Denial of application for foreign lawyer defended by Bar Association

BAHAMAS Bar Association President Elsworth Johnson yesterday defended the self-regulating body against criticisms of its decision to deny an application by the Bahamian law firm representing Sarkis Izmirlian to bring in a foreign lawyer to join their legal team.

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Bar to examine conduct of Goodman defense attorney

Bahamas Bar Association President Elsworth Johnson said yesterday he has "very serious concerns" about the conduct of attorney Geoffrey Farquharson, pointed out by the Court of Appeal, who formerly represented Kofhe Goodman during his trial for the murder of 11-year-old Marco Archer.

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Bar Association rejects bid by Izmirlian to hire foreign QC

REPRESENTATIVES for Sarkis Izmirlian expressed their frustration yesterday over the Bahamas Bar Association's (BBA) rejection of an application to import a foreign Queen's Counsel to join their legal team.

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Bar association ready to defend judiciary

BAHAMAS Bar Association President Elsworth Johnson said his organisation stands ready to defend the "independence", "impartiality" and "fearlessness" of this country's judiciary, amid calls for the bar to investigate officers of the court for alleged wrongdoing.

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D'Waters Cafe Has Expanded With New Ocean Views and Bar

We are located at the eastern end of Arawak Cay at the rear near the water. Come out this evening and have dinner with us.

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Baha Mar receivers: NDA does not bar contact

The receiver-managers for the defunct Baha Mar project have issued a statement seeking to debunk as "inaccurate" and "misleading" statements about the supposed restrictions placed on potential purchasers of the project by the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) those potential investors are required to sign.

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Mitchell: Smith to be reported to Bar Assoc.

Attorney Fred Smith may have to answer questions concerning how two Cubans, who were being sought by local authorities after being branded a national security risk, were able to leave The Bahamas.

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CIBC FirstCaribbean's fourth Walk for the Cure raises the bar

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Man 'faked qualifications' for bid to join Bahamas Bar

A MAN accused of misrepresenting his educational achievements on his application for admission to the Bahamas Bar was not granted the stay he sought against criminal proceedings in the Supreme Court...

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Bar council to poll lawyers on 'open shop' demands

President of the Bahamas Bar Association Elsworth Johnson has disclosed that - after years of discussions - the Bar will conduct a poll to see whether the majority of Bahamian lawyers support the opening up of the Bahamas Bar to allow foreign lawyers easier access to practice in the jurisdiction.

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