Top job at US law firm for Goldsmith – The Times
“The former Attorney-General, Lord Goldsmith, QC, is joining a top American law firm today to lead its European litigation practice.”
The Times, 27th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Category: news
GMTV hit with biggest-ever fine over competition deception – OUT-LAW.com
“Media regulator Ofcom has fined broadcaster GMTV £2 million over its misconduct in viewer competitions over a four year period. It is the highest fine ever issued to a broadcaster by Ofcom, which said that up to 25 million people may have been cheated.”
OUT-LAW.com, 26th September 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
Top judge issues warning as radical cost budgeting looms – Legal Week
“A senior costs judge has warned law firms that they may soon have to set out their costs at the outset of cases as part of a radical clampdown on escalating fees.”
Legal Week, 27th September 2007
Source: www.legalweek.com
Victim letter delays criticised – BBC News
“Prosecution lawyers have been criticised for failing to inform crime victims when charges against a suspect are dropped or changed.”
BBC News, 26th September 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Petition to evict travellers ‘breaks race laws’ – Daily Telegraph
“A race relations group is taking legal action against a businessman who started a petition calling for the eviction of travellers from a car park.”
Daily Telegraph, 27th September 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Asylum seeker launches Aids test case – The Guardian
“An asylum seeker with Aids who claims it would amount to inhuman or degrading treatment to send her home to Uganda will take a test case to the 17-judge grand chamber of the European court of human rights in Strasbourg today.”
The Guardian, 26th September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Straw promises greater legal protection for ‘have-a-go-heroes’ – The Independent
“Greater protection from prosecution will be offered to “have-a-go heroes” under plans to strengthen the law on self-defence to be announced today.”
The Independent, 27th September 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
In-house lawyers call for flexible billing arrangements – The Times
“In-house lawyers are willing to pay higher legal fees for top-value advice but only if they can save costs on routine work, a new survey shows.”
The Times, 26th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Guideline Judgments Case Compendium – dangerous offender provisions – Sentencing Guidelines Council
“On Friday 21st September 2007, the Sentencing Guidelines Council published an addendum to the Compendium of Court of Appeal Guidelines. This relates to the dangerous offender provisions and brings together key judgments, setting them in the context of the statutory provisions; the document also contains two flow charts to help in ensuring that the proper stages are followed in the decision making process.”
Dangerous Offenders – Guide for Sentencers and Practitioners (PDF)
Sentencing Guidelines Council, 21st September 2007
Source: www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk
Nationwide seeks £20m in law firm court case – The Times
“Nationwide, the building society, is suing Eversheds, one of the country’s largest law firms, for more than £20 million, claiming that it was given negligent advice on an allegedly fraudulent property deal.”
The Times, 26th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Crowded jails ‘threaten public’ – BBC News
“Overcrowded jails are presenting a threat to the public, the Chief Inspector of Prisons has told the BBC.”
BBC News, 26th September 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Pensioner given Asbo for loud Vera Lynn music – Daily Telegraph
“A patriotic pensioner has been given an Asbo for playing his Vera Lynn records too loudly.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th September 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Suspects get drink advice in cell – BBC News
“Alcohol support workers have been allowed to interview suspects in police cells in a bid to combat binge drinking and alcohol-related crime.”
BBC News, 26th September 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
DNA link in 1975 murders – The Guardian
“Two high-profile murders of young women which took place more than 30 years ago have been linked by DNA evidence. Scotland Yard are hoping that the link could lead to the solving of the murders of a Playboy bunny and a schoolgirl.”
The Guardian, 26th September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Charges possible in missing Genette Tate case – Daily Telegraph
“Charges could finally be brought in the case of Genette Tate, the newspaper girl who disappeared on her delivery round 29 years ago.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th September 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
The Companies Act: the longest piece of legislation ever – The Times
“The Government’s aim is to simplify company law and make it easier to understand, especially for small businesses – yet it is the longest piece of legislation passed by Parliament since it was established by Oliver Cromwell in the 17th century. Eight years in the making, the Act runs to 1,300 sections and 701 pages.”
The Times, 25th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Seized ‘art porn’ owned by Sir Elton John – Daily Telegraph
“A photograph by a controversial American artist which is part of Sir Elton John’s private collection has been seized by police from a gallery on suspicion it may have breached child pornography laws.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th September 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Channel 4 vindicated over Diana documentary – Daily Telegraph
“The media watchdog has upheld Channel 4’s decision to show a controversial documentary about the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th September 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
