Ofcom seeks new powers in wake of TV phone-in scandals – OUT-LAW.com

Posted January 8th, 2008 in media, news, telecommunications by sally

“The chief executive of media regulator Ofcom wants to expand his office’s powers with new laws that would make its programming sanctions as powerful as its advertising ones.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 8th January 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

Database right infringed when staff took customer lists, rules court – OUT-LAW.com

Posted January 8th, 2008 in confidentiality, database right, EC law, news by sally

“Employees who left a company to start up a rival breached that firm’s database rights when they took information with them, the High Court has ruled. The firm failed to prove, though, that the actions breached the company’s confidentiality.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 8th January 2008

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Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted January 8th, 2008 in legislation by sally

The Meat (Official Controls Charges) (Wales) (No. 2) Regulations 2007

The Greater London Authority Elections Rules 2007

The Fishery Products (Official Controls Charges) (Wales) Regulations 2007

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Contex Drouzhba Ltd v Wiseman and Another – Times Law Reports

Posted January 8th, 2008 in company directors, fraud, law reports by sally

Contex Drouzhba Ltd v Wiseman and Another

Court of Appeal

“A director’s signature on a document containing a fraudulent representation made by him was sufficient evidence in writing for an action in deceit.”

The Times, 8th January 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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Charter plc and Another v City Index Ltd (David Gawler and Others, Part 20 defendants) – Times Law Reports

Posted January 8th, 2008 in breach of trust, fraud, law reports by sally

Charter plc and Another v City Index Ltd (David Gawler and Others, Part 20 defendants)

Court of Appeal

“A party which received money transferred in breach of trust, who was liable as a knowing recipient if he retained it money or paid it away in unconscionable circumstances could recover contribution from any other person responsible for damage to the party defrauded.”

The Times, 8th January 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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Boss told pregnant executive she would become useless – The Times

Posted January 8th, 2008 in news, sex discrimination by sally

“A senior sales executive who was told by her employer that she would be ‘useless’ after she became pregnant could receive up to £200,000 after winning her sex discrimination claim.”

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The Times, 8th January 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Proposal to make CD copying legal

Posted January 8th, 2008 in copyright, news by sally

“Copying compact discs on to computers or iPods will become legal for the first time under government proposals to be published on Tuesday in a move that the music industry has warned could ‘open the floodgates’ to further filesharing.”

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Financial Times, 8th January 2008

Source: www.ft.com

Rules of engagement for have-a-go householders – The Times

Posted January 8th, 2008 in news, self-defence by sally

“Householders will get the right to use force to defend their homes against burglars. MPs will debate an amendment tomorrow that seeks to clarify the law so that people can use ‘reasonable’ force without fear of being prosecuted.”

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The Times, 8th January 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

‘The real danger is not being able to attract the best advocates into the hardest cases’ – The Times

Posted January 8th, 2008 in barristers, legal aid, special report by sally

“Tim Dutton, QC, the new chairman of the Bar, has a real fight on his hands. He explains why the Government is on the wrong track.”

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The Times, 8th January 2008

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Drivers who kill could escape being sent to jail – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 8th, 2008 in news, road traffic offences, sentencing by sally

“Drivers who kill could escape being sent to jail under new sentencing guidelines for the courts.”

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Daily Telegraph, 8th January 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Briton is freed after 21 years on death row – The Guardian

Posted January 8th, 2008 in death penalty, news by sally

“A Briton on death row for 21 years in Ohio is expected to return home tomorrow a free man, amid serious concern over his long-term health.”

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The Guardian, 8th January 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk