Even a Single Page Missing … – Zenith PI Blog
‘A ruthless and salient reminder in procedure – make sure every page is in the bundle before the trial!’
Zenith PI Blog, 13th November 2015
Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com
Buzzards should not be protected any more than herring gulls and cormorants: High Court – UK Human Rights Blog
‘Public opinion regarding raptors and pheasant shoots should not influence the authorisation of buzzard control, the Administrative Court has ruled. Any derogations to the EU protection of wild birds should apply equally across wild avian species, irrespective of their popularity.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 14th November 2015
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
MPs to assess technological feasibility of requirements under proposed new surveillance laws – OUT-LAW.com
‘MPs at the UK parliament will assess whether it is technologically feasible for companies to comply with new communication surveillance laws that have been proposed.’
OUT-LAW.com, 13th November 2015
Source: www.out-law.com
Automotive Automatism – Zenith PI Blog
‘I recently appeared in a County Court trial on behalf of the Defendant in which we were relying upon the rarely employed defence of automatism. For those of you who might stumble upon this sort of case once in a while, this article may provide some assistance as to how the Court will deal with such a defence.’
Zenith PI Blog, 13th November 2015
Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com
Leveson: civil courts could introduce online screening of cases – Litigation Futures
‘Sir Brian Leveson, president of the Queen’s Bench Division, has argued that a “change in approach” is needed by the civil and family courts, including the introduction of a “screening process”.’
Litigation Futures, 13th November 2015
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Legal aid cuts: MoJ puts brakes on changes as solicitors revolt – The Independent
‘Moves to overhaul the legal-aid system have been delayed by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) in the face of more than 100 challenges from solicitors’ firms who claim the whole process is fundamentally flawed.’
The Independent, 15th November 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
The Gayle Newland sentence sets a dangerous precedent for transgender rights – Daily Telegraph
‘The trial of a woman who used a dildo to pose as a man exposes legal confusion about just what you can conceal from your lovers ‘
Daily Telegraph, 13th November 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Jeremy Clarkson and BBC sued for racial discrimination by Top Gear producer – The Guardian
‘The Top Gear producer verbally and physically attacked by Jeremy Clarkson is suing the BBC and the former presenter of the BBC2 motoring show for more than £100,000 for racial discrimination and personal injury.’
The Guardian, 13th November 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Judge vows to end secrecy in baby death case – Daily Telegraph
‘Judge says new hearing will allow public to know about “troubling circumstances” of Poppi Worthington’s death.’
Daily Telegraph, 12th November 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Gamekeeper’s environmental Aarhus claim to shoot buzzards? – UK Human Rights Blog
‘An interesting point arose in this judicial review (for which see Rosalind English’s post here). Could the claimant get the benefit of an order that any costs he might have had to pay were capped at £5,000? The original judge, Thirlwall J, when granting permission, had refused this costs protection. Ouseley J granted it, though, because the claimant won, the order is academic (short of a successful appeal by the defendant). ‘
UK Human Rights Blog, 14th November 2015
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Why your in-laws want you to sign a prenuptial agreement – The Guardian
‘Prenups are growing in popularity, as parents worry that their contribution to a child’s house deposit will be half-inched by a wayward partner.’
The Guardian, 15th November 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Government loses ‘pollutant of publicity’ FOI case – BBC News
‘The Cabinet Office has lost a tribunal case where it argued that publicly revealing how often a cabinet committee meets would harm the workings of government by introducing the “pollutant of publicity”.’
BBC News, 16th November 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ex-prison officer found guilty of leaking stories to Daily Mirror – The Guardian
‘A former prison officer from top security HMP Belmarsh has been found guilty of leaking stories about celebrity inmates to the Daily Mirror over six years.’
The Guardian, 13th November 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Nathan Matthews and Shauna Hoare jailed for Becky Watts killing – BBC News
‘Becky Watts’ stepbrother and his girlfriend have been jailed for killing the 16-year-old during a sexually-motivated kidnap plot. Nathan Matthews, 28, was sentenced to 33 years for murder and Shauna Hoare, 21, given 17 years for manslaughter.’
BBC News, 13th November 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Eviction and High Court Enforcement – Nearly Legal
‘A couple of recent cases have highlighted the issues involved in transferring County Court possession orders to the High Court for enforcement by High Court Enforcement Officers.’
Nearly Legal, 13th November 2015
Source: www.nearlylegal.co.uk
Qader & Ors v Esure Services Ltd (Birmingham CC – 15/10/15) – Fixed Recoverable Costs Apply In Some Multi Track Claims – Zenith PI
‘In this case, HHJ David Grant had to decide whether or not fixed recoverable costs applied to a claim that started out in the portal but was subsequently allocated to the multi-track.’
Zenith PI, 13th December 2015
Source: www.zenithpi.wordpress.com
When two into one won’t go – High Court allows limited separate representation of co-claimants – Litigation Futures
‘A mother and her children who were separately represented as claimants in a long-running case are entitled to the costs of two sets of solicitors up to a point, the High Court has ruled.’
Litigation Futures, 12th November 2015
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Ruling on interim costs payment reveals judge’s proportionality concern – Litigation Futures
‘A claimant law firm has been given a major shot across the bows over its costs claim in a clinical negligence case after a High Court judge heavily reduced the sum its client sought as payment on account of costs, on the grounds of both proportionality and necessity.’
Litgiation Futures, 13th November 2015
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
