‘The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) last week approved the £200m settlement of former solicitor Walter Merricks with Mastercard, in a case once valued at £14bn.’
Legal Futures, 24th February 2025
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
‘Two brothers from an organised crime family who were jailed for their part in the theft of £1.2 million worth of cocaine from a Liverpool-based organised crime group have been ordered to payback £80,826 or spend nine months more in prison.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 19th February 2025
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘Solicitors embroiled in the public inquiry into the Post Office IT scandal are under scrutiny by the regulator over their conduct in relation to the inquiry itself – as well as their role in the most widespread miscarriage of justice in British history.’
Law Society's Gazette, 21st February 2025
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘A contractor involved in the refurbishment of Grenfell Tower before the 2017 fire is mounting a legal challenge to a ban by Kensington and Chelsea Council (RBKC).’
BBC News, 24th February 2025
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The solicitors’ regulator has reopened an investigation into the business secretary, Jonathan Reynolds, over accusations he misrepresented his legal career.’
The Guardian, 21st February 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A pet owner has been ordered to pay more than £3,000 after neighbours repeatedly complained about his unruly cockerel’s constant crowing.’
The Independent, 21st February 2025
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Criminals who groom children into county lines drug dealing could be jailed for up to 10 years in new legislation set to be introduced next week.’
The Independent, 22nd February 2025
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘An Egyptian NHS doctor who “glorified terrorist violence” by mocking Israeli civilians fleeing the Hamas attacks in October 2023 has won a legal challenge against deportation.
The Guardian, 22nd February 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Perpetrators of “revenge porn” offences are being allowed to keep explicit images of their victims on their devices, after a failure by prosecutors to obtain orders requiring their deletion.’
The Guardian, 22nd February 2025
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A police officer who removed a monitored offender’s tag so that she could have a secret relationship with him has been jailed.’
The Independent, 21st February 2025
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Criminals caught with “signal jammers” will face up to five years in prison under new laws to crack down on gadgets used to steal cars.’
The Independent, 23rd February 2025
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘In Dr Nicholas Jones v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care [2024] EWCA Civ 1568 the Court of Appeal has held that a claimant’s suspicion that they have been a victim of discrimination, or their firmly held belief based on their suspicion, is unlikely to be a relevant factor for the tribunal to take into account when considering whether it should or should not extend time on a “just and equitable” basis.’
Cloisters Chambers, 19th February 2025
Source: www.cloisters.com
‘The acquisition of Wrexham AFC by high-profile figures from Hollywood has garnered widespread attention, thrusting the club into the global spotlight. However, beneath the glamour lies a complex web of legal concerns and potential challenges that the not-so-new owners have already encountered and may confront in the future.’
Church Court Chambers, 18th February 2025
Source: churchcourtchambers.co.uk
‘Pursuant to the Court of Appeal decision in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 1416[1], the Civil Procedure Rules (“CPR”) have been amended from 1st October 2024. As a result, the courts can now order parties in civil proceedings to engage in alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”), where it does not impair the very essence of the parties’ right to a fair trial, and is proportionate to achieving the legitimate aim of settling the dispute fairly, quickly and at reasonable cost.’
Becket Chambers, 19th February 2025
Source: becket-chambers.co.uk
‘Earlier this month, the Government announced landmark reform to child sexual abuse personal injury claims. In legislation expected to be put before parliament next year, the 3-year time limit to bring such claims, which begins to run from a Claimant’s 18th birthday, will be abolished. The burden of proof on determining whether there can be a fair hearing will also shift, from the Claimant to the Defendant.’
Kingsley Napley Medical Negligence and Personal Injury Blog, 20th February 2025
Source: www.kingsleynapley.co.uk
‘In Episode 214 Emma-Louise Fenelon speaks to Rachel Marcus of 1, Crown Office Row and Dr Anna Colton, an experienced Clinical Psychologist, about vicarious trauma and trauma-informed lawyering.’
Law Pod UK, 17th February 2025
Source: audioboom.com
‘A recent judgment by the Court of Appeal in England emphasises that while employers can continue to set and uphold standards of respectful behaviour at work, care is required when employees exercise their right to manifest protected beliefs, employment experts have said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 20th February 2025
Source: www.pinsentmasons.com
‘Background: Mr Mond had been a trustee of various Jewish charities. As a result of various postings on social media for which he subsequently apologised by way of a press statement, the Commission disqualified him from being a charity trustee for three years, under its powers under s.181A Charities Act 2011. He appealed against his disqualification’
Law & Religion UK, 20th February 2025
Source: lawandreligionuk.com
‘A law firm has been fined more than £25,000 and one of its salaried partners £3,500 for failing to comply with anti-money laundering regulations.’
Law Society's Gazette, 21st February 2025
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘A Supreme Court judgment centred on the construction of section 423 of the Insolvency Act 1986, which provides remedies to creditors where a debtor takes steps to defeat or prejudice their claims, “should be welcomed by all creditors”, solicitors say.’
Law Society's Gazette, 20th February 2025
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
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