Young Brits are confused about legality of file-sharing – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 12th, 2009 in copyright, internet, news by sally

“Young people continue to download as much copyright-infringing music as ever and are still confused about their liability for copyright infringement, a study of their music habits has found.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2009

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Court threat to offshore accounts as taxman does deal with Liechtenstein – The Times

Posted August 12th, 2009 in news by sally

“Some of the richest people in the UK will find out today if the taxman will be allowed access to details of their secret offshore accounts.”

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The Times, 12th August 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted August 12th, 2009 in law reports by sally

High Court (Chancery Division)

Bluebrook Ltd, Re [2009] EWHC 2114 (Ch) (11 August 2009)

Wall v Collins & Jennifer Collins [2009] EWHC 2100 (Ch) (11 August 2009)

High Court (Family Division)

GC v LD & Ors [2009] EWHC 1942 (Fam) (24 July 2009)

High Court (Technology and Constructions Court)

Camillin Denny Architects Ltd v Adelaide Jones & Co Ltd [2009] EWHC 2110 (TCC) (11 August 2009)

Corby Group Litigation v Corby District Council (Costs) [2009] EWHC 2109 (TCC) (11 August 2009)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted August 12th, 2009 in legislation by sally

The Channel Tunnel (International Arrangements) (Amendment) Order 2009

The Registrar of Companies (Fees) (Companies, Overseas Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships) Regulations 2009

The Criminal Defence Service (General) (No. 2) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2009

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Fisher v Brooker and Others – Times Law Reports

Posted August 12th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Fisher v Brooker and Others

House of Lords

“A delay of almost 40 years in claiming a share of the copyright in a musical work, could not be defeated by the equitable doctrines of estoppel or laches when the defendants had suffered no detriment from the claimant’s delay and, on the contrary, had derived a financial benefit which far outweighed any detriment which might have resulted from the delay.”

The Times, 12th August 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

High Court allows evidence of ‘without prejudice’ exchanges to aid interpretation – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 12th, 2009 in interpretation, news, without prejudice communications by sally

“Evidence of negotiations that were conducted on a ‘without prejudice’ basis can be admitted in court proceedings to aid the interpretation of a settlement agreement, a High Court judge has ruled.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2009

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MoD facing legal action over pair held without charge in Afghan jail – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2009 in armed forces, Iran, news, rendition by sally

“The Ministry of Defence faces legal action over its refusal to identify two men handed over by British troops in Iraq to American forces who subsequently transferred them to the infamous ‘dark prison’ at Bagram in Afghanistan.”

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The Guardian, 11th August 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Baby P’s father says he will sue ‘negligent’ Haringey Council – The Times

Posted August 12th, 2009 in child abuse, negligence, news, social services by sally

“The father of Baby Peter is preparing to sue Haringey Council for failing to protect his son.”

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The Times, 12th August 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

More than 300 children a day added to DNA database – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 12th, 2009 in children, data protection, DNA, news by sally

“More than 300 children a day are being put on to the DNA database, fuelling fresh fears over the growth of the ‘Big Brother’ state.”

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Daily Telegraph, 12th August 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Guard family calls for fair trial – BBC News

Posted August 12th, 2009 in Iraq, murder, news by sally

“The family of a man from Lancashire who has been arrested in Iraq over a double fatal shooting say they fear he may not get a fair trial.”

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BBC News, 11th August 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk