Stratford baby bus death: Parents jailed for 11 years each – BBC News
‘A “devious” couple who staged their baby’s death in a “cynical charade” on a bus have been jailed for 11 years.’
BBC News, 18th May 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Month: May 2017
Police launch investigation into high rate of baby deaths at Countess of Chester Hospital – The Independent
‘Police have launched an investigation into the deaths of 15 babies at a hospital in Chester.’
The Independent, 18th May 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Lottery millionaire’s son spent £1.6m – then sued father for more cash – The Guardian
‘A man who was given nearly £1.6m by his father after he won £101m in the Euromillions has had his claim for more cash thrown out by a judge.’
The Guardian, 19th May 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Unreasonable Behaviour – Costs on the Small Claims Track – Dammermann v Lanyon Bowdler LLP [2017] EWCA Civ 269 – Zenith PI Blog
‘In 2002, Mr. Dammermann entered into a mortgage with a bank. He defaulted on that mortgage and LPA receivers were appointed. The receivers appointed Lanyon Bowdler to conduct the sale of the property. On sale of the property Lanyon rendered a bill to the receivers that was paid and became part of the secured liability. Mr. Dammermann issued proceedings contesting the legal fees charged.’
Zenith PI Blog, 17th May 2017
Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com
Stage 1 Costs Do Not Need To Be Repaid – JC and A Solicitors v Iqbal (1) EUI (2) [2017] EWCA Civ 355 – Zenith PI Blog
‘This case concerned the issue of whether or not claimants (or their solicitors) should be obliged to repay Stage 1 costs of £400 + VAT (under the “old” Portal rules) in claims which did not then proceed to Stage 2.’
Zenith PI Blog, 16th May 2017
Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com
Lord Chief Justice emphasises vital role of law schools in face of education reforms – Legal Futures
‘The Lord Chief Justice has signalled concerns about the impending reform to educating law students, saying that a “very broadly based legal education” and law schools “as the centres of excellence” must not be diluted.’
Legal Futures, 18th May 2017
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Claimant delight as court rejects repayment of £400 fixed costs – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Court of Appeal has ruled that solicitors should be able to claim protocol costs for claims which did not go beyond the first stage.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 16th May 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Landlord Fergus Wilson facing legal action – BBC News
‘The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has applied for an injunction against Fergus Wilson.’
BBC News, 17th May 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Nestlé foiled by Cadbury as it loses bid to trademark KitKat bar – The Independent
‘KitKat-maker Nestlé has been foiled again, after a UK Court of Appeal ruled that the consumer goods giant cannot trademark the shape of its popular four-fingered chocolate bar.’
The Independent, 17th may 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Finance and Divorce Update, May 2017 – Family Law Week
‘Frances Bailey, Principal Associate and Naomi Shelton, Associate, both of Mills & Reeve LLP, analyse the news and case law relating to financial remedies and divorce during April 2017.’
Family Law Week, 12th may 2017
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
Ex-mayor of Tower Hamlets challenges election court ruling – The Guardian
‘The former mayor of Tower Hamlets Lutfur Rahman has launched a legal challenge to a court ruling that bans him from standing for election.’
The Guardian, 17th May 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Actress Elizabeth Hurley awarded phone-hacking damages – BBC News
‘Elizabeth Hurley has received “substantial” damages and an apology from Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) over phone-hacking.’
BBC News, 17th May 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Inquiry launched into targeting of UK voters through social media – The Guardian
‘The information commissioner has launched an investigation into the way UK political parties target voters through social media with a warning that if they send political messages to people based on their individual data, they could be breaking the law.’
Daily Telegraph, 17th May 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
BT faces new fine over Openreach delays – Daily Telegraph
‘BT faces another fine for service failures in its Openreach business, after customers for high speed ethernet lines suffered delays of more than six months.’
Daily Telegraph, 17th May 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Man arrested over PC Yvonne Fletcher shooting released – BBC News
‘A man arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder PC Yvonne Fletcher three decades ago has been released without charge.’
