The morning’s top legal affairs news stories
Why are judges worried about the ECJ’s post-Brexit role? [The Guardian]
Suicidal girl X case lawyer on the ‘sad reality’ it took judge’s outrage to solve care crisis [Huffington Post]
Mixed growth pattern for US law firms in last quarter [Global Legal Post]
‘Professional tragedy’ for City partner as High Court refuses to overturn second strike-off [Legal Futures]
How many international students leave after studying in the UK? [Full Fact]
No translator for defendant — so solicitor downloaded Google Translate app [Gazette Live]
Victoria Beckham takes legal action against takeaway that claims its pizza crusts are thinner than her [The Telegraph]
Biglaw is handing out fidget spinners and we’re all doomed [Above The Law]
BPTC & LPC graduates sought for County Court Advocate roles: Immediate start [Legal Cheek Hub]
“‘An accredited programme of 30 days involving critical thinking skills.’ Why does this sound more like a law firm assessment centre than a punishment?” [Legal Cheek comments]
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