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Junior barrister on drugs charges represented by twin brother from same chambers

Henry Hendron was arrested earlier this year after 18 year-old boyfriend died of drug overdose at his Temple flat

Mar 10 2016 9:32am

Morning round-up: Thursday 10 March

The morning’s top legal affairs news stories

Mar 10 2016 7:55am

Aptitude test pass mark raised to ‘exclude’ weaker wannabe barristers

Much-maligned BPTC entry exam was put on hold pending BSB-led review last year

Mar 9 2016 2:37pm

Cycling QC brings UK’s first ever private prosecution for dangerous driving

2 Temple Gardens barrister takes matters into his own hands after police declined to take action

Mar 9 2016 1:31pm

Supreme Court rules against Bristol company in long running dispute about children’s ride-on suitcases

The justices unanimously dismissed the Trunki suitcase appeal

Mar 9 2016 12:52pm

Gove ditches plan to have City lawyers subsidise courts

City tax was floated to replace cash generated from the controversial court charge ditched last year

Mar 9 2016 11:10am

Cheeky tenants add unexpected birthday cake contract clause into their lease

Was it the work of sneaky law students?

Mar 9 2016 10:05am

Judge in courtroom rant as roof suffers fourth leak due to overflowing barristers’ toilets

Maidstone Crown Court rape trial delayed due to poor facilities management

Mar 9 2016 9:10am

Morning round-up: Wednesday 9 March

The morning’s top legal affairs news stories

Mar 9 2016 8:07am

Video: ‘Oh bollocks!’ MP’s outburst over suggestion that Brexit will cost the legal services market £1.7 billion

Former justice minister Jonathan Djanogly's suggestion didn't go down well with one MP

Mar 8 2016 5:23pm

Cambridge law grad Miss Hong Kong kicked out of spring ball over imposter claims

It’s Ball-gate as Louisa Mak and entourage are escorted out of the building by security

Mar 8 2016 3:27pm

Frustrated wannabe lawyer who can’t find job takes law school to court

Anna Alaburda takes on her former law school -- for allegedly misrepresenting its post-grad employment figures

Mar 8 2016 12:48pm

Aspiring City lawyers will still need to go to university even if super exam gets go-ahead

New SRA-backed proposals will remove the need for solicitors to have a degree -- unless they work in the Square Mile

Mar 8 2016 11:53am

ULaw’s triple advocacy blunder: three emails sent to LPC students warning of material prep errors

Free printing credits offered to appease disgruntled students

Mar 8 2016 10:00am

Tabloid knives out for anonymous female QC caught engaging in sexual activity outside Waterloo station

Could identity of “high-profile barrister” be revealed?

Mar 8 2016 9:15am

Morning round-up: Tuesday 8 March

The morning’s top legal affairs news stories

Mar 8 2016 8:15am

Offensive tweets of Bedford law grad working for Mayoral hopeful come back to haunt him

Wannabe lawyers, beware your social media history

Mar 7 2016 11:36am

Lord Neuberger celebrates Supreme Court’s 4.5 star TripAdvisor rating

Top judge hints that the Supreme Court could open into the night as it seeks fifth star

Mar 7 2016 10:52am