Financial Remedies – Short Marriage – 33 Bedford Row
‘Financial Remedies – Short Marriage.’
33 Bedford Row, 7th August 2024
Source: www.33bedfordrow.co.uk
Protest v Disorder – Distinctions in Law | John Oliver writes – 5SAH
‘With reference to the disorder sweeping across the country, John Oliver writes about the court’s approach to protests and disorder and where the line between the two sits. John also summarises the court’s approach to sentencing offences committed in the context of widespread disorder. With reference to appeal cases, John explains that public protection, punishment and deterrence will be at the forefront of the sentencing judge’s mind in these cases.’
5SAH, 9th August 2024
Source: www.5sah.co.uk
Opine and No Punishment: Relief from Sanctions and Expert Evidence – 3 Hare Court
‘Does a late application for expert evidence in a discipline not addressed by existing directions require relief from sanctions, and with it, the formal application of the Denton test? In this article, Daniel Goldblatt and Katharine Bailey explore the practical implications of the Court of Appeal’s decision in Yesss, with a particular focus on late applications for expert evidence which may jeopardise a trial date.’
3 Hare Court, 8th August 2024
Source: www.3harecourt.com
UK crypto firm fine highlights regulatory agreement breach perils, say experts – OUT-LAW.com
‘The potential consequences of breaching voluntary requirements agreed with the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have been brought into sharp focus with recent enforcement action taken by the regulator, experts in financial regulation have said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
MEX Group Worldwide Ltd v Ford & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 959 (08 August 2024)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) Decisions
Exolum Pipeline System Ltd v Health and Safety Executive [2024] EWCA Crim 947 (09 August 2024)
High Court (Administrative Court)
Clerk v Gas Safe Register [2024] EWHC 2099 (Admin) (09 August 2024)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Dunstan v Ball [2024] EWHC 2105 (Ch) (09 August 2024)
Coutts-Lovie v Topaz Finance Ltd (t/a Heliodor Mortgages) [2024] EWHC 2079 (Ch) (09 August 2024)
High Court (Commercial Court)
KSY Juice Blends UK Ltd v Citrosuco GmbH [2024] EWHC 2098 (Comm) (09 August 2024)
Czech Republic v Diag Human SE & Anor [2024] EWHC 2102 (Comm) (09 August 2024)
Orion Shipping and Trading Ltd v Great Asia Maritime Ltd [2024] EWHC 2075 (Comm) (09 August 2024)
Holmes v Downing & Ors [2024] EWHC 2018 (Comm) (06 August 2024)
High Court (King’s Bench Division)
XS1 (A Child) v West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust [2024] EWHC 1865 (KB) (12 August 2024)
Source: www.bailii.org
Government delays reintroduction of litigation funding bill – Legal Futures
‘The government has shelved reintroducing the Litigation Funding Agreements (Enforceability) Bill until after the Civil Justice Council (CJC) has completed its review of funding next year.’
Legal Futures, 13th August 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
National firm hit with £22k fine for AML breaches – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Solicitors Regulation Authority has imposed one of its biggest fines against a law firm after another case where anti money-laundering measures were not up to scratch.’
Law Society's Gazette, 12th August 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Law firm employees succeed in ‘hugely sad case’ over wage deductions – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Law firm employees have succeeded in their employment tribunal claim over unauthorised deductions from their wages after the sole practitioner of the firm unexpectedly died.’
Law Society's Gazette, 13th August 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Nottingham attacks: series of errors led to Valdo Calocane being discharged, review finds – The Guardian
‘A “series of errors and misjudgments” in Valdo Calocane’s mental health care led to him being discharged, despite repeatedly not taking medication and showing signs of aggression, months before he killed three people in Nottingham, a report says.’
The Guardian, 13th August 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Mother died after neglect by hospital – coroner – BBC News
‘The death of a mother at the hospital where she gave birth to her fifth baby was “avoidable and contributed to by neglect”, a coroner has ruled.’
BBC News, 12th August 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Priest thought to pose risk to children is paid off – BBC News
‘The Church of England made a six-figure pay-off to a priest assessed as a potential risk to children and young people, a BBC investigation has found.’
BBC news, 13th August 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court of Appeal: Albanian siblings of EU nationals wrongly refused status under EUSS – EIN Blog
‘Vasa v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2024] EWCA Civ 777 (10 July 2024). The Court of Appeal held in this case that the SSHD had erred in refusing to grant pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) to non-EU nationals who were siblings of EU nationals who had exercised free movement rights in the UK before its withdrawal from the EU.’
EIN Blog, 9th August 2024
Source: www.ein.org.uk
Suitable accommodation under section 190 Housing Act 1996 – Nearly Legal
‘ZRR, R (On the Application Of) v London Borough of Bexley (2024) EWHC 2073 (Admin). This was a judicial review of Bexley’s contention that temporary accommodation offered to ZRR under s.190 Housing Act 1996 was suitable and its duty was discharged when ZRR refused that accommodation.’
Nearly Legal, 11th August 2024
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
Tax issues for UK holding companies – OUT-LAW.com
‘This guide considers the tax implications of using a UK holding company to hold shares in other UK or overseas companies.’
OUT-LAW.com, 9th August 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
Using NDAs and data rooms to protect confidentiality during distressed sales – OUT-LAW.com
‘Putting in place measures to protect confidentiality during business sale negotiations should not be neglected, even in a distressed situation where speed is of the essence.’
OUT-LAW.com, 9th August 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
AI patents still possible in the UK despite Court of Appeal ruling – OUT-LAW.com
‘While a recent court ruling has not made it any easier, it remains possible for developers of software – including new artificial intelligence (AI) systems – to obtain patent protection for their inventions in the UK an expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2024
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
2 become 1 – Local Government Lawyer
‘Roderick Morton analyses an appeal from an inspector’s decision to grant both a Lawful Development Certificate (LDC) and planning permission for the amalgamation of two flats into one in a residential block of flats by the side of the Thames in Lambeth.’
Local Government Lawyer, 9th August 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Clarification of reasons – what is appropriate? – Local Government Lawyer
‘Emma Greenhalgh and Joanne Oakes highlight a recent case which raised important guidance in respect of what is appropriate when requesting clarification and when this may go too far as to “bamboozle” the judge.’
Local Government Lawyer, 9th August 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Local authority prosecutions and abuse of process – Local Government Lawyer
‘Recorder Zeb, sitting with two Justices in the Bristol Crown Court on appeal, recently found Bristol City Council had behaved in a way which “offends the sense of justice and fairness” in a prosecution against Wyldecrest Park Management Limited. Scott Stemp explains why.’
Local Government Lawyer, 9th August 2024
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
