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"One wonders whether a murderer who later contributes to society might be treated better that Heydon has been." 

Janet Albrechtsen in The Australian seeking the resurrection of former justice Dyson Heydon whose sexual predations ruined the legal careers of young women associates at the High Court ... April 11, 2025 ... Read more flatulence ... 


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Entries in Bureau de Spank (3)

Friday
Feb012013

The rich tapestry of the law

New-Old life for Dyse ... Allens' former senior partner's breast-taking moment ... The ineffectiveness of suppression orders in the internet age ... Private equity fund gobbles Lawyers Fortnightly ... Torturous 14 year grind by the SA Bureau de Spank 

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Wednesday
Nov232011

Upside to resting barristers' cheques 

Solicitors are unlikely to be entirely jinxed if caught "resting" payments to barristers ... Famous Victorian cheque rester Gary Singer has gone from strength to strength in the art world, along with the rise of the withdrawal fee ... Barry Lane explores some intricate artistic-legal connections 

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Saturday
Jan012000

Sins of omission

DPP brings tax case against eccentric barrister Cliff Pannam QC, then gives character evidence for him at bureau de spank ... From Justinian's bulging archive ... Let the heady days of September 1991 be a salutary reminder to all of us

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