Samrai v Kalia [2024]: lessons for experts and the difficulties in establishing fundamental dishonesty – 12KBW

Posted January 30th, 2025 in chambers articles, expert witnesses, fundamental dishonesty, news, witnesses by sally

‘Alex Carington examines the lessons for experts and the difficulties in establishing fundamental dishonesty in a recent decision on sexual abuse, Samrai v Kalia [2024] EWHC 3143 (KB).’

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12KBW, 20th January 2025

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Stalking: What protection is available under UK law. Rowena talks to Legal Women UK about the intricacies of Stalking and the legal remedies available to victims – Legal Women

Posted January 30th, 2025 in harassment, news, stalking, victims, women by sally

‘Stalking is often discussed in the press and public domain, particularly in the context of high-profile stalking cases. In recent times, the Netflix series Baby Reindeer has also led to a more public dialogue around stalking and the sensitivities and issues affecting both victims and perpetrators…’

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Legal Women 24th January 2025

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Contract terms, certainty and reasonable endeavours clauses – 4 New Square

Posted January 30th, 2025 in chambers articles, contracts, dispute resolution, enforcement, news, time limits by sally

‘Melody Hadfield considers the High Court’s decision in Salem v Salem and the enforceability of “reasonable endeavours” clauses.’

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27th January 2025

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Barrowfen Properties Limited v Patel – 4 New Square

Posted January 30th, 2025 in chambers articles, costs, damages, loss of chance, news by sally

‘In this article, Shail Patel KC and John Williams analyse the recent Court of Appeal decision in Barrowfen Properties, with a focus on the court’s findings on loss of a chance. It’s a must-read for any practitioners dealing with loss of a chance claims; and the case gives important guidance on how loss of a chance principles interact with the rules on mitigation, causation, and the quantification of damages.’

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4 New Square, 29th January 2025

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GT Steward Limited v Mr Paul Oliver Taylor – 3PB

‘GT Steward Limited v Mr Paul Oliver Taylor.’

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27th January 2025

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Online platforms and the law: can you afford to swipe right for love? – 3PB

Posted January 30th, 2025 in chambers articles, consumer protection, gambling, internet, mental health, news by sally

‘3PB ‘s specialist commercial, public and information law barrister Mariya Peykova has written an article titled “Online dating platforms and the law: can you afford to swipe right for love?” ‘

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3PB, 29th January 2025

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Man who cut gas pipe and caused explosion jailed – BBC News

Posted January 29th, 2025 in criminal damage, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who deliberately cut through a gas pipe, causing an explosion in his ground floor flat, has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 28th January 2025

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Leicester City helicopter crash ruled an accident – BBC News

Posted January 29th, 2025 in accidents, aircraft, bereavement, damages, inquests, news, sport by sally

‘A helicopter crash in which five people were killed at Leicester City’s King Power Stadium was an accident, an inquest jury has concluded.’

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BBC News, 28th January 2025

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Court of Appeal clarifies approach to tax deductibility of regulatory breach payments – OUT-LAW.com

Posted January 29th, 2025 in appeals, corporation tax, energy, HM Revenue & Customs, news, taxation by sally

‘A recent judgment by the Court of Appeal of England and Wales makes clear the correct approach to issues regarding the tax deductibility of payments made in settlement of regulatory breaches, experts have said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 28th January 2025

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Katie Lines: Law and Guidance in a Public Health Emergency – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted January 29th, 2025 in constitutional law, coronavirus, government departments, health, news, rule of law by sally

‘The use of law and guidance in a public health emergency was one of the issues explored by the Independent Commission on UK Public Health Emergency Powers. The Commission, chaired by the Rt. Hon. Sir Jack Beatson FBA and supported by the Bingham Centre for the Rule of Law, conducted an intensive review of the constitutional and rule of law dimensions of the UK’s Covid-19 response and emergency powers framework. Neither the UK nor Scottish Covid-19 Inquiries are focussing on these aspects of the pandemic response, and so the Commission was launched to fill this gap. Its report was published last spring and makes 44 recommendations for changes in law, policy, practice and procedure.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 29th January 2025

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Are AML breaches misconduct? High Court hears SRA appeal – Legal Futures

‘A significant appeal that should decide whether a breach of the Money Laundering Regulations is also a breach of the SRA code of conduct starts in the High Court today.’

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Legal Futures, 29th January 2025

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Stricter age-verification checks for all knife retailers – Home Office

‘Stricter age verification checks and a ban on doorstep drops will be introduced to greater protect young people from knife crime.’

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Home Office, 28th January 2025

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In depth: Gauke’s sentencing review – what he should recommend – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted January 29th, 2025 in courts, criminal justice, delay, government departments, news, prisons, sentencing by sally

‘David Gauke’s sentencing review must complement Sir Brian Leveson’s review of the courts if the government is going to come up with a holistic prescription for criminal justice.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 28th January 2025

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Of Dogs and Divorce – Financial Remedies review

Posted January 29th, 2025 in animals, divorce, dogs, families, news by sally

‘Of dogs and divorce: why treating pets as chattels is an anachronism.’

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Financial Remedies review, 28th January 2025

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Judicial review begins over special needs bailout – BBC News

‘A judicial review in the High Court case has begun over a government bailout of £54m for special needs education funding in Bristol.’

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BBC News, 28th January 2025

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Asbo for adults: Doubts cast over respect orders – BBC News

Posted January 29th, 2025 in anti-social behaviour, ASBOs, bills, criminal justice, news by sally

‘Doubts have been cast over government plans to introduce a version of the Anti-social Behaviour Order (Asbo) for adults.’

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BBC News, 29th January 2025

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Jailed ‘catfish’ paedophile has sentence increased – BBC News

‘A catfishing paedophile jailed for targeting more than 30 children online has had his sentence increased.’

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BBC News, 29th January 2025

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Wimbledon school crash driver arrested in reopened investigation – The Guardian

‘The driver of a Land Rover that crashed into a school in Wimbledon, killing two children, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, the Metropolitan police have said.’

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The Guardian, 28th January 2025

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Sixteen jailed UK climate activists to appeal against ‘unduly harsh’ sentences – The Guardian

‘Sixteen environmental activists jailed in the past year will appear at the high court on Wednesday to ask England’s most senior judge to quash their “unduly harsh” sentences.’

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The Guardian, 29th January 2025

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Misogyny and violence against women identified as gateways to extremism, leaked Home Office report says – The Independent

‘Misogyny and violence against women have been identified as gateways to extremist beliefs in a leaked Home Office report that urges the government to approach extremism based on concerning behaviours instead of ideology.’

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The Independent, 28th January 2025

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