Diversity boss calls for ‘inclusive culture’ at legal firms – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted August 4th, 2011 in diversity, law firms, news by sally

“The incoming global head of diversity and inclusion at City giant Herbert Smith has warned that some law firms still need to do much more to create an ‘inclusive culture’.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 4th August 2011

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Getting married? Top legal tips for couples-to-be – The Guardian

Posted August 4th, 2011 in marriage, news, prenuptial agreements, wills by sally

“Philippa Cunniff, family law partner at Turcan Connell, has some distinctly unromantic but potentially invaluable advice.”

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The Guardian, 4th August 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Courts, schools and health data opened to all – The Independent

Posted August 4th, 2011 in freedom of information, internet, news, statistics by sally

“Thousands of pieces of information about public services, from warnings of delays on the railways to details of jobs landed by new graduates, will be thrown open to scrutiny under plans for a ‘transparency revolution’ announced today by the Government.”

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The Independent, 4th August 2011

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Campaigners to shun UK inquiry into detainee ‘torture’ – BBC News

Posted August 4th, 2011 in inquiries, news, private hearings, torture by sally

“Campaigners and lawyers acting for former detainees say they will boycott an inquiry into the alleged torture and mistreatment of UK terror suspects.”

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BBC News, 4th August 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Government broadly backs Hargreaves recommendations to change IP frameworks – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 4th, 2011 in copyright, intellectual property, news, reports by sally

“The UK’s intellectual property (IP) laws sometimes hamper business growth, the Government has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd August 2011

Source: www.out-law.com

Saudi prince wins libel damages over Independent story – BBC News

Posted August 4th, 2011 in damages, defamation, news by sally

“Saudi Arabia’s interior minister has accepted undisclosed damages over an article in The Independent newspaper accusing him of ordering police to shoot and kill unarmed protesters.”

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BBC News, 3rd August 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Illegal filesharing: trade bodies demand government crackdown – The Guardian

Posted August 3rd, 2011 in copyright, internet, legislation, news by sally

“Leading trade bodies for the film and music industries have warned the government that it must move quickly to implement an effective system to crack down on pirate websites, after Vince Cable announced that plans to block illegal file-sharing websites have been scrapped.”

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The Guardian, 3rd August 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Paralysed woman’s £6m damages claim against pool owner dismissed – The Guardian

Posted August 3rd, 2011 in accidents, damages, duty of care, negligence, news, personal injuries by sally

“A woman who launched a £6m damages claim after being left paralysed when she hit her head on the bottom of a swimming pool during an impromptu late-night party has lost her high court action.”

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The Guardian, 3rd August 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Claimant lawyers warn over health and safety review – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted August 3rd, 2011 in compensation, health & safety, news by sally

“Ministers have been warned they risk inviting a raft of claims by loosening health and safety legislation.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 3rd August 2011

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Current Awareness Survey

Posted August 3rd, 2011 in news by sally

In May of this year we re-designed the Current Awareness blog and we are eager to get readers’ feedback on the new design as well as the service in general. We would be grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete a short survey.

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When suicide was illegal – BBC News

Posted August 3rd, 2011 in crime, news, suicide by sally

“Up until 50 years ago suicide was a crime in England and Wales. But why were people prosecuted for attempted ‘self-murder’ and how did things change?”

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BBC News, 3rd August 2011

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted August 3rd, 2011 in law reports by sally

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

BB, R (on the application of) v Special Immigration Appeals Commission & Anor [2011] EWCA Civ 2129 (02 August 2011)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Boggild & Ors, R. v [2011] EWCA Crim 1928 (19 July 2011)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Hargreaves v Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government & Ors [2011] EWHC 1999 (Admin) (2 August 2011)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk

Posted August 3rd, 2011 in legislation by sally

The Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) (Amendment) Regulations 2011

The Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011

The Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011

Source: www.legislation.gov.uk

Woman guilty of rape plot – The Guardian

Posted August 3rd, 2011 in conspiracy, news, rape by sally

“A 19-year-old woman has been convicted of plotting to lure two teenage girls on a night out to be raped by three men.”

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The Guardian, 2nd August 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Media ‘must be forewarned’ of celebrity injunctions – The Guardian

Posted August 3rd, 2011 in injunctions, media, news, privacy, public interest by sally

“Newspapers and broadcasters must be forewarned of the existence of all relevant high court gagging orders obtained by celebrities and other public figures, under new guidance issued by Lord Neuberger, the Master of the Rolls, on Monday.”

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The Guardian, 2nd August 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Christian midwife sues over order to wear trousers – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 3rd, 2011 in Christianity, hospitals, midwives, news, religious discrimination by sally

“A Christian midwife is suing a hospital for making her wear trousers in the operating theatre – because she claims the Bible forbids women from putting on men’s clothing.”

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Daily Telegraph, 3rd August 2011

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Scientists credited on ghostwritten articles ‘should be charged with fraud’ – The Guardian

Posted August 3rd, 2011 in doctors, fraud, medical ethics, medical treatment, news, professional conduct by sally

“Doctors and scientists who put their names to medical articles they have not written should be charged with professional misconduct and fraud, according to legal experts.”

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The Guardian, 2nd August 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

IPCC say police acted properly over Neath man’s death – BBC News

Posted August 3rd, 2011 in accidents, alcohol abuse, news, police, professional conduct by sally

“The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) has said two officers acted properly when they dealt with a Neath Valley man who later died.”

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BBC News, 2nd August 2011

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Landlords to be given new powers to evict ‘neighbours from hell’ – The Guardian

Posted August 3rd, 2011 in housing, landlord & tenant, news, repossession by sally

“A mandatory power of repossession is proposed by the government to make it easier to evict troublesome tenants from social housing.”

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The Guardian, 3rd August 2011

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Postman who called Andy Murray ‘useless jock’ is convicted of racism – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 3rd, 2011 in community service, criminal damage, news, racism, sentencing, sport by sally

“A postman has been convicted of racism after calling Andy Murray, the Scottish tennis player, a ‘useless Jock’.”

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Daily Telegraph, 3rd August 2011

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk