The morning’s top legal news stories and social media posts.
Head of chambers “very troubled” by Criminal Bar Association deal with government [4KBW]
Criminal barristers break rank with Criminal Bar Association to keep on fighting [Twitter]
I propose we continue the NO RETURNS policy. Anyone up for it? #savelegalaid
— John Cooper (@John_Cooper_QC) March 27, 2014
“I’ve not met one who is pleased with the CBA decision. We are angry and want to support solicitors’ action on 31st/1st” [Legal Cheek Comments]
Law competition opens school students’ eyes to a future in law [The Guardian]
Dancer to sue after “incompetent” partner drops her on stage [The Express]
Japanese man freed after 45 years on death row as court orders retrial [The Guardian]
Allen & Overy: blame the lawyers, but which ones? [Lawyer Watch]
Libel laws have become laxer. Try invoking data protection instead [The Economist]
5 obsolete legal technologies that shouldn’t be obsolete [Bitter Lawyer]
State-educated students “achieve better degree passes at university” [The Independent]
Hottie of the Week: Designer Stubble Edition [Your Barrister Boyfriend]
Heard in court [Facebook]
