Patents, trade marks and design rights: are groundless threats of infringement causing problems? – Law Commission

Posted April 17th, 2013 in competition, consultations, intellectual property, news, patents, trade marks by sally

“In a consultation opening today, the Law Commission seeks views on reform of the law relating to groundless threats of litigation over patents, trade marks and design rights.”

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Law Commission, 17th April 2013

Source: www.lawcommission.justice.gov.uk

Tenants to be given right to challenge rogue letting agents – The Guardian

“Tenants are to be given the right to challenge rogue letting agents for the first time after the government agreed at the 11th hour to a legislative amendment requiring all agents to sign up to a mandatory redress scheme.”

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The Guardian, 16th April 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Abu Qatada: Home Office seeks Supreme Court appeal permission – BBC News

Posted April 17th, 2013 in appeals, deportation, news, Supreme Court, terrorism, torture by sally

“The government has asked for permission to appeal to the Supreme Court against a ruling preventing the deportation of radical Islamic cleric Abu Qatada.”

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BBC News, 17th April 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Glass ceilings and the law: unconscious bias must be acknowledged – The Guardian

Posted April 17th, 2013 in employment, equality, news, race discrimination, sex discrimination, women by sally

“Employers may not realise that they’re favouring ‘people like us’ applicants but a recent tribunal case highlights how the burden is on the employer to explain a difference in treatment.”

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The Guardian, 17th April 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Local authorities and the duty to consult with parents – UK Human Rights Blog

“This was a successful claim for judicial review brought by a mother in care proceedings in respect of her two children who were removed from the care of the paternal grandparents. To that extent, it is a first. It concerns the duty on the Local Authority to consult with parents when an Interim Care Order is in place.”

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UK Human Rights Blog, 16th April 2013

Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com

Who, what, why: Can police stop protests at Margaret Thatcher’s funeral? – BBC News

Posted April 17th, 2013 in demonstrations, freedom of expression, human rights, news, police, public order by sally

“There has been widespread speculation that protests will take place during the funeral of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. But what laws will be in force?”

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BBC News, 16th April 2013

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Bar Council launches first ever Bar Nursery – The Bar Council

Posted April 17th, 2013 in barristers, children, inns of court, legal profession, news by sally

“The Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales, has today launched the ‘Bar Nursery at Smithfield House’, a central London childcare facility in partnership with Smithfield House Children’s Nursery.”

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The Bar Council, 16th April 2013

Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk

FSA was right to refuse FOI request, rules watchdog – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 17th, 2013 in appeals, data protection, disclosure, freedom of information, news by sally

“The former City regulator, the Financial Services Authority, was right not to disclose information it held about a company it had investigated based on freedom of information (FOI) legislation carve outs, the Information Commissioner has ruled.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 16th April 2013

Source: www.out-law.com

Cancer Research wins second ban on ads attacking plain cigarette packs – The Guardain

Posted April 17th, 2013 in advertising, complaints, consumer protection, drug trafficking, news, smoking by sally

“Cancer Research UK has won a second victory in as many months against Gallaher, which markets brands including Benson & Hedges, Camel and Silk Cut, after the ad watchdog banned the tobacco giant’s campaign attacking proposals for plain cigarette packaging.”

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The Guardian, 17th April 2013

Source: www.guardian.co.uk