‘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.’
OUT-LAW.com, 8th October 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘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.’
The Guardian, 9th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘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.’
Local Government Lawyer, 8th October 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A long-running legal challenge over the right to wild camp on Dartmoor is being heard at the Supreme Court in London.’
BBC News, 8th October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Champions are claiming success over Premier League and we look at what the ruling means and possible ramifications.’
The Guardian, 8th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘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.’
The Guardian, 8th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘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.’
OUT-LAW.com, 7th October 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘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.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 8th October 2024
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
‘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.’
BBC News, 7th October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘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.’
OUT-LAW.com, 7th October 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘A GP has been jailed after being found guilty of a string of indecent assaults against seven female patients in Berkshire.’
The Guardian, 7th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘An 81-year-old man who stamped on another man who was being arrested during protests in Nottingham city centre has been sentenced.’
BBC News, 7th October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A GP who indecently assaulted women as he carried out routine medical examinations on them has been jailed for 22 years.’
BBC News, 7th October 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Shehabi & Anor v Kingdom of Bahrain [2024] EWCA Civ 1158 (04 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)
RR, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of Enfield [2024] EWHC 2501 (Admin) (03 October 2024)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Khan & Ors v Khan [2024] EWHC 2491 (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
‘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.’
Daily Telegraph, 7th October 2024
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘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.’
Nearly Legal, 6th October 2024
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
‘The woman behind the complaint, Ms Y, complained that professionals failed to understand her mother’s personality and wrongly determined she lacked capacity.’
Local Government Lawyer, 7th October 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A deputy High Court judge has dismissed a statutory review challenge brought by a town council over a planning inspector’s grant of permission for a 146-dwelling scheme, after finding that the court had no power to extend time for service of proceedings after they were served late by the claimant’s solicitors.’
Local Government Lawyer, 4th October 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘Thomas Kwan, 53, was on trial at Newcastle crown court and had initially denied attempted murder, but changed his plea after he heard the prosecution open the case against him.’
The Guardian, 7th October 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
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