The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
Awaab’s law: Social landlords in England now forced to fix emergencies within 24 hours [The Guardian]
Times letters: Political attacks on judges and safety fears [The Times] (£)
Labour accused of paving way for legal protections for IRA terrorists by repealing Troubles Legacy Act [Mail Online]
They told me you can’t sue Prince Andrew — I didn’t listen [The Times] (£)
Burglar asks judge for longest possible sentence after ‘enjoying life in prison’ [Lancashire Telegraph]
‘I’m a criminal lawyer — how to spot when someone is lying to you’ [Mirror]
Washington lawyer on furlough lives out dream of running a hot dog cart [Reuters]
Is This the End of Kim Kardashian? Reality Star Ready to Quit ‘Influencer’ Life to Become a Lawyer [International Business Times]
“Sounds like they just did their job as Liquidators of the Company.” [Legal Cheek comments]
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