Musical Youth lose legal battle over Pass The Dutchie – The Guardian

Posted March 26th, 2012 in copyright, legal representation, news by sally

“Ex-members of a child reggae band that hit the heights with a song about a stewing pot 30 years ago have lost a legal battle with their former lawyers.”

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The Guardian, 23rd March 2012

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MPs’ expenses receipts to stay secret, IPSA rules – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 26th, 2012 in disclosure, expenses, freedom of information, news, parliament by sally

“MPs’ expenses receipts should not be shown to the public, Westminster’s new standards watchdog has ruled.”

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Daily Telegraph, 24th March 2012

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Financial adviser fraudsters told to pay back £1 each – BBC News

Posted March 26th, 2012 in assets recovery, financial advice, fraud, mortgages, news by sally

“Two financial advisers who conned investors out of £3m in a property scam which they lost gambling have been ordered to pay back just £1 each.”

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BBC News, 24th March 2012

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Injured student protester faces trial for violent disorder – The Guardian

“A philosophy student who claimed he suffered head injuries from a police baton during the anti-fees protest in London faces trial on Monday for violent disorder at the demonstration.”

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The Guardian, 25th March 2012

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Art of court stenographer faces the final sentence – The Independent

Posted March 26th, 2012 in courts, news, reports, standards by sally

“Charlie Cooper discovers what we’ll lose when the law enters the digital age.”

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The Independent, 24th March 2012

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Oxford law graduate cleared of role in London riot – The Guardian

Posted March 26th, 2012 in evidence, news, trials, violent disorder, witnesses by sally

“An Oxford law graduate accused of throwing bricks at police during last summer’s riots walked free from court on Friday after a jury took just half an hour to find him not guilty.”

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The Guardian, 25th March 2012

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