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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
Morning round-up: Thursday 10 March
The morning’s top legal affairs news stories
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
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
Supreme Court rules against Bristol company in long running dispute about children’s ride-on suitcases
The justices unanimously dismissed the Trunki suitcase appeal
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
Cheeky tenants add unexpected birthday cake contract clause into their lease
Was it the work of sneaky law students?
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
Morning round-up: Wednesday 9 March
The morning’s top legal affairs news stories
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
Lawyers club together to celebrate high achieving females on International Women’s Day
A snippet of some of the best tweets
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
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
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
ULaw’s triple advocacy blunder: three emails sent to LPC students warning of material prep errors
Free printing credits offered to appease disgruntled students
Tabloid knives out for anonymous female QC caught engaging in sexual activity outside Waterloo station
Could identity of “high-profile barrister” be revealed?
Morning round-up: Tuesday 8 March
The morning’s top legal affairs news stories
Bar Council steps up efforts to stamp out sexual harassment in wake of ‘unacceptable behaviour’ suffered by some barristers
Guide issued to ensure chambers properly handle allegations of harassment
Lady Justices Hallett and Sharp tipped to join Baroness Hale at top of the judiciary
Beyoncé could get some friends
Offensive tweets of Bedford law grad working for Mayoral hopeful come back to haunt him
Wannabe lawyers, beware your social media history
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