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
Appeal judge bemoans ‘trench warfare’ of litigation tactics – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Court of Appeal has thrown out a freezing order challenge in a ruling where two judges made scathing criticisms of disclosure failings.’
Law Society's Gazette, 9th August 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Justice review calls for end to child imprisonment in England – The Guardian
‘Rights organisations say child prisons remain inherently dangerous and result in poor outcomes on release.’
The Guardian, 12th August 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Surgeon suspended for sexual harassment at Oxford Transplant Centre – The Guardian
‘A transplant surgeon found to have sexually harassed four colleagues has been suspended for eight months.’
The Guardian, 9th August 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Drivers get Dart fines despite not using crossing – BBC News
‘Drivers from across the UK said they had received fines for unpaid journeys on the Dartford Crossing despite never having been there.’
BBC News, 12th August 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Compensation for water customers in England and Wales to double – The Guardian
‘Consumers in England and Wales will see the amount of compensation they receive for poor customer service from their water supplier at least double under new government measures to crack down on failing utilities companies.’
The Guardian, 12th August 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Doctor warned Valdo Calocane could kill, three years before Nottingham stabbings – The Guardian
‘Family share medical records of Calocane’s mental illness with BBC that they say show missed opportunities to prevent attacks.’
The Guardian, 12th August 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Research Briefing: Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) – House of Commons Library
‘This short paper explains what Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) are, how they are made and the various uses to which they can be put.’
House of Commons Library , 5th August 2024
Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Revealed: Rachel Reeves’s huge £47bn compensation bill for historical injustice, cover-up and negligence – The Independent
‘The efforts of the chancellor Rachel Reeves to get control of Britain’s finances are being hampered by a massive £47bn bill in outstanding compensation claims which could balloon even further, The Independent can reveal. Analysis of a report by the National Audit Office (NAO) showed £84bn has been pledged by previous governments, with 12 compensation schemes for injustice, cover-ups and negligence.’
The Independent, 11th August 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Thousands of babies witness domestic abuse each year and suffer ‘life-altering’ trauma, data reveals – The Independent
‘Nearly 130,000 babies were present at or were affected by an incident of domestic abuse in the past three years, new data from England’s police forces shows.’
The Independent, 8th August 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Repossession claims in England and Wales at highest in five years – The Guardianship
‘The number of claims made by banks and landlords to repossess homes in England and Wales has reached the highest level in five years as households struggle with higher borrowing costs.’
The Guardian, 8th August 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Man, 69, given prison sentence for violent disorder in English riots – The Guardian
‘A man thought to be the oldest person charged for taking part in the far-right-led riots, and two brothers who looted a library, were among those jailed on Thursday for their part in a crime “committed against the whole community”.’
The Guardian, 8th August 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Couple jailed for rioting outside asylum centre following afternoon at the bingo – The Independent
‘A couple have been jailed after rioting on the streets of Hartlepool as part of a “baying mob” – hours after spending the afternoon at the bingo.’
The Independent, 8th August 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
