BSB reprimands added to solicitor sanctions for dual-qualified lawyers – Legal Futures

Posted October 22nd, 2018 in barristers, client accounts, disciplinary procedures, news, sanctions, solicitors by sally

‘Two dual-qualified lawyers have been reprimanded by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) after receiving disciplinary sanctions for their work as solicitors.’

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Legal Futures, 22nd October 2018

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Inquest finds failings in treatment of man who died after care home fall – The Guardian

Posted October 22nd, 2018 in care homes, inquests, learning difficulties, news by sally

‘There were failings in the care and treatment given to a man with severe learning difficulties who broke his neck in a fall at a residential home, an inquest jury has concluded.’

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The Guardian, 19th October 2018

Source: www.theguardian.com

New tech demands code of “cyber ethics” for lawyers – Legal Futures

‘The legal profession will have to develop “cyber ethics” to cope with the very different issues that the growing use of technology is having on the practice of law, a leading academic has suggested.’

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Legal Futures, 22nd October 2018

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Harassment – when new evidence isn’t – Nearly Legal

‘This was Homelets of Bath appeal from first instance judgment against them on Ms T’s claim for harassment under Prevention of Harassment Act 1997 and Protection from Eviction Act 1977, and assault and false imprisonment, with damages to be assessed.’

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Nearly Legal, 21st October 2018

Source: nearlylegal.co.uk

High Court: secondary sanctions no grounds to avoid insurance policy – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 22nd, 2018 in exclusion clauses, insurance, news, sanctions, shipping law by sally

‘An insurer could not rely on a sanctions-related exclusion clause to resist paying out on a marine insurance policy in the context of the impending reinstatement of US secondary sanctions against Iran, the High Court has ruled.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 22nd October 2018

Source: www.out-law.com

SRA loses appeal over failed Leigh Day mega-prosecution – Legal Futures

‘The High Court has dismissed an appeal by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) against a disciplinary tribunal’s decision to clear Martyn Day, two of his colleagues and his firm Leigh Day over their conduct of the Al-Sweady case.’

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Legal Futures, 19th October 2018

Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted October 22nd, 2018 in legislation by tracey

The Special Fissile Materials (Right of Use and Consumption) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

The Civil Aviation Act 1982 (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

The Airports (Groundhandling) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

The Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2018

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Car washes to be given kitemark scheme to crack down on modern slavery – Daily Telegraph

‘Car washes will be given a Kitemark-style scheme to crack down on modern slavery.’

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Daily Telegraph, 22nd October 2018

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted October 22nd, 2018 in law reports by tracey

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Jones & Anor v Roundlistic Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 2284 (19 October 2018)

Timis & Anor v Osipov & Anor [2018] EWCA Civ 2321 (19 October 2018)

Putney Bridge Approach Ltd v The Secretary of State for Communities And Local Government & Anor [2018] EWCA Civ 2268 (19 October 2018)

High Court (Administrative Court)

DJ, R (On the Application Of) v Welsh Ministers & Anor [2018] EWHC 2735 (Admin) (19 October 2018)

Solicitors Regulation Authority v Day & Ors [2018] EWHC 2726 (Admin) (19 October 2018)

High Court (Family Division)

C (An Infant), Re [2018] EWHC 2750 (Fam) (17 October 2018)

High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)

London Borough of Haringey v Simawi & Anor [2018] EWHC 2733 (QB) (19 October 2018)

Source: www.bailii.org

Judge rejects challenge to decision by council to sell cattle market site – Local Government Lawyer

Posted October 22nd, 2018 in judicial review, local government, news, sale of land by sally

‘A judge has refused to grant a campaign group permission to bring a judicial review challenge over a district council’s decision to sell a cattle market to a supermarket chain.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 19th October 2018

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Domestic abusers and stalkers should sign national register like sex offenders, commons report says – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 22nd, 2018 in criminal records, domestic violence, news, notification, stalking by sally

‘Domestic abusers and stalkers should be forced to sign a national register like sex offenders, a cross-party parliamentary report has said.’

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Daily Telegraph, 22nd October 2018

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Infected blood victims’ support payments ‘must increase’ – BBC News

Posted October 22nd, 2018 in blood products, compensation, inquiries, news, personal injuries by sally

‘Victims of the NHS contaminated blood scandal have written to the health secretary asking for an immediate increase in support payments, the BBC has learned.’

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BBC News, 22nd October 2018

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Watchdog supports end to delay in gender recognition decisions – The Guardian

Posted October 22nd, 2018 in consultations, delay, gender, medical treatment, news, transgender persons by sally

‘The “period of reflection” a person wishing to change gender must observe before obtaining a gender recognition certificate is unnecessary, according to the equality watchdog.’

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The Guardian, 21st October 2018

Source: www.theguardian.com