The morning’s top legal affairs news stories
UK and Saudi Arabia “in secret deal” over human rights council place [The Guardian]
Lawyers express concern over deal [Twitter]
There is something wrong – very wrong – with the influence Saudi Arabia has over UK public policy.
— Jack of Kent (@JackofKent) September 29, 2015
London barrister on trip of lifetime nearly loses leg to spider bite [Evening Standard]
Germany investigates VW’s ex-boss over fraud allegations as stricken car company instruct Jones Day [Reuters]
Quindell facing potential legal claims worth £9m [Law Society Gazette]
Georgia executes Kelly Gissendaner despite family pleas and legal appeal [The Guardian]
Media lawyer warns of “looming problem” of Terrorism Act being used to seek out journalistic sources [Press Gazette]
Five apps that help you stay in touch with your clients [LexisNexis Future of Law Blog]
George Clooney and wife Amal “could be ready to start a family” claims Cindy Crawford [The Mirror]
“The real scandal is that such a large amount of money goes to someone who quite clearly doesn’t need it.” [Legal Cheek Comments]
Free places up for grabs: Why the legal profession needs people who see the world differently — Legal Cheek live, with Lord Neuberger [Legal Cheek Hub]