E-Visas – The Big Switch – EIN Blog

Posted October 9th, 2024 in documents, government departments, immigration, news, visas by sally

‘Millions are being invited to switch from physical immigration documents to E-Visas in an attempt to modernise and introduce the digital immigration system to the UK. From 17 February 2024 the Home Office began sending emails to all those with physical immigration documents called Biometric Resident Permits (BRPs), inviting them to create a UK Visa and Immigration Account to access their E-Visas. The E-Visas are digital proof of their immigration status.’

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EIN Blog, 8th October 2024

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No misconduct by Rooney lawyers, judge rules – BBC News

Posted October 9th, 2024 in barristers, costs, defamation, news, professional conduct, sport by sally

‘Coleen Rooney’s lawyers did not commit misconduct, a judge has ruled, after Rebekah Vardy accused her of “deliberately” understating her legal costs during the 2022 Wagatha libel trial.’

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BBC News, 8th October 2024

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UK immigration laws ‘cannot be uncoupled from racism’, say minority ethnic MPs – The Guardian

Posted October 9th, 2024 in bills, colonies, compensation, government departments, immigration, news, parliament, racism by sally

‘Twenty-five black, Asian and minority ethnic MPs have written to the home secretary telling her that the framing of Britain’s immigration legislation “cannot be uncoupled from racism and the exclusion of people of colour”.’

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The Guardian, 8th October 2024

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The future of restructuring plans is being shaped by emerging case law – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 9th, 2024 in appeals, company law, landlord & tenant, news by sally

‘The use of restructuring plans over the past year shows that they remain an important part of the restructuring toolkit in the UK – and, as companies continue to face economic challenges, we expect they will continue to be an option for businesses in the next 12 months too.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 8th October 2024

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UK advertising watchdog cracks down on misleading broadband price ads – The Guardian

Posted October 9th, 2024 in advertising, codes of practice, consumer protection, news, ombudsmen, telecommunications by sally

‘The UK advertising watchdog has cracked down on marketing campaigns by telecoms companies including BT, EE, Virgin Media and O2 for misleading consumers about price rises added to their bills during their contracts.’

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The Guardian, 9th October 2024

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Law Commission launches consultation on “out of date” disabled children’s social care law – Local Government Lawyer

Posted October 9th, 2024 in children, consultations, disabled persons, Law Commission, local government, news, social services by sally

‘The Law Commission has today (8 October) published a consultation paper on disabled children’s social care law, as part of a review to ensure it is fairer, simpler and more up to date.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 8th October 2024

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Wild camping legal challenge goes to Supreme Court – BBC News

Posted October 9th, 2024 in appeals, commons, news, Supreme Court by sally

‘A long-running legal challenge over the right to wild camp on Dartmoor is being heard at the Supreme Court in London.’

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BBC News, 8th October 2024

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Manchester City’s tribunal verdict: the key questions answered – The Guardian

Posted October 8th, 2024 in competition, damages, loans, news, shareholders, sport by sally

‘Champions are claiming success over Premier League and we look at what the ruling means and possible ramifications.’

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The Guardian, 8th October 2024

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Family court judges use victim-blaming language in domestic abuse cases, finds AI project – The Guardian

Posted October 8th, 2024 in artificial intelligence, bias, domestic violence, family courts, gender, judgments, judiciary, news, victims, women by sally

‘Judges in the family courts are using victim-blaming and gender-biased language towards domestic abuse survivors, AI analysis of judgments and appeals in England and Wales reveals.’

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The Guardian, 8th October 2024

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Male barristers “not being held to account” for bullying women – Legal Futures

Posted October 8th, 2024 in barristers, bullying, complaints, disciplinary procedures, harassment, news, standards, women by sally

‘The Bar Standards Board (BSB) is “not holding perpetrator barristers accountable for harassment and bullying of women”, female barrister groups have argued.’

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Legal Futures, 8th October 2024

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Ban on advertising junk food before 9pm resurrected in the UK – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 8th, 2024 in advertising, children, food, health, media, news, regulations by sally

‘Restrictions on advertising “less heathy” food and drink on TV and online will start to apply across the UK from 1 October 2025. However, despite a recent government response confirming the draft implementation regulations, important details are still lacking for food suppliers and media companies to prepare properly for the upcoming changes, according to legal experts.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 7th October 2024

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Paterson v UK: Parliament and Human Rights in Strasbourg – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted October 8th, 2024 in families, human rights, immunity, news, parliament, political parties, standards by sally

‘The name ‘Chris Pincher’ has become synonymous with Boris Johnson’s downfall, but it was the case of Owen Paterson that precipitated the unrest in the Conservative Party that ultimately led to the former Prime Minister’s resignation.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 8th October 2024

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Row over ‘sheer magnitude’ of Wagatha legal bill – BBC News

Posted October 8th, 2024 in costs, defamation, media, news, privacy, sport by sally

‘The so-called Wagatha Christie dispute has gone back to the High Court, with Rebekah Vardy challenging the “sheer magnitude” of the legal costs claimed by Coleen Rooney from their 2022 libel trial.’

