Time at the Bar: Round-up 26th February

In the News

Long-term Partners? Later retirements could block careers

Research has revealed that later partner retirements is blocking the development of up and coming lawyers.

‘Offensive Banner’ student is cleared

Adam Barr, who was taken to court over a banner with colourful language and depicting politicians, is freed without charge.

Reintroduce free cases, says Law Society

The Society has implored the Legal Ombudsman to return to a policy of allowing two free reviews to firms.

CPS reform debate rages on

The arguments on how best to reform the Crown Prosecution Service aren't going away, and now government officials have waded in.

Has UBS committed tax offences in Europe?

Swiss banking giant under investigation for planned tax avoidance in Belgium.

Commercial Awareness

Apple, unlocking iPhones and the FBI

We explore the legal aspects of the US Supreme Court case regarding Apple refusing to hack an iPhone for the FBI.

Adam Johnson, the trial and underage sexuality

The trial that continues to make the headlines shows no signs of abating, but what exactly is it all about. Is there a case for the defence?

And finally...

AAL Bizarre: Wragge sack supervisor for selling printer toner on eBay

In a bizarre occurrence, Wragge are forced to sack a supervisor after he steals the company's printing equipment and sells it for personal gain.

AAL Muppet of the Week: Clarkson finally settles lawsuit

Jeremy Clarkson finally resolves the lawsuit about him punching a producer in the face after not getting any dinner, almost a year later.