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Three act tragedy: The Wagatha Christie case reveals the addictive fun of gossip — but also its corrosive power [The Critic]

What may be the real problem with the “Wagatha Christie” case [The Law and Policy Blog]

The mystery of Wagatha Christie [UnHerd]

Who is David Sherborne, libel lawyer to the stars? [The Spectator] (free, but registration required)

‘RIP Ms Watt’s phone’: Meet the lawyers making final quips in Wagatha Christie saga [The Telegraph]

Depp vs Heard is an ugly, degrading spectacle [Spiked]

A plan of action for the Young Bar [Counsel]

Rozenberg returns [A Lawyer Writes]

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