London Judge, in Wig and Full Robes, Tackled Escaping Sex Offender, Prosecutor Says

A 60-year-old judge, in his wig and full robes, wrestled a prisoner almost half his age to the ground to stop him from fleeing his own trial, a prosecutor told jurors Tuesday. Jurors were told that in August, Paul Reid—who already had an indecent assault conviction—tried to escape from his…

Mar 9, 2011 10:33 PM CST

Lady Gaga Threatens Suit re ‘Baby Gaga’ Human Breast Milk Ice Cream Sold at UK Eatery

News reports that a London eatery was selling “Baby Gaga” ice cream made of human breast milk initially sparked health concerns and scrunched-up faces from those to whom the product seemed a bit disgusting. But now the nearly $23 dish sold briefly by the Icecreamists has another objector—Lady Gaga. Not…

Mar 7, 2011 11:36 PM CST

Today’s Howrey News: DC MP Will Join Sheppard Mullin; Others Also Exiting Multiple Offices

Updated: Multiple Howrey lawyers were in the news today after announcements that six partners and an of counsel are leaving the firm’s offices in Washington, D.C., Chicago, Brussels and London to work elsewhere. Most prominent among them is Roger Klein, who was still listed as of this afternoon as the…

Mar 1, 2011 8:47 PM CST

Kirkland Hire of 2 Lawyers Leaves Howrey’s London Office with Only 1 Remaining Partner

One of the two remaining partners in Howrey’s London office is leaving to join Kirkland & Ellis, along with another lawyer who was of counsel but is joining Kirkland as a partner. Shaun Goodman, who was a partner at Howrey, and Sarah Jordan work together on mergers, antitrust and other…

Mar 1, 2011 7:49 PM CST

Law Firm Worker Blew Through Most of the $2.7M She Stole, So Restitution Is Only $389K

In addition to being a thief who stole some $2.7 million in seven years from the United Kingdom law firm at which she was a longtime, trusted employee, Louise Martini also was apparently not a good manager of money. Having reportedly spent most of the moolah on living large (her…

Mar 1, 2011 5:55 PM CST

Princely Prenup? U.S. Lawyers See Rise in Requests for Asset Protection

Mar 1, 2011 9:00 AM CST

UK Court Rules WikiLeaks Founder Assange Should Be Extradited in Sex Case

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange must be extradited to face sex crimes accusations in Sweden, a British judge has ruled. Judge Howard Riddle said the Swedish extradition request was valid and reasonable, the Los Angeles Times reports. Assange is sure to appeal the ruling, the story says. Assange has referred to…

Feb 24, 2011 11:48 AM CST

Britain May Rewrite Controversial Defamation Laws

In an effort to prevent the rich and famous from fighting their defamation battles in U.K. courtrooms, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg promised to introduce a draft bill this spring that could end “libel tourism.” U.K. defamation laws, called a “laughing stock” by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, may be…

Feb 22, 2011 5:49 PM CST

Top UK Court OKs Tweets and Live-Texting Under Most Circumstances

Journalists, legal teams and the public are all permitted to use Twitter to send live tweets from the United Kingdom’s highest court, according to guidance provided today. Because its proceedings don’t involve jurors or witnesses, says the U.K. Supreme Court in a press release (PDF) concerning “live text based communications,”…

Feb 3, 2011 6:24 PM CST

British BigLaw Firm A&O Plans to Shift Back-Office & Legal Support Workers to Distant Location

In the latest signpost pointing the way toward a new approach to BigLaw practice that is rapidly gaining traction, a London-based international firm has announced it is shifting its back-office and legal support functions to a distant location. Allen & Overy expects to have some 300 staffers working in Belfast,…

Feb 2, 2011 5:46 PM CST

Jury Acquits Suspended Top Cop Accused of Framing BigLaw Litigation Chief for Car Arson

A jury has acquitted a suspended top cop accused of torching his own car to get the insurance money and framing his lover’s husband—who happens to head the litigation department of a major London-based law firm—for the crime. Chief Superintendent Jim Trotman of the Thames Valley Police was accused due…

Feb 1, 2011 6:30 PM CST

After Hack Attacks and Death Threats, Lawyer Tells Court, He’s Dropping File-Share Suits

Citing “immense hassle to me and my family,” a lawyer pursuing controversial file-sharing claims has told a British court that he is dropping the litigation due to hack attacks, bomb threats and death threats. Solicitor Andrew Crossley of ACS:Law now says he has dropped all such work, in a statement…

Jan 25, 2011 10:17 PM CST

Successful ‘Two Lads and a Laptop’ Law Firm Credits Back-to-Basics, Plain Language Focus

When John Hogan and Larry Fenelon founded Leman Solicitors in 2007, the economy wasn’t exactly robust. But the tiny law firm’s three guiding principles—clear communication, plain language and understandable itemized bills—obviously struck a chord with clients, reports the Irish Times. Ironically, the difficult economy proved to be a plus, as…

Jan 24, 2011 5:37 PM CST

UK Judge OKs Extradition of Terrorism Suspect Wanted for Alleged NY Subway Bomb Plot

A terrorism suspect who argued he could face torture or mistreatment if he is sent to the United States for trial has lost a bid to avoid extradition. A British court today approved the extradition of Pakistani national Abid Naseer, who is wanted here for his alleged role in a…

Jan 21, 2011 3:54 PM CST

Latest Howrey News: Top Antitrust Partner Is Leaving, Salt Lake City Office to Close

After news earlier this week that two intellectual property partner groups had announced plans to exit Howrey during a single day, one including a rainmaker with a reputed $20 million book of business, comes word of more contractions there. A top antitrust partner is leaving the law firm’s Brussels and…

Jan 20, 2011 10:33 PM CST