The top legal affairs news stories from this morning and the weekend
Junior London lawyers flock to private equity roles as public markets struggle [Financial Times] (£)
Our challenge to the ban on naming Sara Sharif judges was always about scrutiny, not blame [The Guardian]
The judges in the Sara Sharif case have a right to protection — but not to anonymity [Independent]
Why the billable hour is still king in the legal world [Financial Times] (£)
Press now allowed to report from family courts [BBC News]
Controversial lawyer Akhmed Yakoob announces bid to ‘seize power’ on Birmingham City Council [Birmingham Live]
Doctor could end up with two wives if groundbreaking Scots legal judgement goes ahead [The Sun]
What is gazumping — and is it legal in the UK? [The Telegraph] (£)
Scotland’s most senior judge believes too many people are being jailed [STV News]
New Orleans murder defendant alleges his lawyer’s fiance set up the killing [The Guardian]
“Not a good thing to do, but is it ridiculous to suggest that it should have little, if anything, do to with the SRA?” [Legal Cheek comments]
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