Reform in a teacup? – Law Society’s Gazette
“The government’s ‘constitutional renewal’ proposals offer piecemeal reforms of key British institution.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Acceleration of trade mark process is welcomed – OUT-LAW.com
“A proposal to shorten the period during which trade mark applications can be opposed will make the Government’s separate new fast-track trade mark process more appealing, one expert has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 3rd April, 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Law Lords to rule on clash of data protection and FOI laws – OUT-LAW.com
“A landmark case on the compatibility of data protection and freedom of information laws was heard by the House of Lords this week. The outcome could have profound implications, according to one expert.”
OUT-LAW.com, 3rd April, 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Alternative dispute resolution – an English viewpoint – Judiciary of England and Wales
“Speech by Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers, Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 2nd April 2008
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act comes into force – Ministry of Justice
“The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act comes into force this weekend (6 April).”
Ministry of Justice, 4th April 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Speech at youth crime conference – Ministry of Justice
“Justice Minister David Hanson has given a speech at an annual youth crime conference organised by Nacro, the crime reduction charity.”
Ministry of Justice, 3rd April
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Ministry of Justice capability review – Ministry of Justice
“The findings of the Ministry of Justice’s Capability Review have been published by the Cabinet Office.”
Ministry of Justice, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
New unified border agency launches – Home Office
“Border, immigration, customs and visa checks are all handled by the new UK Border Agency.”
Home Office, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
Gemma Ltd (in liquidation) v Davies and Another – Times Law Reports
Gemma Ltd (in liquidation) v Davies and Another
Chancery Division
“In order to establish that a person was a de facto director of a company when deciding whether she was guilty of any misfeasance in relation to the company, it was not enough that she held herself out as a director since what mattered was not what she called herself but what she did.”
The Times, 4th April 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.
Aribisala v St James’ Homes (Grosvenor Dock) Ltd – Times Law Reports
Aribisala v St James’ Homes (Grosvenor Dock) Ltd
Chancery Division
“The only real scope for the exercise of the court’s discretion, under section 49(2) of the Law of Property Act 1925, to order the return of a deposit, was when the purchaser of a property was unable to perform the contract; whereas, a purchaser would have the right to the return of the deposit when a vendor was unable to perform the contract.”
The Times, 4th April 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.
Islamic Investment Company of the Gulf (Bahama) Ltd v Symphony Gems NV and Others – Times Law Reports
Islamic Investment Company of the Gulf (Bahama) Ltd v Symphony Gems NV and Others
Court of Appeal
“Judges should be cautious before making a committal order against a judgment debtor who was prevented from attending an oral examination as to his means by the order of a court in a foreign jurisdiction.”
The Times, 4th April 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.
Court challenge on post offices – BBC News
“Legal action is being launched aimed at halting plans to shut scores of post offices in London.”
BBC News, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Former Ghurkha faces deportation – BBC News
“A Nottingham man who served as a Ghurkha in the British Army for 15 years has expressed his anger at a decision to deport him.”
BBC News, 3rd April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Fears over stray dogs law change – BBC News
“Dog charities are warning that there could soon be more strays on streets because of a change in the law.”
BBC News, 4th April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Chris Tarrant’s £12.5m divorce payout – Daily Telegraph
“Chris Tarrant, the presenter of Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? has given his estranged wife Ingrid half of his £25 million in a divorce settlement, she said last night.”
Daily Telegraph, 4th April 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Ministers lift jail threat on data theft – The Guardian
“Tabloid newspapers will be able to carry on using private detectives without fear of jail sentences after a government climb-down was confirmed last night.”
The Guardian, 4th April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Thalidomide victims launch battle for more compensation – The Guardian
“Fifty years since the introduction of thalidomide, sold as a ‘safe’ cure for morning sickness in pregnancy, its seriously disabled victims yesterday launched a campaign for greater compensation from the German manufacturer outside the German embassy in London.”
The Guardian, 4th April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