BBC News, 16th May 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Divorce should be separate from money battles, says top judge – The Guardian
‘The process of obtaining a divorce should be completely separated from a couple’s disputes over money, according to the most senior family judge in England and Wales. Referring to the government’s “lamentable history of procrastination” in reforming divorce laws, Sir James Munby called for the streamlining of new online divorce procedures.’
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The Guardian, 17th May 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Inmate who slit throat of prisoner who attacked Soham killer jailed for life – BBC News
‘A prisoner who slit the throat of a fellow inmate who had himself attempted to murder Soham child killer Ian Huntley has been jailed for life.’
BBC News, 17th May 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Supreme Court
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Societe Des Produits Nestle SA v Cadbury UK Ltd [2017] EWCA Civ 358 (17 May 2017)
Vanden Recycling Ltd v Kras Recycling BV [2017] EWCA Civ 354 (17 May 2017)
ABC v St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust & Ors [2017] EWCA Civ 336 (16 May 2017)
J C and A Solicitors Ltd v Andeen Iqbal & Anor [2017] EWCA Civ 355 (16 May 2017)
FB v Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust [2017] EWCA Civ 334 (12 May 2017)
Ashfaq v International Insurance Company of Hannover Plc [2017] EWCA Civ 357 (12 May 2017)
Correia v University Hospital of North Staffordshire NHS Trust [2017] EWCA Civ 356 (12 May 2017)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Westminster City Council v Owadally & Anor [2017] EWHC 1092 (Admin) (17 May 2017)
Edward v Royal Borough of Greenwich [2017] EWHC 1112 (Admin) (17 May 2017)
Kowalski v Regional Court In Bielsko-Biala, Poland [2017] EWHC 1044 (Admin) (11 May 2017)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Taylor v Taylor & Anor [2017] EWHC 1080 (Ch) (12 May 2017)
Bath v Escott [2017] EWHC 1101 (Ch) (11 May 2017)
BHS Group Ltd v Retail Acquisitions Ltd [2017] EWHC 1057 (Ch) (05 May 2017)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Pan Petroleum AJE Ltd v Yinka Folawiyo Petroleum Co Ltd & Ors [2017] EWHC 1102 (Comm) (12 May 2017)
Gard Shipping AS v Clearlake Shipping PTE Ltd [2017] EWHC 1091 (Comm) (12 May 2017)
High Court (Family Division)
FF v KF [2017] EWHC 1093 (Fam) (12 May 2017)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Noble Caledonia Ltd v Air Niugini Ltd [2017] EWHC 1095 (QB) (12 May 2017)
High Court (Technology and Construction Court)
Findcharm Ltd v Churchill Group Ltd [2017] EWHC 1108 (TCC) (12 May 2017)
Dawnus Construction Holdings Ltd v Marsh Life Ltd [2017] EWHC 1066 (TCC) (11 May 2017)
Source: www.bailii.org
The Unassailable Business Case by Antony Sendall – Littleton Chambers
‘I am going to stick my neck out and suggest that workplace mediation offers perhaps the largest untapped opportunity for cost-cutting and improving profitability in business in the UK today. The many benefits of a mediation culture, including lower levels of conflict, improved morale, improved staff retention and even improved relations with suppliers and customers are really important and are a big part of that business case, but are outside the scope of this article. I am going to focus here just on the cost savings in terms of management and HR time.’
Littleton Chambers, 28th April 2017
Source: www.littletonchambers.co.uk
Immigration: what to expect from the main parties – Law Society’s Gazette
‘On 18 April 2017, despite previous assertions to the contrary, Theresa May called an early general election for 8 June. The unexpected move was intended to bolster the prime minister’s support in parliament as she leads the UK into Brexit negotiations. The decision also left opposition parties little more than seven weeks to attempt to mount successful campaigns.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 15th May 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