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BBC News, 7th October 2024

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Mediation in England and Wales – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 8th, 2024 in Commercial Court, county courts, dispute resolution, fees, news by sally

‘Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process using the services of a mediator, who is a neutral third party who will attempt to facilitate negotiation by the parties of an agreed settlement.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 7th October 2024

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Berkshire GP jailed over indecent assaults against seven female patients – The Guardian

Posted October 8th, 2024 in abuse of position of trust, doctors, imprisonment, news, professional conduct, sexual offences by sally

‘A GP has been jailed after being found guilty of a string of indecent assaults against seven female patients in Berkshire.’

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The Guardian, 7th October 2024

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Man, 81, sentenced after city centre protests – BBC News

Posted October 7th, 2024 in assault, demonstrations, immigration, news, public order, sentencing, suspended sentences, violent disorder by michael

‘An 81-year-old man who stamped on another man who was being arrested during protests in Nottingham city centre has been sentenced.’

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BBC News, 7th October 2024

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Indecent assault GP jailed for 22 years – BBC News

Posted October 7th, 2024 in abuse of position of trust, doctors, imprisonment, news, professional conduct, sentencing, sexual offences by michael

‘A GP who indecently assaulted women as he carried out routine medical examinations on them has been jailed for 22 years.’

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BBC News, 7th October 2024

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted October 7th, 2024 in law reports by michael

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Elliott Associates LP & Anor, R. (On the Application Of) v The London Metal Exchange & Anor [2024] EWCA Civ 1168 (07 October 2024)

Shehabi & Anor v Kingdom of Bahrain [2024] EWCA Civ 1158 (04 October 2024)

Panasonic Holdings Corporation v Xiaomi Technology UK Ltd & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 1143 (03 October 2024)

Glaser & Anor v Atay [2024] EWCA Civ 1111 (03 October 2024)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

PRP, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1150 (04 October 2024)

Welsh, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1149 (20 September 2024)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Farnham Town Council v Secretary of State for Levelling Up Housing & Communities & Anor [2024] EWHC 2458 (Admin) (03 October 2024)

RR, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of Enfield [2024] EWHC 2501 (Admin) (03 October 2024)

Marcisz v the Regional Court In Bielsko – Biala Republic of Poland [2024] EWHC 2441 (Admin) (26 September 2024)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Khan & Ors v Khan [2024] EWHC 2491 (Ch) (04 October 2024)

WealthTek LLP (Re Investment Bank Special Administration Regulations 2011) [2024] EWHC 2520 (Ch) (04 October 2024)

HRH the Duke of Sussex v News Group Newspapers Ltd [2024] EWHC 2526 (Ch) (04 October 2024)

Piacquadio & Anor v Sparkes & Ors [2024] EWHC 2518 (Ch) (04 October 2024)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Pliego & Anor v Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd & Ors [2024] EWHC 2522 (Comm) (07 October 2024)

Jaffe & Anor Greybull Capital LLP & Ors[2024] EWHC 2534 (Comm) (07 October 2024)

Magomedov & Ors v Kuzovkov & Ors [2024] EWHC 2527 (Comm) (04 October 2024)

Joyvio Group Co Ltd & Ors v Moreno & Ors [2024] EWHC 2493 (Comm) (03 October 2024)

High Court (Patents Court)

Pfizer Ltd v GlaxoSmithKline Biological SA & Anor [2024] EWHC 2523 (Pat) (07 October 2024)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

London Borough of Havering v Stokes & Ors [2024] EWHC 2496 (KB) (03 October 2024)

High Court (Technology & Construction Court)

A & V Building Solution Ltd v J & B Hopkins Ltd [2024] EWHC 2516 (TCC) (03 October 2024)

Source: www.bailii.org

Verdict reached in Man City’s first legal case with Premier League – latest news – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 7th, 2024 in competition, damages, loans, news, shareholders, sport by michael

‘Manchester City are claiming victory in their landmark legal battle with the Premier League over the associated-party transaction (APT) rules that govern commercial spending by state and multi-club ownerships.’

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Daily Telegraph, 7th October 2024

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Section 21 and Gas Safety Certificates – what’s in a name? – Nearly Legal

Posted October 7th, 2024 in housing, landlord & tenant, news, repossession by michael

‘This might be an issue with a limited life span, if the Renters’ Rights Bill comes into force in the first half of next year, as seems possible, but for now the vexed issue of gas safety certificates and the validity of section 21 notices rumbles on. The issue in this case was whether the GSCs served by the landlord were valid under Regulation 36(3)(c) of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998. There is also an address to the issue of whether a landlord needs to serve a GSC within 12 months of the previous inspection. Usual caveats apply – first instance County Court District Judge decision so not binding or precedent.’

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Nearly Legal, 6th October 2024

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