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A lawyer for Roger Waters, pictured performing in 2023, has argued at court that his audience would know that he was a "controversialist." (AP Photo/Matilde Campodonico)

Pink Floyd Bassist Defends 'Zionist Mouthpiece' Comment

Pink Floyd's bass player argued at a London court on Monday that his comments that a journalist was a "lying, conniving Zionist mouthpiece" could be defended as an honest opinion as he sought to fend off a defamation claim.

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Herbert Smith Unveils Career Program For Black Lawyers

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP announced Monday the launch of a program to help Black lawyers advance their legal careers at the firm as studies continue to show that Black lawyers are underrepresented across the legal sector.

DLA Piper Trims UK Innovation Team, IT Could Be Next

DLA Piper has made cutbacks to its innovation team and is entering into a collective consultation with its information technology teams in moves to streamline certain parts of its business in the U.K.

DeLorean Wins TM Claim Against Ex-European Franchisee

DeLorean has won its trademark infringement claim accusing a former European franchisee of continuing to use its branding years after its partnership with the famous two-doored sports car ended.

Financier Bids To Resurrect HMRC Bungled Prosecution Claim

A corporate financier sought permission on Monday to challenge a decision to dismiss his claim against HM Revenue and Customs and the Crown Prosecution Service for wrongly prosecuting him, arguing that the judge had failed to properly consider the evidence.

Billionaire's Daughter Mothballs Purchase Of Infested Mansion

The daughter of a Georgian billionaire and her husband can hand back a £32.5 million ($40 million) London mansion infested with "millions of moths" after a judge found on Monday that the property seller hid the problem.

Willkie Boosts New Lawyers' Pay In London To £170K

Willkie Farr & Gallagher said on Monday that it has hiked the salaries of freshly qualified lawyers at its London office to £170,000 ($211,000) and that it has also raised earnings for trainees, as the salary war in the English capital continues to heat up.

Fladgate Picks Up 25 Memery Crystal Pros Amid Turmoil

Fladgate said on Monday that it has hired a team of 25 lawyers and staff from Memery Crystal as the firm prepares to shut its doors after its owner filed for administration.

Direct Line Directors Back £3.7B Aviva Acquisition Deal

The directors of Direct Line Insurance Group PLC said Monday that they unanimously recommend that shareholders back the £3.7 billion ($4.6 million) cash and stock takeover offer tabled by Aviva.

HFW Hires New COO From Deloitte With An Eye On Expansion

Holman Fenwick Willan LLP has appointed a new chief operating officer from Deloitte as the firm looks to continue its global expansion to maintain strong financial results.

UAE Prisoner Subpoenas Ex-Dechert GC Over Torture Claims

A Jordanian lawyer imprisoned in the United Arab Emirates has subpoenaed Dechert's former general counsel in the U.S. over what the law firm's top brass knew of alleged human rights abuses said to have been committed by a former partner.

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