This morning and over the weekend, several legal affairs news stories made headlines. Credit Suisse is facing legal action from US investors, and UK Justice Secretary, Dominic Raab, has proposed tougher sentences for criminals who fail to show up for their court verdict. A half-century-old divorce law on asset splitting is set for review in the UK, and a barrister has pleaded guilty to buying drugs from a client he represented. A lawyer is fighting to put Russian President Vladimir Putin in the dock, while a high-living lawyer who swindled taxpayers out of £22m in legal aid has been banned from the profession. Finally, a caring and loving Exeter law graduate died in a tragic accident at Exmouth cliffs, while Legal Cheek is hosting its Spring 2023 Virtual Vacation Scheme and Law Fair.
Legal Affairs News Stories Round-Up
This morning and over the weekend, the following legal affairs news stories were making headlines:
Credit Suisse Faces Legal Action from US Investors
Credit Suisse is facing legal action from US investors in the midst of banking turmoil. According to The Guardian, the Swiss bank’s troubles stem from a business model that was exposed during the pandemic as being too heavily reliant on investment banking.
Dominic Raab Proposes Tougher Sentences for Absent Defendants
UK Justice Secretary, Dominic Raab, has suggested that criminals who fail to show up for their court verdict should be considered for tougher sentences. As reported by Sky News, this proposal is part of a broader plan to crack down on those who skip court.
Review of Half-Century-Old Divorce Law
The Financial Times reports that a half-century-old divorce law on asset splitting is set for review in the UK. This move comes after a high-profile case that saw a former model awarded £75m in a divorce settlement.
Barrister Pleads Guilty to Buying Drugs from Client
A barrister has pleaded guilty to buying drugs from a client he represented. The Evening Standard reports that the barrister was caught in a police sting operation and faces possible disbarment.
High-Living Lawyer Banned from Profession
A lawyer who swindled taxpayers out of £22m in legal aid has been banned from the profession. According to the Daily Mail, the lawyer represented Premier League footballers and lived a high-profile lifestyle while committing the fraud.
Stanford Law Students Protest Apology to Trump Judge
Stanford law students have protested against the university’s decision to apologize to a Trump judge who was heckled during a lecture. The Independent reports that the apology sparked a backlash among students, who believe that the judge’s views are incompatible with the values of the university.
Lawyer Fighting to Put Putin in the Dock
A lawyer is fighting to put Russian President Vladimir Putin in the dock. The Times reports that the lawyer, who is based in London, is using international law to try and secure Putin’s arrest.
Trainee Solicitor Steals from Law Firm
A trainee solicitor has been caught stealing from his law firm. The Bolton News reports that the solicitor stole from Jacob Miller Solicitors in Bolton, UK.
Exeter Law Graduate Dies in Tragic Accident
A caring and loving Exeter law graduate died in a tragic accident at Exmouth cliffs. Devon Live reports that the young woman was remembered fondly by her family and friends.
Legal Cheek Spring 2023 Virtual Vacation Scheme and Law Fair
Finally, Legal Cheek is hosting its Spring 2023 Virtual Vacation Scheme and Law Fair. Those interested in attending can secure their place by visiting the Legal Cheek website.
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