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Man admits role in ugly local league brawl

Blake Christie remains behind bars after being charged over the melee.

Newcastle Herald · Oct 19, 2023

T.N. Advocate General’s former junior gets elevated as judge of Madras High Court

Chennai HC Chief Justice administers oath to two new judges, increasing strength to 65. Advocate General introduces them, highlighting their humble beginnings and successful careers. He also expresses pleasure of having worked with them and looks forward to being on the other side of the Bench.

The Hindu · Oct 16, 2023

Listing of 1,250 FIR quash petitions on a single day creates anxiety among Madras High Court lawyers

Madras HC lists 1,250 FIR quash petitions; judge clarifies he won't dismiss en masse, asks lawyers to withdraw cases not meeting SC parameters.

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

Should There Be Limits on Bar Investigations of Candidates for Judicial Office During the Campaign?

An excerpt from Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Pierre, decided Wednesday by the Maryland Supreme Court, in an opinion by Chief Justice Fader: This Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland proceeding concerns the alleged professional misconduct of Marylin Pierre, the respondent and a member of the Bar of this State. It also…

Reason · Aug 18, 2023

Best pubs in Scotland revealed ahead of awards ceremony

THE finalists of the Scottish Bar and Pub Awards 2023 have been announced.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 16, 2023

Proceedings of all court halls in HC to be streamed live soon: CJ

CJ Alok Aradhe urges self-introspection on I-Day. Telangana HC committed to speedy justice, welfare of legal fraternity. HC submitted proposals for construction of court complexes in 13 districts. Digitisation of records, streaming of proceedings underway. HC striving for paperless courts. #IndependenceDay #TelanganaHC #Justice #Welfare #Digitisation #Streaming #PaperlessCourts

The Hindu · Aug 15, 2023

"Food was flying everywhere, with no regard for the industry geeks whose suits were getting splattered": That time Nirvana got kicked out of their Nevermind release party for starting a drunken food fight

Prior to the release of Nevermind, Nirvana were kicked out of their own album listening party for drunken shenanigans involving guacamole, smuggled bourbon and vomit

Louder · Aug 15, 2023

Plea against making Bar experience mandatory for prosecutor posting dismissed

Court dismisses petition challenging 3-yr experience stipulation for Assistant Public Prosecutor post. High Court finds govt justified in insisting on Bar experience for unbiased, just & truthful prosecution.

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2023

The biggest incidents of F1 cheating: Spygate, Crashgate and more

Formula 1 is populated by drivers and teams alike who revel in the competitive aspect, and will do whatever it takes to win.

Autosport · Aug 4, 2023

Hitting the bar! Ex-footballer to tackle legal career after degree success

Adam Bale is hoping to become a barrister after his professional football career was cut short by a leg injury.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023