ADVERTISEMENT



Google       

Home -> Law Blog Directory -> Constitutional Law Blogs -> ACS Blog

OR PHONE (866) 635-1838 for Bankruptcy Help, (866) 635-6190 for Divorce,
(866) 635-2689 for Personal Injury or (866) 635-9402 for Criminal Defense

Find a Local Lawyer

Bankruptcy (866) 635-1838
Divorce (866) 635-6190
Personal Injury (866) 635-2689
Criminal Defense (866) 635-9402

Bookmark

Constitutional Law

: ACS Blog

British Judges To Forgo Wigs, Black Gowns

ADVERTISEMENTS

A majority of England’s civil court judges will soon give up the tradition, dating back to the 1600s, of donning powdered wigs, black robes, white collars and neckbands, Bloomberg.com reported. After months of consultations, judges demanded the changes, which will include a switch to gowns of navy gabardine and wool mix. “It was absurd to be dressed up like actors in a monochrome restoration comedy when dealing with cutting-edge science,” said Hugh Laddie, a former patent judge.

Full post as published by ACS Blog on May 24, 2008 (boomark / email).

Bloggers, promote your law blog by nominating your blog for inclusion in USLaw.com's Law Blog Directory and RSS Reader. Benefits described.
Related Law Articles

Women and the Law
Women in the Justice System (judges, attorneys)

Lawsuits and Settlements

Pennsylvania Juvenille Detention
Judges Face Class Action

British Airways Lost-Luggage
Class-Action Gets Green Light

Homelite, Husky and Black Max Generators Recalled
Homelite, Husky and Black Max Generators Recalled

Cipro
The FDA is seeking to add black box warnings of the risk of tendon rupture associated with Cipro and Levaquin. The ruptures can involve Achilles tendon, shoulder, hand, bicep or thumb tendons, and is especially increased in patients older than 60, or people who have received kidney, heart or lung transplants, as well as people on steroid therapy...

Fuel Surcharges
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic agree to $200 million price fixing class action settlement.

Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
Black & Decker Coffeemakers Recalled Due to Burn Hazard

Related Searches

























































































































US Law
#1 Online Legal Resource













Your Blog Subscriptions
Subscribe to blogs

10,000+ Law Job Listings
Lawyer . Police . Paralegal . Etc
Earn a law-related degree
Are you the author of this blog? Adding USLaw.com to your Blogroll increases relevance. You qualify to display a USLaw Network badge.
Suggest changes to this blog's description or nominate another for inclusion. Register for updates.


Practice Area
Zip Code:

Contact a Lawyer Now!






0.015 secs (new cache)