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Morning round-up: Friday 20 December

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heartLeveson lovers off the hook after “whitewash”: Legal panel dismisses claims about press inquiry barristers [Mail Online]

When you wish upon a rendition and torture inquiry… [UK Human Rights Blog]

Herbert Smith Freehills appoints first female chief executive [Financial Times]

Gianni Sonvico: family tribute [BBC News]

Tom Cruise is a cheapskate when it comes to legal bills [Celebuzz]

US entrant offers Twitter-style legal advice [Law Society Gazette]

LSE apologises over satirical T-shirt row [Times Higher Education]

10 non-economic benefits of having a law degree [Above the Law]

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