Dalsouple Societe Saumuroise du Caoutchouc v Dalsouple Direct Ltd and another – WLR Daily

Posted December 4th, 2014 in consent, EC law, law reports, news, standard of proof, trade marks by sally

Dalsouple Societe Saumuroise du Caoutchouc v Dalsouple Direct Ltd and another [2014] EWHC 3963 (Ch); [2014] WLR (D) 511

‘A person consenting to the registration of a trade mark for the purposes of article 4(5) of Parliament and Council Directive 2008/95/EC must unequivocally demonstrate his intention to renounce his rights. An express statement of consent would satisfy that requirement.’

WLR Daily, 1st December 2014

Source: www.iclr.co.uk

Venn v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and others – WLR Daily

Posted December 4th, 2014 in appeals, civil procedure rules, costs, law reports, news, treaties by sally

Venn v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government and others [2014] EWCA Civ 1539; [2014] WLR (D) 513

‘Where a case fell within article 9(3) of the Aarhus Convention but was not a claim for judicial review and therefore not an “Aarhus Convention claim” within CPR r 45.41 it would be inappropriate for the court to relax the usual principles applying to the making of protective costs orders by nevertheless applying the costs protection regime introduced by rule 45.41.’

WLR Daily, 27th November 2014

Source: www.iclr.co.uk

EVENT: UCL – Habeas Corpus and the Rule of Law

Posted December 4th, 2014 in Forthcoming events by sally

‘If the rule of law was one of the main pillars of the English constitution in the eyes of Victorian jurists, its crowning glory was the writ of habeas corpus, which ensured that no one could be deprived of their liberty save by law. This paper will explore the various ways in which this was used at the end of the nineteenth and in the early twentieth century.’

Date: 29th January 2015, 6.00-7.00pm

Location: UCL Laws, Bentham House, WC1H 0EG

Charge: Free, registration required

More information can be found here.

Barrister convicted of CS gas offences disbarred after second disciplinary hearing – Legal Futures

Posted December 4th, 2014 in barristers, criminal records, disciplinary procedures, disqualification, news by sally

‘A barrister who successfully appealed the decision of a previous disciplinary tribunal was yesterday ordered by a new tribunal panel to be disbarred.’

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Legal Futures, 3rd December 2014

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Consult judges on devolution, says lord chief justice – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted December 4th, 2014 in bills, devolution, drafting, judges, judiciary, news by sally

‘The lord chief justice has called for judicial engagement in the drafting of new devolution bills that will be brought forward by the next parliament.’

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Law Society’s Gazette, 3rd December 2014

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Costs, Confusion and Compromise – Keynote Address of Mr Justice Foskett

Posted December 4th, 2014 in arbitration, costs, fees, judges, limitations, news, speeches by sally

Costs, Confusion and Compromise (PDF)

Keynote Address of Mr Justice Foskett

Professional Negligence Lawyers’ Association Annual Conference, 4th December 2014

Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

Tenant wins Supreme Court fight with council over damages for unlawful eviction – Local Government Lawyer

‘A secure tenant who was unlawfully evicted from his accommodation has won his Supreme Court battle with a London council over the level of damages payable.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 3rd December 2014

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Bar Council warns on potential “cost to quality” from CPD move – Legal Futures

Posted December 4th, 2014 in barristers, continuing professional development, news, quality assurance by sally

‘The Bar Council has warned of a potential “cost to quality”, following an announcement from the Bar Standards Board (BSB) that from next month it will only accredit CPD providers, and not individual courses.’

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Legal Futures, 4th December 2014

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Rights to light – making the law more transparent – Law Commission

Posted December 4th, 2014 in human rights, Law Commission, news, planning, reports by sally

‘In a report published today, the Law Commission is recommending reforms to the law governing rights to light that will strike a balance between the interests of landowners and the law’s recognition of the need for appropriate development.’

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Law Commission, 4th December 2014

Source: www.lawcommission.justice.gov.uk

EVENT: LSE – The Judiciary, the Courts and Justice

Posted December 4th, 2014 in Forthcoming events by sally

‘Judges, the court system and wider justice arrangements are a major element in the British constitutional arrangement. European institutions also have a role. This lecture will consider the institutions concerned, recent reform and the range of views about possible future change.’

Date: 13th January 2015, 5.00-6.30pm

Location: Alumni Theatre, New Academic Building

Charge: Free

More information can be found here.

Foetal alcohol damages case dismissed by Court of Appeal – BBC News

‘A child born with foetal alcohol syndrome is not legally entitled to compensation after her mother drank excessively while pregnant, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’

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BBC News, 4th December 2014

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Child abduction changes – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted December 4th, 2014 in child abduction, detention, false imprisonment, kidnapping, news, reports, sentencing by sally

‘Proposed amendments to child abduction legislation will have a far-reaching impact on family law, write Joanna Farrands and Helen Habershon.’

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Law Society’s Gazette, 1st December 2014

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Court of Protection judge hits out at expense of cases costing £9,000 a month – Local Government Lawyer

Posted December 4th, 2014 in costs, Court of Protection, judges, news by sally

‘A judge has sharply criticised the delay and expense of proceedings in the Court of Protection, describing the relevant procedural rules as “inadequate”.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 2nd December 2014

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Cellino and Leeds United in Troubled Waters – Sports Law Bulletin from Blackstone Chambers

Posted December 4th, 2014 in company directors, criminal records, disqualification, news, sport, tax evasion by sally

‘The Football League finally got their man. But is it too late? Will Massimo Cellino and Leeds United yet sail off into the clear blue sea?’

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Sports Law Bulletin from Blackstone Chambers, 3rd December 2014

Source: www.sportslawbulletin.org

Barrister translates “text-speak” for jury – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 4th, 2014 in affray, firearms, gangs, interpretation, news, telecommunications, trials by sally

‘Barrister forced to translate youths’ “text-speak” into English for a jury.’

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Daily Telegraph, 3rd December 2014

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Ched Evans: Investigation into rape conviction begins – BBC News

‘An inquiry into the rape conviction of Welsh footballer Ched Evans has begun by the body that examines potential miscarriages of justice.’

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BBC News, 3rd December 2014

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

The truth about the porn law changes – The Guardian

Posted December 4th, 2014 in media, news, pornography by sally

‘The film board isn’t interested in putting blanket bans on acts such as breath restriction or urination – context is always considered.’

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The Guardian, 3rd December 2014

Source: www.guardian.co.uk