‘Understand clients, know what they want and find a solution’ – The Times
“For 36 years Tony Wade has been a sole practitioner. Will the Legal Services Act turn him into a legal dinosaur?”
The Times, 20th August 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Category: news
Baby P three in sentence appeal – BBC News
“The three people responsible for the death of baby Peter Connelly have appealed against their sentences.”
BBC News, 20th August 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Tougher stance on domestic abuse – BBC News
“Domestic violence victims will be able to get greater protection from courts in England and Wales from next month.”
BBC News, 21st August 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Loophole may help Danny Fitzsimons to escape the death penalty – The Times
“The lawyers representing Danny Fitzsimons, the British security guard accused of killing two of his colleagues in Baghdad, have discovered a legal loophole allowing him to stand trial in Britain rather than Iraq, where he faces the death penalty.”
The Times, 21st August 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Judge condemns CPS for ‘lamentable’ housewife prosecution – Daily Telegraph
“A judge has criticised the ‘lamentable’ decision by the CPS to prosecute Susannah Marmot, a housewife, over claims she assaulted a nuisance neighbour in a row over her children’s football.”
Daily Telegraph, 20th August 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
ASBO for buskers who only knew two songs – The Independent
“A busking duo who tormented a Birmingham village by continuously playing just two songs have been given an ASBO banning them from performing in the area.”
The Independent, 20th August 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Prince Charles’s architecture foundation could face investigation – The Guardian
“Charity Commission considers whether to launch inquiry after allegations prince has undue influence over direction of Foundation for the Built Environment.”
The Guardian, 20th August 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Legal bid over temple demolition – BBC News
“A heritage group has started a legal challenge to try to prevent a Sikh temple in Kent from being demolished.”
BBC News, 20th August 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
OFT to probe online advertising and pricing tactics – OUT-LAW.com
“Consumer protection watchdog the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) will investigate online pricing tactics and internet advertising techniques that mislead consumers, it has said. It will also probe price comparison sites and behavioural advertising.”
OUT-LAW.com, 19th August 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
Skype broke advertising rules with high-quality webcam demo – OUT-LAW.com
“Internet phone company Skype should not have depicted a video call as being of such good quality in an advert because the experience was not typical, advertising regulator the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 19th August 2009
Source: www.out-law.com
Sacked bookshop staff win payout – BBC News
“Workers at a Christian bookshop chain have won a ‘substantial’ payout after being sacked, many by e-mail, by the company’s new owners, a union has said.”
BBC News, 19th August 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
MPs seek protection of British workers by cutting influx of migrants – The Times
“Tighter restrictions to curb the flow of skilled immigrants coming to Britain from outside Europe were recommended by a government committee yesterday in an effort to safeguard the position of British workers in the job market.”
The Times, 20th August 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Directors of Fertility1st accused of ‘procuring’ and delivering sperm – The Times
“Two directors of a fertility company appeared in court yesterday accused of delivering sperm to women by courier.”
The Times, 20th August 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Nurse Susan Pope sacked from school after smacking son loses appeal against dismissal – Daily Telegraph
“Susan Pope, the nurse sacked from a leading public school after smacking her son in her own home, has lost her claim for unfair dismissal.”
Daily Telegraph, 19th August 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Crunch victims use anti-stalking laws to challenge ‘greedy’ banks – The Independent
“Anti-stalking laws are being successfully used by people hit by the credit crunch to stop demands for payment from their banks, The Independent has learnt.”
The Independent, 20th August 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Injured Marine fighting for compensation says Prince Harry backs him – The Times
“A severely injured Royal Marine who says he has the full support of his friend, Prince Harry, took on the Ministry of Defence yesterday in a campaign to win better compensation for his injuries.”
The Times, 20th August 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Probation Service boss Phil Wheatley wants fewer community sentences – The Times
“Community sentences should be replaced by fines for thousands of offenders, the head of the Probation Service says.”
The Times, 20th August 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Local bus sector referred to Competition Commission – The Guardian
“The local bus sector is to be investigated over concerns that lack of competition is leading to higher fares for passengers, the Office of Fair Trading announced today.”
The Guardian, 20th August 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
