Sheryn Omeri considers the Chilcot Report and its implications for Blair and victims of war in Iraq – Cloisters
‘At 11am on 6 July 2016, the report of the 7-year-long Iraq Inquiry was released.’
Cloisters, 11th July 2016
Source: www.cloisters.com
Author: sally
Brexit and Mrs Webb: Return of the sick man versus pregnant woman? – Cloisters
‘The EU widened the scope of protection against gender discrimination considerably. Advancements have included protection relating to equal pay, paid time off for antenatal appointments, pregnancy discrimination, parental leave and urgent time off for family reasons, paid maternity leave and the right to equal treatment for part-time, fixed-term and agency workers.’
Cloisters, 22nd June 2016
Source: www.cloisters.com
Joint and several obligations – Hardwicke Chambers
‘Andy Creer considers the recent decision of Laditi and another v Marlbray Ltd [2016] EWCA Civ 476 in which Brie Stevens-Hoare QC and Lina Mattsson acted for the Claimants/Respondents.’
Hardwicke Chambers, 13th June 2016
Source: www.hardwicke.co.uk
A judge by any other name would smell… much the same – Hardwicke Chambers
‘Did you know that a judge of the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) may be able to hear a county court case and vice versa? Under a scheme being piloted at present, such a thing is indeed possible.’
Hardwicke Chambers, 13th June 2016
Source: www.hardwicke.co.uk
A balancing act: a landlord’s right to build and a tenant’s right to quiet enjoyment – Henderson Chambers
‘Judgment has been handed down by the High Court in the matter of Timothy Taylor Ltd v Mayfair House Corporation and another [2016] EWHC 1075 (Ch), a case which raised in an acute form the conflict between a landlord’s right to build and a tenant’s right to quiet enjoyment.’
Henderson Chambers, 1st July 2016
Source: www.hendersonchambers.co.uk
Benjamin Gray Discusses Taiwo v Olaigbe: Discrimination on Immigration Status is not Race Discrimination – Littleton Chambers
‘The Supreme Court has held that less favourable treatment on the grounds of or because of immigration status is not discrimination because of nationality in Taiwo v Olaigbe and another [2016] UKSC 31.’
Littleton Chambers, 23rd June 2016
Source: www.littletonchambers.com
‘Avoiding Too Narrow a Focus on Relief from Sanctions’ – Littleton Chambers
‘Ashley Cukier considers the decision in McTear and another v Engelhard and others [2016] EWCA Civ 487, the successful appeal of a first instance judgment handed down after Mitchell but before Denton.’
Littleton Chambers, 9th July 2016
Source: www.littletonchambers.com
Expanding the Frontiers of Indirect Discrimination: Disadvantage and Associative Discrimination – Littleton Chambers
‘This paper address recent developments where the courts have considered the fundamental concepts of discrimination law and, the case law has both expanded the frontiers of discrimination whilst at the same time created some difficult hurdles for Claimants. The issues can best be considered by way of a factual example, which is set out below, and which will be considered at each stage of the paper.’
Littleton Chambers, 7th June 2016
Source: www.littletonchambers.com
Liability of the MIB for Insolvent Insurers – Park Square Barristers
‘Caroline Wood considers the recent Court of Appeal decision concerning the liability of the MIB where an insurer has become insolvent.’
Park Square Barristers, 3rd June 2016
Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk
No Nisi, No Dice – Tanfield Chambers
‘In K v K (Financial Remedy Final Order prior to Decree Nisi) 2016 EWFC 23, Cobb J remitted a case for rehearing on the basis that the trial judge had made an order prior to the grant of decree nisi of divorce. The case provides a salutary warning for lawyers about the limits of the Family Court’s powers to correct what was an innocent and – at first glance – merely procedural mistake.’
Tanfield Chambers, 22nd June 2016
Source: www.tanfieldchambers.co.uk
Once a Professional, Always a Professional – Littleton Chambers
‘Many professions, for example doctors, lawyers etc require individuals to register and maintain a practising certificate in order to practice. Others do not. This can be a key difference when it comes to considering the jurisdiction of their regulator.’
Littleton Chambers, 7th June 2016
Source: www.littletonchambers.com
What Price a Comment! Chelsea Football Club v Carneiro – Park Square Barristers
‘The public falling out between Jose’ Mourinho and Eva Carneiro happened during the first game of the season at Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea Football Club. The manner in which this situation unfolded dominated the headlines, which resulted in a settlement at the Employment Tribunal, Croydon, London on Tuesday 7th June 2016.’
Park Square Barristers, 15th June 2016
Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk
Jamie Susskind Comments on Sir Peter Gross’ Lecture on Judicial Leadership – Littleton Chambers
‘In the aftermath of the EU referendum, observers of British politics have been treated to a Shakespearean orgy of bloodletting, mud-slinging, defenestrating, and back-stabbing. Lawmakers of all parties are settling scores and jostling for position.’
Littleton Chambers, 7th July 2016
Source: www.littletonchambers.com
Sloane Stanley v Mundy and others – Tanfield Chambers
‘The claims involved the valuation of premiums under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. The UTLC listed three applications for the specific purpose of considering the validity of a hedonic regression model (“the Parthenia model”) to determine leasehold relativity. The Tribunal indicated the approach to be adopted for assessing relativity for different lease lengths and commented on the use of published relativity graphs.’
Tanfield Chambers, 21st June 2016
Source: www.tanfieldchambers.co.uk
Uncorroborated children’s allegations – procedure – Park Square Barristers
‘This article summarises a recent appeal against findings of fact made in the family court. It’s an interesting case as it serves to remind practitioners of the factors that should be taken into account in considering the investigation procedure when the court is dealing with uncorroborated children’s allegations. Will Tyler QC, a member of Park Square Barristers, acted for the appellant.’
Park Square Barristers, 21st June 2016
Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk
Daniel Tatton-Brown QC on Misuse of Confidential Information and Interim Remedies -Littleton Chambers
‘A rogue employee leaving their employer and taking with him confidential information such as a customer or pricing list can potentially cause significant damage to the ex-employer’s business.’
Littleton Chambers, 12th July 2016
Source: www.littletonchambers.com
Credit where Creditor’s due – Tanfield Chambers
‘In Randall v Randall [2016] EWCA Civ 494, the Court of Appeal considered whether a creditor of a beneficiary of an estate had sufficient standing to bring a probate claim to challenge the validity of a purported will of the testatrix.’
Tanfield Chambers, 22nd June 2016
Source: www.tanfieldchambers.co.uk
Parents with disabilities – Park Square Barristers
‘It is entirely common for care proceedings to involve parents with learning disabilities or difficulties. This case is essential reading for all practitioners involved in such cases. It sets out the expectations on the state (inevitably through a local authority) to provide support to such parents in caring for their children.’
Park Square Barristers, 23rd June 2016
Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk
Anthony Korn Examines the Potential Implications of Brexit on Employment Law – No. 5 Chambers
‘One area of law where Brexit may have an impact is employment law.’
No. 5 Chambers, 1st July 2016
Source: www.no5.com
