Harlow traveller ban extended for three years – BBC News
‘An injunction banning travellers from setting up unauthorised camps in Harlow has been extended for three years.’
BBC News, 14th June 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Author: sally
Legal challenge against remote gambling tax in the UK falters before EU court – OUT-LAW.com
‘A legal challenge brought against changes to the way remote gambling operations are taxed in the UK has faltered before the EU’s highest court.’
OUT-LAW.com, 13th June 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
Ombudsman criticises council for “systemic fault” in care home charging policy – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has criticised a council for a “systemic fault” in its charging policy for care homes that could have affected a number of people in its area.’
Local Government Lawyer, 14th June 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Judge punishes firm that placed ‘scant importance’ on court orders – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The High Court has refused a personal injury firm relief from sanctions after an excoriating analysis of its non-compliance with court orders.’
Law Society's Gazette, 13th June 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Sharp v Sharp: ruling ‘gives couples more to bicker about’ – Law Society’s Gazette
‘A City trader has successfully challenged a divorce judgment awarding her ex-husband of four years £2.7m – in a decision that family lawyers warn raises more questions than it answers.’
Law Society's Gazette, 13th June 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Breverse: Politically Problematic but Legally Possible, by Rosie Slowe – UK Human Rights Blog
‘On 29 March 2017, Theresa May’s Article 50 letter of notice was delivered to Donald Tusk, thereby formally triggering the Treaty-based process for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU. The question remains: is this trajectory irreversible, or can the UK rescind its notification?’
UK Human Rights Blog, 14th June 2017
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
Kenneth Armstrong: Has Article 50 Really Been Triggered? – UK Constitutional Law Association
‘With the Supreme Court handing down its judgment in Miller v Secretary of State for Exiting the EU on 24 January this year, one might have been forgiven for thinking that the issues around the legality of the triggering of Article 50 had been settled. As we all now know, the Supreme Court decided that Parliament had to give legislative authority for UK ministers lawfully to notify the UK of its intention to withdraw from the EU. The European Union (Notification of Withdrawal) Act 2017 was enacted and the Prime Minister duly wrote President Tusk her Article 50 letter.’
UK Constitutional Law Association, 14th June 2017
Source: ukconstitutionallaw.org
“Weak competition” and legal culture behind lack of external investment through ABS, says LSB report – Legal Futures
‘The low level of external investment in law firms since alternative business structures (ABSs) were allowed more than five years ago “may be a symptom of weak competition in the market overall”, a Legal Services Board (LSB) report has suggested.’
Legal Futures, 15th June 2017
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Supreme court rules UK system for deporting foreign criminals unlawful – The Guardian
‘The Home Office’s “deport first, appeal later” policy for removing foreign criminals has been ruled unlawful by the supreme court.’
The Guardian, 14th June 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
High Court orders trial over enforcement of disputed DBA – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The High Court has allowed for trial of a preliminary issue in a case concerning the limits of a damages based agreement (DBA).’
Law Society's Gazette, 13th June 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Scarborough takeaway boss jailed for boiling water attack on chef – BBC News
‘A kebab shop owner has been jailed for two years for flinging a pan of boiling water over a chef.’
BBC News, 14th June 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man jailed for at least 29 years for south London axe murder – The Guardian
‘A man has been jailed for at least 29 years for hacking a rival gang member to death with an axe during a fight in a supermarket car park.’
The Guardian, 14th June 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Complaints about pension products on the rise following freedoms, says ombudsman – OUT-LAW.com
‘Consumer complaints about self-invested and small self-administered pension products increased by a third last year, in the aftermath of more flexibility around pension savings, according to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).’
OUT-LAW.com, 14th June 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
Man jailed for minimum of 19 years for ‘brutal’ killing of pensioner – The Guardian
‘A man has been jailed for a minimum of 19 years for what was described as the “brutal” and “cruel” killing of a pensioner, who was stripped and beaten in the street on New Year’s Day.’
The Guardian, 12th June 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Rise of the car hire cowboy: Ombudsman sees 73pc increase in driver grievances – Daily Telegraph
‘Car hire purchase deals are now among most complained about policies in Britain, Ombudsman figures show.’
Daily Telegraph, 12th June 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Rise in anti money laundering inquiries poses challenge for banks, says expert – OUT-LAW.com
‘Requests from foreign authorities for the UK’s assistance in anti money laundering (AML) investigations rose last year to record levels.’
OUT-LAW.com, 12th June 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
Payday loan complaints see sharp rise despite new rules – BBC News
‘Complaints about payday loans have risen sharply for the second consecutive year despite strict new regulations limiting interest charges.’
BBC News, 13th June 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Claimant firm castigated for “procedural chaos” that saw case struck out – Litigation Futures
‘A claimant law firm that allowed a straightforward and relatively low-value road traffic accident claim to descend into “procedural chaos” has seen it struck out by the High Court.’
Litigation Futures, 13th June 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Abusive parents who try to shift blame may face tougher sentences – The Guardian
‘Tougher punishments for abusive or neglectful parents who try to shift the blame for their crimes have been recommended in proposed guidelines issued by the Sentencing Council.’
The Guardian, 13th June 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Council hit with £100k fine after cyber attack during IT outsourcing – Local Government Lawyer
‘A city council has been hit with a £100,000 monetary penalty after leaving employees’ personal information vulnerable to a cyber attacker who exploited a flaw in the authority’s website.’
Local Government Lawyer, 12th June 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
