Lawyers’ salaries catch up with investment bankers’ – The Lawyer
“Trainee solicitor pay has finally caught up with the graduate salaries on offer at investment banks, a new survey reveals.”
The Lawyer, 5th February 2008
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Legal flaw in power of attorney revealed – The Times
“Thousands of people who took steps to protect their affairs or those of elderly relatives if they become incapable could unwittingly be in breach of the law.”
The Times, 5th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
BAILII: Recent Decisions
High Court (Administrative Court)
Williams, Re [2008] EWHC 154 (Admin) (01 February 2008)
Tran, Re [2008] EWHC 159 (Admin) (01 February 2008)
Johnson, Re [2008] EWHC 160 (Admin) (01 February 2008)
Secretary of State for the Home Department v AE [2008] EWHC 132 (Admin) (01 February 2008)
Fretwell, Re [2008] EWHC 155 (Admin) (01 February 2008)
Wealleans, Re [2008] EWHC 161 (Admin) (01 February 2008)
High Court (Admiralty Division)
Parrott v Parkin [2007] EWHC 210 (Admlty) (08 February 2007)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Golden President Shipping Corporation v Bocimar NV [2008] EWHC 130 (Comm) (31 January 2008)
High Court (Family Division)
VB v JP [2008] EWHC 112 (Fam) (29 January 2008)
High Court (Patents Court)
Source: www.bailii.org
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
Secretary of State for Justice v Walker [2008] EWCA Civ 30 (01 February 2008)
Wragg & Ors v Surrey County Council [2008] EWCA Civ 19 (01 February 2008)
Ravengate Estates Ltd v Horizon Housing Group Ltd & Anor [2008] EWCA Civ 16 (31 January 2008)
Glaxo Group Ltd v Genentech Inc & Anor [2008] EWCA Civ 23 (31 January 2008)
Drake v Harbour [2008] EWCA Civ 25 (31 January 2008)
Gloucestershire County Council v Evans & Ors [2008] EWCA Civ 21 (31 January 2008)
Gab Robins (UK) Ltd v Triggs [2008] EWCA Civ 17 (30 January 2008)
P (A Child) [2008] EWCA Civ 15 (30 January 2008)
Davies v Meadwestvaco Calmar Ltd [2008] EWCA Civ 8 (30 January 2008)
Ofulue & Anor v Bossert [2008] EWCA Civ 7 (29 January 2008)
Batey v Jewson Ltd & Anor [2008] EWCA Civ 18 (29 January 2008)
Leonard & Anor v Byrt & Ors [2008] EWCA Civ 20 (29 January 2008)
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Source: www.bailii.org
Speaker promises ‘root and branch’ review of MPs’ expenses – The Guardian
“The Commons speaker, Michael Martin, promised last night a ‘root-and-branch’ review of parliamentary allowances as he added his weight to the clamour inside and outside parliament for MPs’ expenses to be made more transparent.”
The Guardian, 5th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Regina (Brooke and Another) v Parole Board and Another – Times Law Reports
“The Parole Board’s relationship with the executive was such that it did not have the independence required when determining whether convicted prisoners should remain in prison or be released on licence.”
The Times, 5th February 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.
Martin v Triggs Turner Barton (a Firm) and Others – Times Law Reports
Martin v Triggs Turner Barton (a Firm) and Others
“The court was entitled to make an order to ensure that specific disclosure was carried out properly.”
The Times, 5th February 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.
Police to urge cannabis regrading – BBC News
“Senior police officers are to tell government advisers that cannabis should be upgraded from a Class C to a more dangerous Class B drug.”
BBC News, 5th February 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Demand for legal advice surges amid growing threat of credit-crunch lawsuits – Financial Times
“Big banks and their clients are gearing up for possible post-credit crunch lawsuits that may start hitting the courts within six months, leading lawyers said yesterday.”
Financial Times, 5th February 2008
Source: www.ft.com
Lords hear damages claim over failed Equatorial Guinea coup – The Times
“In a dramatic opening to a landmark case, the barrister of alleged plotter Simon Mann confirmed he is in prison in West Africa.”
The Times, 4th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Carers for disabled people could be protected by discrimination law – OUT-LAW.com
“The European Court of Justice has been advised to extend protection against disability discrimination to carers and not just those with disabilities. A ruling to that effect could force a change in UK law.”
OUT-LAW.com, 4th February 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Police officer says he was forced into bugging Muslim MP – The Independent
“A police officer last night claimed he was forced by the Metropolitan Police to carry out the bugging of a meeting in prison between Babar Ahmed, a terrorist suspect, and his MP, Sadiq Khan.”
The Independent, 5th February
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Prisoners routinely bugged as jails fall in shadowy area of surveillance – The Times
“Dozens of prisoners in British jails are routinely under covert electronic surveillance, security sources told The Times last night.”
The Times, 5th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Does Islam fit with our law? – The Times
“Is a clash of civilisations looming? It’s now time to find the links rather than the conflicts between English and Islamic law”
The Times, 5th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Oral statement on HMP Woodhill inquiry – Ministry of Justice
“Jack Straw has made an oral statement to the House of Commons on an inquiry into alleged events at Woodhill Prison.”
Ministry of Justice, 4th February 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Abuse victims win historic ruling on compensation – The Independent
“Two young women have won a key ruling in their legal battle to secure compensation from the man who sexually abused them when they were children. The case is the first to benefit from last week’s landmark House of Lords ruling against the man known as the ‘Lotto Rapist’.”
The Independent, 5th February 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Ofcom approves sale of £20 billion-worth of new spectrum – OUT-LAW.com
“Up to £20 billion-worth of radio spectrum will be released on to the open markets because of a decision by Ofcom to allow public sector bodies including the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to trade or sell their allocated spectrum.”
OUT-LAW.com, 4th February 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Illegal bug uncovered in second UK prison – The Times
“Bugging devices planted in a prison telephone were illegally used to record privileged conversations between an inmate and his solicitor, The Times has learnt.”
The Times, 5th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
THE CHILDCARE ACT 2006 (COMMENCEMENT NO.1) (WALES) ORDER 2008
The Judicial Pensions and Retirement Act 1993 (Addition of Qualifying Judicial Offices) Order 2008
The Immigration and Nationality (Fees)(Amendment) Order 2008
The Immigration and Nationality (Fees)(Amendment) Regulations 2008
The South Cambridgeshire (Electoral Changes) Order 2008
The Maidstone (Electoral Changes) Order 2008
The Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Codes of Practice) Order 2008
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
