Khloe Kardashian Protein World advert cleared by ASA – BBC News
‘A Tube ad featuring Khloe Kardashian, by the company behind the controversial “beach body ready” campaign, has been cleared for use.’
BBC News, 10th May 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Just Eat faces competition inquiry over Hungryhouse takeover – The Guardian
‘Just Eat’s proposed takeover of Hungryhouse is facing an in-depth investigation by the competition watchdog over fears restaurants could end up with a worse deal.’
The Guardian, 10th May 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Another successful unlawful detention claim – Free Movement
‘R (Ademiluyi) v SSHD [2017] EWHC 935 (Admin) concerns a successful claim for damages by an individual unlawfully detained under immigration powers. It is notable for its restatement of the importance of the third Hardial Singh principle, and as a further example of the Secretary of State’s ‘enduring casualness’ [23] when dealing with cases involving immigration detention.’
Free Movement, 9th May 2017
Source: www.freemovement.org.uk
Right to damages for ‘unreasonably’ late insurance claims settlement now in force – OUT-LAW.com
‘Business and consumer insurance policyholders may now pursue their insurers in the courts if they do not settle claims within a reasonable amount of time.’
OUT-LAW.com, 8th May 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
The addition of parties after limitation has expired – Zenith PI
‘Godfrey Morgan Solicitors (A Firm) v Michael Arms [2017] EWCA Civ 323. The Appellant firm of solicitors appealed against the decision of a first instance appeal which determined that it had been properly added as a Defendant to a claim for professional negligence despite the prior expiry of the relevant limitation period.’
Zenith PI, 8th May 2017
Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com
Duties of care owed by hospital receptionists: Darnley v Croydon Health Services NHS Trust [2017] EWCA Civ 151 – Zenith PI
‘Mr Darnley, the Claimant, was assaulted. He received a head injury. His friend drove him to a nearby A & E department. The hospital in question operated a commonly used system; a “civilian” (i.e., non-clinically qualified) receptionist would take the patient’s basic details. The patient would then be assessed within 30 minutes by a triage nurse, who would decide on the best course of action. Urgent cases would be prioritised.’
Zenith PI, 9th May 2017
Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com
Supreme Court to rule this week on Article 6 and housing decisions – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Supreme Court will this week hand down a key ruling on whether Article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights, the right to a fair hearing, applies to decisions on entitlement under Part V of the Housing Act 1996.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th May 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Insurer loses bid to appeal indemnity costs issue in unusual case where expert agreed to cover its costs – Litigation Futures
‘An insurer has failed to convince a judge that a medical expert who agreed to cover its costs in a whiplash case should be ordered to pay on the indemnity basis.’
Litigation Futures, 9th May 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
High Court upholds decision to disapply QOCS in ‘mixed’ claim – Litigation Futures
‘The High Court has upheld a ruling that disapplied qualified one-way costs-shifting (QOCS) under the little-used exception relating to “mixed” claims, and in what is said to be the first case of its type, where the personal injury (PI) element was found to be a relatively minor part of the wider claim.’
Litigation Futures, 9th May 2017
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Underage sex considered ‘normal part of growing up’, report warns – The Independent
‘Sexual health services failing to recognise victims of child exploitation and abuse due to expectation that under-16s will be sexually active, Family Education Trust claims.’
The Independent, 8th may 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Poppi Worthington inquest delayed by her father after he secures legal aid – Daily Telegraph
‘An inquest into the death of toddler Poppi Worthington has been delayed by her father. Paul Worthington’s solicitors argue they have been left with insufficient time to prepare for the hearing, which was due to start in Kendal, Cumbria, next week, after he finally secured legal aid last week being turned down three times before.’
Daily Telegraph, 9th May 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Nearly half of female prisoners have attempted suicide, figures reveal – The Independent
‘Almost half of female prisoners in England and Wales have attempted suicide, figures show, prompting urgent calls for the next government to address the growing mental health crisis in the penal system.’
The Independent, 8th May 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Coroner’s conundrums: born alive or still-birth, and mother’s anonymity – UK Human Rights Blog
‘A 19-year old mother went into hospital, with a shoebox. In the shoebox was the 6-days dead body of her daughter. She told the hospital and the police that she had been raped, hence the shame about reporting the death. She had given birth in her bedroom at home, and she said that the baby had been cold when born.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 6th May 2017
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Government lawyers discriminated against autistic student with training contract test, EAT rules – Legal Futures
‘The Government Legal Service (GLS) discriminated against a law graduate with Asperger’s Syndrome by refusing to make reasonable adjustments when she took a test that forms part of the application process for training contracts, the Employment Appeal Tribunal has found.’
Legal Futures, 8th May 2017
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Alien ‘chestburster’ scene in ITV News Sir John Hurt tribute breached code, Ofcom rules – Daily Telegraph
‘ITV News breached the broadcasting code in a tribute to actor Sir John Hurt, watchdog Ofcom has ruled.’
Daily Telegraph, 8th May 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Defendant told to pay £100k legal costs to council over harassment campaign – Local Government Lawyer
‘A man has been ordered to pay Hertsmere Borough Council £100,000 in legal costs after he conducted a long campaign of harassment against councillors and officers.’
Local Government Lawyer, 4th May 2017
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Don’t threaten me! Reform of the UK “threats” rules – Technology Law Update
‘Your technology, branding and confidential information are key assets. If you find that a competitor is taking advantage of them illegally you may be tempted to let them know straight away. You may also want to inform the supply chain in public statements about infringing imports, or products that take advantage of your proprietary technology. While this seems like the obvious first step to take, it is dangerous. If you are not careful you can find yourself at the wrong end of a “threats” action.’
Technology Law Update, 4th May 2017
Source: www.technology-law-blog.co.uk
Smoking Law Changes: the six new cigarette and tobacco rules explained – The Independent
‘From May 21, cigarettes will be sold in plain packaging and 20g will be the minimum size for a bag of tobacco.’
The Independent, 8th May 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Legal Aid Agency criticised for trying to prosecute major law firm fraud through local authority rather than CPS – Legal Futures
‘The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has taken over prosecution of a major legal aid fraud by a law firm after the Court of Appeal criticised the Legal Aid Agency (LAA) for trying to run the case through the fraud department of a local authority instead.’
Legal Futures, 8th May 2017
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Amanda Telfer death: Construction boss jailed – BBC News
‘A construction boss has been jailed over the “wholly needless” death of a lawyer who was crushed by falling windows.’
BBC News, 5th May 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
