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• Dominion’s $1.6bn trial against Fox News over election lies delayed

  18-04-2023 21:59
  
  Trial represents one of the more muscular efforts to hold the powerful news outlet accountable for role in spreading falsehoodsThe landmark $1.6bn defamation trial between Dominion Voting Systems and Fox kicked off on Tuesday morning, but was unexpectedly delayed after twelve jurors were sworn in.Both sides were expected to present their opening arguments to the jury around 1:30 pm ET but when court reconvened, judge Eric Davis appeared on the bench, then left the courtroom with Dominion and Fox
  
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• Dominion’s $1.6bn trial against Fox News over 2020 election lies begins

  18-04-2023 19:25
  
  Trial represents one of the more muscular efforts to hold the powerful news outlet accountable for role in spreading falsehoodsThe landmark $1.6bn defamation trial between Dominion Voting Systems and Fox kicked off on Tuesday morning as 12 jurors were sworn in and attorneys for both sides began their opening statements, previewing the evidence and witnesses they’ll present over the next six weeks.In a packed courtroom in Wilmington, Delaware, judge Eric Davis instructed the jurors and 12 a
  
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• CILEX civil war: regulator forced to sign gagging order

  18-04-2023 18:50 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  CILEX made CILEX Regulation sign non-disclosure agreement before revealing SRA move, oversight regulator reveals.
  
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• Administrators warn they will recoup fraction of firm's £22m WIP

  18-04-2023 17:43 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Yorkshire firm Heptonstalls' debts to unsecured creditors in legal sector higher than first estimated.
  
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• Remote licensing hearing lawful, court rules

  18-04-2023 15:28 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Nightclub’s appeal against its premises license being revoked is rejected.
  
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• Fit for purpose? BSB seeks enforcement auditor

  18-04-2023 13:14 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Successful applicant will examine bar profession watchdog's systems, processes and policies.
  
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• WhatsApp and Signal unite against online safety bill amid privacy concerns

  18-04-2023 13:02
  
  Encrypted chat apps sign open letter warning of ‘unprecedented threat to safety and security’ of UK citizensAge checks, trolls and deepfakes: what’s in the online safety bill?The rival chat apps WhatsApp and Signal have joined forces in a rare show of unity to protest against the online safety bill, which they say could undermine the UK’s privacy and safety.In an open letter signed by the heads of both organisations as well as five other encrypted chat apps, the executive
  
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• Solicitor avoids permanent ban over email dishonesty

  18-04-2023 12:21 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Case fell in the ‘small residual category where striking off would be a disproportionate sanction’.
  
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• Dominion’s $1.6bn lawsuit against Fox News over 2020 election lies set to begin

  18-04-2023 12:00
  
  The trial is one of the more muscular efforts to hold the powerful news outlet accountable for its role in spreading falsehoodsThe blockbuster $1.6bn defamation suit between Dominion Voting Systems and Fox is set to begin Tuesday in a courtroom in Wilmington, Delaware, opening a six-week tribunal that has been one of the most muscular efforts to hold the powerful news network accountable for its role in spreading lies about the 2020 election.Dominion is suing Fox News and its parent company Fox
  
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• Judge’s 'dismay' at two-year litigation in rail accident case

  18-04-2023 11:52 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Judge says claim by trespasser on line was ‘crying out’ for pre-trial review.
  
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• News focus: Has no-fault divorce ended the 'blame game'?

  18-04-2023 11:38 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  No-fault divorce has helped ease the emotional strain of separation for many, but the money still needs to be sorted out. Outdated terminology must be addressed too, practitioners say.
  
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• Rescued firm open for business and looking to expand

  18-04-2023 11:16 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  South west practice was bought out of administration after struggling following pandemic.
  
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• Cost of assessing costs is a 'nonsense', says leading judge

  18-04-2023 10:22 via lawgazette.co.uk
  
  Lord Justice Birss says profession has ‘bought into idea’ that costs estimates are always difficult.
  
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