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Turkish judges sacked en masse in post-coup crackdown
Turkey' highest judiciary council has suspended more than 2,700 judges, prosecutors and members of its own board in the wake of a failed military coup in the country.
Top lawyer under fire in Longleat Estate trustee row
One of the UK's most esteemed family lawyers, Richard Parry, may be forced by a High Court judge to step down from his trusteeship of the Longleat Estate.
Twitter takes legal action against 'terrorist propaganda' fine in Turkey
Social media giant Twitter has filed a lawsuit in opposition to a $50,000 fine issued by Turkish authorities for 'terrorist propaganda' hosted on its micro-blogging platform.
Turkish local bar president shot dead in southeastern city
A leading Turkish lawyer was shot dead yesterday after making a speech urging for a cessation of hostilities between Turkish security forces and Kurdish separatists.
Bird & Bird signs up Turkish firm
BTS & Partners, a three-partner firm in Istanbul, has signed a co-operation agreement with Bird & Bird.
Turkey Twitter ruling marks 'historic' step for free speech
The decision of the highest court in Turkey to order the immediate lifting on the ban on Twitter is 'a historic decision for free speech', according to the law professor who brought the case.
Controversial judges law takes effect in Turkey
The Turkish president has signed and given effect to the controversial law which increases government control over the judiciary.
Judicial independence reduced in Turkey vote
The EU and US have protested at moves by the Turkish parliament to increase central government control over the judiciary.
Corruption probe turns into 'mini coup' in Turkey
Corruption investigations into the Turkish government have been used for their own purposes by parts of the prosecution service and police, according a leading government minister.
Dentons takes on nine-strong competition team in Turkey
Dentons has recruited a practice of six lawyers and three economists to its competition team in Istanbul.
Telecoms in Turkey
Turkey's telecoms market is a complicated one at the moment - but it is only a matter of time before it flourishes again.
Eversheds in talks with Turkish law firm Gur
Eversheds is looking to launch an office in Turkey and is in talks with Istanbul firm Gur.
Pinsents heads to Turkey
Global law firm Pinsent Masons has become the latest firm to jump into the rapidly-expanding Turkish market with the launch of an office in Istanbul.
Arrest of Turkish lawyers sparks global outrage
Campaigners have called on the Turkish government to comply with international principles following the arrest of a further 15 lawyers in the country last week.
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