‘A doctor who gave the president of a university polo club a cocktail of drugs leading him to choke to death on a sock has been jailed.’
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Daily Telegraph, 18th March 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘2015 promises to be an interesting year for local government, albeit against a backdrop of continued cuts, with localism, devolution and reform of local government finance all politically prominent issues, although it is too soon to predict what form they will take. After considering the general context, this paper addresses recent case law that is relevant to local government finance and in particular the caution that must be exercised against the unlawful use of charging to generate revenue. We then outline some of the main features of the Government’s Deregulation Bill, which is currently at the report stage in the House of Lords, and conclude with a reminder of the potential pit-falls of promises in an election year.’
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Thirty Nine Essex Street, February 2015
Source: www.39essex.com
‘A recent High Court decision1 not only demonstrates the difficulty for trade mark owners in enforcing descriptive trade marks (and the risk that those trade marks may be found to be invalid) but also highlights potential pitfalls where trade marks co-exist within the same market. Also of interest is Arnold J’s criticism of the Court of Appeal’s decision in Interflora with regard to burden of proof for “double identity” cases.’
RPC IP Hub, 17th March 2015
Source: www.rpc.co.uk
‘A great-grandfather who died after hospital staff decided without consultation that he should not be resuscitated was not neglected because medics were following guidelines, a coroner has concluded.’
The Guardian, 18th March 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A recent case on the issue of fire safety — or, more exactly, the provisions of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 — has proved both interesting and instructive on the desirability and necessity of precision when drafting an indictment for proceedings brought before the Crown Court.’
Park Square Barristers, 4th MArch 2015
Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk
‘Irvine Maccabe discusses practical issues and strategies to consider in relation to recusal, judicial misconduct and transcripts.’
No. 5 Chambers, 12th January 2015
Source: www.no5.com
‘The Government is to regulate bitcoin exchanges to stop their use as money laundering hubs, the Treasury said today.’
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The Independent, 18th March 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Normally, where an application for judicial review is made the first stage is for a judge to consider the grounds for judicial review and the acknowledgement of service and summary grounds of defence, then decide without holding a hearing whether permission should be granted. Lawyers commonly refer to this decision as being “on the papers” because there is no oral hearing.’
Free Movement, 19th March 2015
Source: www.freemovement.org.uk
‘A man has been summoned to appear in court over allegations he flew a drone over London landmarks and at several football grounds during matches.’
BBC News, 18th March 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Judy Dawson looks at the recent judgment of the Court of Appeal in Delaney v Secretary of State for Transport and the insurance indemnity issues that arise.’
Park Square Barristers, 11th March 2015
Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk
‘As the Crown Prosecution Service places increasing focus on securing convictions in domestic-violence cases, there is a sense that victimless prosecutions have become far more common, particularly in the Magistrates’ Courts.’
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Park Square Barristers, 6th March 2015
Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk
‘Judge rules HMP Manchester still has to pay Ryan Hough nearly £3,000 compensation for bunk bed fall despite burglar being caught taking TV in raid on fire-hit home.’
Daily Telegraph, 18th March 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘The UK uses the most tracking cookies of any EU country. How should you be protecting your privacy online?’
The Guardian, 19th March 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘MedCo Registration Solutions’ is the new compulsory system for sourcing medical reports in soft tissue injury claims brought under the PAP for low value PI claims in RTAs.
Zenith PI Blog, 17th March 2015
Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com
‘The young people locked up in Clayfields House have been convicted of serious crimes, from assault to murder. Under close supervision, many have turned their lives around – but now this unusual prison may be under threat.’
The Guardian, 18th March 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘The health system in England could benefit if plans to involve pharmacists more in delivering treatments and care in GP surgeries are implemented, an expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 17th March 2015
Source: www.out-law.com
‘Informing witnesses of the general nature of a defence case could jeopardise the fairness of the trial, the Law Society has said in response to a consultation on draft prosecution guidance.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 17th March 2015
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
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