experienced crimes, claiming insufficient evidence supports trafficking convictions.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Alexander brothers prosecutors rest early, alleging defense intimidated victims out of testifying | amNewYork

Defense attorneys for luxury real estate brothers Alon, Oren, and Tal Alexander began their case after prosecutors alleged intimidation tactics caused two victims to withdraw from testifying in their federal sex trafficking trial.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Alexander brothers' defense team takes final swipe at victims' credibility in closing arguments after month-long trial | amNewYork

Defense attorneys for three luxury real estate brothers charged with sex trafficking argue accusers regret consensual encounters rather than experienced crimes, claiming insufficient evidence supports trafficking convictions.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Alexander brothers prosecutors rest early, alleging defense intimidated victims out of testifying | amNewYork

Defense attorneys for luxury real estate brothers Alon, Oren, and Tal Alexander began their case after prosecutors alleged intimidation tactics caused two victims to withdraw from testifying in their federal sex trafficking trial.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

The Perp Walk Is The Point - Above the Law

The Justice Department sought to publicize an image of Don Lemon in handcuffs while prosecuting protesters and attempted to suppress public docket records.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

London courts have fastest growing case backlog

London's court backlog grew fastest in England and Wales, with nearly 19,000 outstanding criminal cases causing long delays that harm victims and discourage prosecutions.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Op-Ed | The disappearance of the criminal jury trial | amNewYork

Federal criminal trials have nearly disappeared, with fewer than 3% of cases going to trial compared to 20% in the mid-20th century, undermining the integrity of the criminal justice system.
#murder
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Video of electrician allegedly being attacked with glass bottle shown in murder trial

An electrician, Alexander Cashford, 49, was found fatally injured after an alleged glass bottle attack by three teenagers in Leysdown-on-Sea; three teens deny murder charges.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mail titles kept using investigator after his conviction, court hears

The Daily Mail and the Mail on Sunday continued to use a convicted private investigator's illegal information-gathering services until April 2007.
#judge-only-trials
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK supreme court hearing interrupted by history podcast played from judge's phone

A judge accidentally played a podcast impersonation in the UK Supreme Court, causing laughter before the phone was silenced and proceedings resumed.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Two Met Police officers spared jail after sexually assaulting woman during drunken night out at London casino

Two Metropolitan Police officers sexually assaulted a woman at a London casino, pleaded guilty before trial, received suspended jail sentences, and lost their jobs.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

PC used Taser as he was too lazy to run, jury told

A Metropolitan Police officer is on trial accused of unlawfully Tasering a fleeing suspect, who fell, became tetraplegic, and now uses a wheelchair.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

High Court challenge against Met Police's Freemason declaration thrown out

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Actor John Alford jailed for sex assaults on teens

The 54-year-old, of Holloway, north London, stood trial at St Albans Crown Court under his real name of John Shannon and was found guilty in September. The jury found him guilty on four counts of sexual activity with the younger girl, and of sexual assault and assault by penetration relating to the older teenager.
UK news
fromianVisits
1 month ago

Pyx and Ceremony: London hosts one of England's oldest legal rituals

This was the Trial of the Pyx - an ancient ceremony that is still, in every sense, a proper legal process. Held annually, it exists to answer a simple question - is the coin in your pocket good and true? As Master of the Royal Mint, the Chancellor is technically in the dock. If the Mint were found guilty, m'Lord, of fiddling the figures, the responsibility would be hers.
UK politics
#metropolitan-police
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Britain's former top judge tells Starmer: Make things right on IPP

Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
UK politics
Law
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-Ed | Opening shots miss the mark in Alexander brothers trial amNewYork

Three brothers face federal sex trafficking charges alleging a calculated pattern of drugging, rape, recording, and celebration of assaults using promises of luxury.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

London man admits killing his sister

Andrew Cunningham, 62, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility for fatally stabbing his sister, with sentencing adjourned to 25 March.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK's top prosecutor says nobody above law' as detectives investigate Andrew's Epstein links

Police and prosecutors pursue potential public-office misconduct by Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over alleged sharing of confidential information and assistance to Jeffrey Epstein.
Law
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Courts unplug from ancient datacenters after five-year slog

HMCTS migrated 37 legacy applications from two outdated datacentres, using temporary hosting or cloud replacements while consolidating systems into a Common Platform.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

New hope for prisoners under indefinite jail terms as five cases referred for appeal

The open-ended sentences, which were scrapped in 2012 and have been described as psychological torture by the UN, have left thousands trapped in jail for up to 22 times longer than their original tariff. This includes many who were children at the time of their offence and handed a type of IPP sentence for under-18s called a Detention for Public Protection (DPP) jail term.
UK news
Law
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Inside the Mind of William Gee: A Prominent Trial Lawyer's Career Journey

William Gee built a disciplined, results-driven trial practice focused on maritime and personal injury, securing major verdicts and substantial client recoveries.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

On-Demand Webinar: What Winning Expert Testimony Looks Like - Above the Law

Effective expert testimony balances credibility with openness to opposing perspectives, clear translation of technical concepts for factfinders, and resilience under rigorous cross-examination.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

A Guide To Conducting Discovery - Above the Law

Effective discovery shapes litigation by building leverage, forcing admissions, and methodically narrowing the opponent's options to win cases pretrial.
Law
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

Judge Richard Berman: Victims Victims Victims

Refusal to unseal Epstein grand jury materials prioritized victims' rights, privacy, and insufficient notice to victims, citing safety concerns and doubts about government protection.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Victory for Met Police as judges rule vetting can include unproved allegations

It seems to me that the nature of the exercise which is required in vetting is different from the exercise in disciplinary proceedings. In disciplinary proceedings, in common with many situations in which a decision-maker has to decide whether an event occurred in the past, the balance of probabilities is a sensible way to decide that question of fact. Either an event happened or it did not.
Law
Law
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Top London barrister suspended over Jeffrey Epstein links

A Littleton Chambers barrister had associate membership suspended after released emails and images showed communications and meetings involving Epstein and Jean‑Luc Brunel.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Morning Docket: 02.03.26 - Above the Law

Clintons to testify on Epstein amid related disappearances and wider legal battles spanning big law ethics, crypto fraud risk, major M&A, and possible government deception.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Tomorrow: Tales From The Witness Stand - What 'Winning' Expert Testimony Looks Like - Above the Law

Effective expert testimony requires credibility, clear translation of jargon, strategic cross-examination, and preparation incorporating technology to persuade judges and juries.
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