December 11, 2008 LAW BULLETIN Dear Reader, Visit Times Online today for news on corporate and public law, views from our Law Panel and Law Reports The weirdest legal cases of 2008 Every week, Gary Slapper highlights bizarre legal disputes from around the world. Ten of this year's best The Frances Gibb Column A new year overhaul for the Human Rights Act It was a linchpin of Labour's first term. But Jack Straw - and David Cameron - now agree the legislation is not fit for purpose THIS WEEK'S TOP NEWS Law firm bypasses banks to protect payouts Addleshaw Goddard has paid its partners £12m in profits ahead of schedule so they can benefit from government guarantees Lawyers indulge love of high life despite crunch The annual Legal Business Christmas issue exposes sex and debauchery at some of the UK's best-known law firms Straw backs overhaul of Human Rights Act The Justice Secretary says he is frustrated with the way the legislation has operated since it was introduced 10 years ago UK DNA bank a 'human rights violation' Ruling by Court of Human Rights is a setback for Government and police, who say storing records is key to fighting crime LATEST FEATURES Future Stars of the City 2008 Ten young British solicitors destined for the top of the profession Rainmakers: Anthony Ward The head of Shearman's London office, a veteran of several downturns, says this is the worst he has seen Turning to India at break-neck speed The need to cut costs has led many law firms to outsource back office and administrative tasks. Legal work could follow Christmas law books: stocking thrillers, fillers and always a courtroom drama Four prominent lawyers choose the books they'd put top of their Christmas wish lists Law Reports Click here to read all of this week's case reports THE LAW100 Our inaugural list of the UK's most powerful lawyers The best law firms to work for 2008 The UK's best law schools Professional Indemnity Compare business insurance quotes online Business IFAs Specialist business IFAs Legal Advice Search for corporate legal specialists Free CV Review Update your résumé Law Jobs Latest positions Business Travel Latest news If you no longer wish to receive the Law Bulletin, please click here to unsubscribe. If you wish to speak to a Customer Services Representative, please call 020 7860 1133. News International Limited, 1 Virginia Street, London E98 1XY, is the holding company for the News International Group and is registered in England No 81701. Times Newspapers Ltd is a member of the Direct Marketing Association and registered under the Data Protection Act 1998. To see our privacy policy, click here .