Alexander Litvinenko death inquiry report completed – BBC News
‘The inquiry report into the death of ex-Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko in London in 2006 has been completed.’
BBC News, 15th December 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Legal Aid Agency delays “no longer” a good reason to miss deadlines, CA warns – Litigation Futures
‘Solicitors who miss deadlines because they are waiting for a Legal Aid Agency funding decision can no longer rely on this alone as grounds to apply for an extension of time, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 15th December 2015
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Saudi millionaire cleared of raping teenager after claiming he accidentally fell on top of her – Daily Telegraph
‘Property developer accused of forcing himself on 18-year-old is acquitted of rape after telling jury he accidentally fell on her as she tried to seduce him .’
Daily Telegraph, 16th December 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Woman who used fake penis to have sex with a woman avoids jail – The Guardian
‘A woman who wore a body suit and used a fake penis when having sex with a woman she met online has avoided jail.’
The Guardian, 15th December 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The Importance of Keeping Promises: Warner-Lambert Company LLC v Sandoz GmbH and Others – NIPC Law
‘In Swiss Style Claims: Warner-Lambert Companv Actavis 25 Jan 2015 I explained that Warner-Lambert LLC had a patent for a drug called pregabalin for treating epilepsy and GAD (generalized anxiety disorder). That patent expired in 2013 although the monopoly was extended for a short time by a supplementary protection certificate which has now lapsed. Warner-Lambert discovered a new use for pregabalin in the treatment of neuropathic pain for which it was granted a new patent. Actavis sought the revocation of the new patent on grounds of obviousness and insufficiency and applied for permission to market pregabalin for the treatment of epilepsy and GAD. The case that I discussed in my case note was an unsuccessful attempt by Warner-Lambert to impose conditions on the sale of pregabilin in the UK (see Warner -Lambert Company, LLC v Actavis Group Ptc EHF and others [2015] EWHC 72 (Pat)).’
NIPC Law, 9th December 2015
Source: www.nipclaw.blogspot.co.uk
Money, money, money – LAG Housing Law
‘Sam Madge-Wyld considers the Autumn Statement and its implications for housing.’
LAG Housing Law, 10th December 2015
Source: www.laghousinglaw.com
A house reasonably so called – New Law Journal
‘Andy Creer looks at the decision in Jewelcraft.’
New Law Journal, 11th December 2015
Source: www.newlawjournal.co.uk
Domestic Violence and Care Proceedings: Re-victimising the Victim? – Family Law Week
‘Rebekah Wilson, barrister, of Garden Court Chambers examines the plight of victims of domestic violence who find themselves caught up in care proceedings.’
Family Law Week, 11th December 2015
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
English courts will extend arbitration clauses to widest possible range of disputes, expert says – OUT-LAW.com
‘A contract’s arbitration clause should be extended to apply to a claim not directly covered by that contract, the High Court has ruled. The claim was brought by Russian businessmen against their former partners in the redevelopment of a Moscow hotel.’
OUT-LAW.com, 15th December 2015
Source: www.out-law.com
Martin Lewis begins legal challenge over quiet student loans change – Daily Telegraph
‘Campaigner Martin Lewis has engaged lawyers to investigate whether the Government has acted illegally in asking students to repay more.’
Daily Telegraph, 14th December 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Ex-civil service chief criticises government for attempts to curb FoI legislation – The Guardian
‘The UK government’s reasons for curbing freedom of information laws have been challenged by Lord Kerslake, the former head of the civil service.’
The Guardian, 15th December 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
DJ Neil Fox cleared of sexually assaulting young women – The Guardian
‘The radio DJ Neil Fox broke down in tears after he was cleared of sexually abusing young fans and colleagues, saying his case highlighted concerns over the investigation and prosecution of high-profile cases.’
The Guardian, 14th December 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Antiques dealer jailed for organising theft of Alzheimer’s sufferers’ cherished belongings – Daily Telegraph
‘The treasured possessions and family heirlooms were stolen from elderly homeowners as they slept.’
Daily Telegraph, 14th December 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Jack Adcock death: Doctor and nurse get suspended sentences for manslaughter – BBC News
‘A doctor and an agency nurse who “seriously neglected” a six-year-old boy who died in hospital have been sentenced for his manslaughter.’
BBC News, 14th December 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
When humanitarian law meets human rights – OUP Blog
‘As we reflect on Human Rights Month and the implications of conflict throughout 2015, we have asked some of the humanitarian law scholars who contributed to the new Geneva Conventions Commentary to explore the interplay between these two important legal disciplines, and how we should approach them in the future.’
OUP Blog, 15th December 2015
Source: www.blog.oup.com
Nurofen makers under investigation after court rules on misleading adverts – The Guardian
‘The UK’s advertising watchdog is investigating claims made by the makers of Nurofen after an Australian court ordered the company to step selling several versions of the popular painkiller.’
The Guardian, 15th December 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lords reject attempt to lower EU referendum voting age to 16 – The Guardian
‘Sixteen- and 17-year-olds will not be given the vote in the the planned EU referendum, after peers succumbed to a government demand and voted to reject an extension of the franchise.’
The Guardian, 14th December 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Police forces let down vulnerable victims, says watchdog – Daily Telegraph
‘Official report says the elderly, disabled and domestic violence victims are not receiving an adequate service from nearly three quarters of forces in England and Wales.’
Daily Telegraph, 15th December 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Nurses jailed for falsifying stroke patients’ records – The Guardian
‘Two nurses have been jailed for “playing with people’s lives” by falsifying vulnerable stroke patients’ vital medical tests.’
The Guardian, 14th December 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
