The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts
A law that allows councils in England and Wales to ban certain activities in public is leading to “bizarre new criminal offences” [BBC News]
Joshua Rozenberg: More can be done to protect human rights across Europe [The Guardian]
Panorama: DIY Justice [BBC iPlayer]
Magic circle firm lobbies UK Government to introduce non-gendered ‘X’ passports [Gay Star News]
Can Metallica save Bali Nine duo? Lawyer for condemned drug smugglers appeals to rockers to help convince heavy metal loving Indonesian President to show mercy [Mail Online]
Ever wondered what a footballer’s contract looks like? [Twitter]
Ever wondered what a footballer's contract looks like? Here is Beşiktaş' offer to Miguel Prado. Which he turned down. pic.twitter.com/NRXNTFBwvb
— Legal Cheek (@legalcheek) March 30, 2015
Jeremy Hopkins: The rise of the in-house legal department at the expense of the law firm [LexisNexis Future of Law Blog]
Freshfields signs deal to take on short-term lease in Manchester’s Arndale House [The Lawyer]
Workplace turban law amended [BBC News]
Law GIF [Facebook]
Japanese speakers required for international law firm [Legal Cheek Jobs]
“It’s evident when it comes to how law firms treat Oxbridge students. Sushi making events and fancy balls, as well as on-campus interviews (here’s looking at you Slaughters), makes all this pretty evident.” [Legal Cheek Comments]
