City minister promises new crackdown on bonus culture – The Guardian

Posted August 13th, 2009 in financial regulation, news, remuneration by sally

“The government is prepared to take further steps to clamp down on City bonuses after the Financial Services Authority today [12 August]  published a watered-down code on bankers’ pay.”

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The Guardian, 12th August 2009

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Extradited for ‘stealing’ a mobile phone – The Times

Posted August 13th, 2009 in extradition, news by sally

“Ervin Juresa does not seem like a man on Europol’s most-wanted list. He is mild-mannered, well dressed and articulate — less international master criminal, more suburban accountant.”

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The Times, 13th August 2009

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Daily Express told to label advertorials clearly – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 13th, 2009 in advertising, news by sally

“The Daily Express newspaper tried to dodge advertising rules by publishing adverts and pretending they were normal articles, advertising regulator the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said.”

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OUT-LAW.COM, 12th August 2009

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Former Royal harpist to face trial on burglary charges – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 13th, 2009 in burglary, news by sally

“Jemima Phillips, a former Royal Harpist, is due to stand trial in October accused of burgling four houses.”

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Daily Telegraph, 12th August 2009

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MI5 whistleblower David Shayler ordered to leave farmhouse squat – The Guardian

Posted August 13th, 2009 in news, repossession by sally

“MI5 whistleblower David Shayler was today ordered to leave the National Trust property in which he is squatting.”

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The Guardian, 12th August 2009

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More banks told ‘reveal accounts’ – BBC News

Posted August 13th, 2009 in banking, news, taxation by sally

“More than 300 UK and foreign banks have been told to hand over details of UK taxpayers who have accounts offshore.”

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BBC News, 13th August 2009

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Paramedic struck off after car park sex act – The Independent

Posted August 13th, 2009 in news, paramedics, professional conduct by sally

“A paramedic who was given oral sex in a hospital car park while on duty was today [12 August] struck off.”

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The Independent, 12th August 2009

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Deportees ‘at risk of abuse’ – The Independent

Posted August 13th, 2009 in immigration, news, refugees by sally

“Refugees deported from Britain are at risk of ill-treatment and abuse by immigration officers and security guards, a damning report into the system for removing immigrants and failed asylum seekers has found.”

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The Independent, 13th August 2009

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Victorian law catches drinker on mobility scooter – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 13th, 2009 in disabled persons, drunk in charge, news by sally

“Peter Bright from Norfolk has been convicted of driving his mobility scooter over the drink-drive limit under an historic Victorian law dating back almost 140 years.”

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Daily Telegraph, 12th August 2009

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‘Honeymoon from hell’ victim wins £300,000 payout – The Guardian

Posted August 13th, 2009 in compensation, holidays, news by sally

“A man whose honeymoon was ruined when he contracted a potentially fatal illness has been awarded nearly £300,000 compensation from a holiday company.”

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The Guardian, 12th August 2009

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Lockerbie bomber could be freed from prison next week – The Guardian

Posted August 13th, 2009 in murder, news, parole by sally

“Preparations are under way to free the Libyan man convicted of the Lockerbie bombing from prison next week, after doctors said his terminal prostate cancer was in its final stages.”

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The Guardian, 13th August 2009

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Masri v Consolidated Contractors International (UK) Ltd and Others (No 4) – Times Law Reports

Posted August 13th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Masri v Consolidated Contractors International (UK) Ltd and Others (No 4)

House of Lords

“A judgment creditor who was owed a judgment debt by a foreign company could not obtain an order for examination of an officer of the company who was outside the jurisdiction.”

The Times, 13th August 2009

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Young Brits are confused about legality of file-sharing – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 12th, 2009 in copyright, internet, news by sally

“Young people continue to download as much copyright-infringing music as ever and are still confused about their liability for copyright infringement, a study of their music habits has found.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2009

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Court threat to offshore accounts as taxman does deal with Liechtenstein – The Times

Posted August 12th, 2009 in news by sally

“Some of the richest people in the UK will find out today if the taxman will be allowed access to details of their secret offshore accounts.”

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The Times, 12th August 2009

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted August 12th, 2009 in law reports by sally

High Court (Chancery Division)

Bluebrook Ltd, Re [2009] EWHC 2114 (Ch) (11 August 2009)

Wall v Collins & Jennifer Collins [2009] EWHC 2100 (Ch) (11 August 2009)

High Court (Family Division)

GC v LD & Ors [2009] EWHC 1942 (Fam) (24 July 2009)

High Court (Technology and Constructions Court)

Camillin Denny Architects Ltd v Adelaide Jones & Co Ltd [2009] EWHC 2110 (TCC) (11 August 2009)

Corby Group Litigation v Corby District Council (Costs) [2009] EWHC 2109 (TCC) (11 August 2009)

Source: www.bailii.org

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted August 12th, 2009 in legislation by sally

The Channel Tunnel (International Arrangements) (Amendment) Order 2009

The Registrar of Companies (Fees) (Companies, Overseas Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships) Regulations 2009

The Criminal Defence Service (General) (No. 2) (Amendment No. 2) Regulations 2009

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Fisher v Brooker and Others – Times Law Reports

Posted August 12th, 2009 in law reports by sally

Fisher v Brooker and Others

House of Lords

“A delay of almost 40 years in claiming a share of the copyright in a musical work, could not be defeated by the equitable doctrines of estoppel or laches when the defendants had suffered no detriment from the claimant’s delay and, on the contrary, had derived a financial benefit which far outweighed any detriment which might have resulted from the delay.”

The Times, 12th August 2009

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High Court allows evidence of ‘without prejudice’ exchanges to aid interpretation – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 12th, 2009 in interpretation, news, without prejudice communications by sally

“Evidence of negotiations that were conducted on a ‘without prejudice’ basis can be admitted in court proceedings to aid the interpretation of a settlement agreement, a High Court judge has ruled.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2009

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MoD facing legal action over pair held without charge in Afghan jail – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2009 in armed forces, Iran, news, rendition by sally

“The Ministry of Defence faces legal action over its refusal to identify two men handed over by British troops in Iraq to American forces who subsequently transferred them to the infamous ‘dark prison’ at Bagram in Afghanistan.”

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The Guardian, 11th August 2009

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Baby P’s father says he will sue ‘negligent’ Haringey Council – The Times

Posted August 12th, 2009 in child abuse, negligence, news, social services by sally

“The father of Baby Peter is preparing to sue Haringey Council for failing to protect his son.”

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The Times, 12th August 2009

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