Pirate Bay crackdown
The High Court has ordered Britain’s internet providers to stop users accessing filesharing site The Pirate Bay following a successful application by entertainment firm Forbes Anderson Free for music industry body BPI.
Partner Andrew Forbes instructed Edmund Cullen QC for BPI. The judgment is the latest victory for copyright holders attempting to crack down on internet piracy.
Solicitor: Forbes Anderson Free
Link: The Lawyer
New Head of Chambers
After over 12 years as a head of chambers, firstly at 9 Old Square and
latterly at Maitland Chambers,
Michael
Driscoll QC has decided to stand down as the current Head although
he will continue to practise at the Bar from Maitland Chambers.
Chambers would like to express their gratitude to Michael for all that he has
done as their Head of Chambers. The members of Maitland have elected
Christopher
Pymont QC as their new Head of Chambers with effect from 17 April
2012, the start of the Easter Term.
Catherine Addy appointed to 'A' Panel
Maitland Chambers is pleased to announce that Catherine Addy has been appointed to the Attorney General's "A" Panel of approved counsel.
Queen's Counsel Appointments
Congratulations to
Edmund Cullen and
Rebecca Stubbs on their appointment as Queen's Counsel.