Oldham gang jailed for £160k supermarket thefts – BBC News
‘Six men who stole more than £160,000 worth of items from supermarkets, by setting off alarms to distract security guards, have been jailed.’
BBC News, 14th April 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
About 700,000 renters served with ‘no-fault’ eviction notices since start of pandemic – The Guardian
‘About 700,000 renters are estimated to have been served with “no-fault” eviction notices since the start of the pandemic, despite a government promise to scrap the practice.’
The Guardian, 15th April 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Inquests for insurers: why they are relevant – Mills & Reeve
‘Inquests are valuable to insurers as Neil Ward explains. They offer a unique opportunity to hear evidence on all of the key issues which are likely to arise in determining liability arising out of any claim following a death.’
Mills & Reeve, 13th April 2021
Source: www.mills-reeve.com
Care home residents ‘barred’ from voting in local elections because of Covid rules – Daily Telegraph
‘Care home residents are “effectively barred” from voting in person in the elections by guidance that requires them to self-isolate for 14 days after leaving the home, a care group has said.’
Daily Telegraph, 14th April 2021
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Tragic Court of Protection case – Mills & Reeve
‘Proceedings commenced initially by the father (“F”) in respect of his daughter, a young woman aged 20 (named “Lilia” in the judgment), who had attempted suicide. Very sadly, this had resulted in a catastrophic brain injury leading to a prolonged disorder of consciousness, from which she had not emerged and remained in a vegetative state.’
Mills & Reeve, 14th April 2021
Source: www.mills-reeve.com
Older drinkers risk discrimination says charity, after pub refuses to serve man without smartphone – Daily Telegraph
‘Older drinkers are at risk of discrimination in pubs because they do not have smartphones to order food and drinks on an app, a charity has warned.’
Daily Telegraph, 13th April 2021
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Thousands in UK may have missed out on work rights redress, study finds – The Guardian
‘A four-year policy of charging workers up to £1,200 to take law-breaking bosses to court was based on misleading data, a study has found, meaning thousands of people may have wrongly missed out on redress for breaches of employment rights.’
The Guardian, 14th April 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
BAILII: Recent Decisions
Court of Appeal (Civil Division)
OT Computers Ltd v Infineon Technologies Ag & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 501 (14 April 2021)
MR (Pakistan) & Anor v Secretary of State for Justice & Orse [2021] EWCA Civ 541 (14 April 2021)
High Court (Chancery Division)
Rea v Rea & Ors [2021] EWHC 893 (Ch) (14 April 2021)
High Court (Commercial Court) Decisions
Interactive Digital Systems Ltd v VST Enterprises Ltd [2021] EWHC 887 (Ch) (14 April 2021)
Toucan Energy Holdings Ltd & Anor Wirsol Energy Ltd & Ors [2021] EWHC 895 (Comm) (14 April 2021)
Hulley Enterprises Ltd & Ors v The Russian Federation [2021] EWHC 894 (Comm) (14 April 2021)
Axis Corporate Capital UK II Ltd & Ors v ABSA Group Ltd & Ors [2021] EWHC 861 (Comm) (13 April 2021)
High Court (Queen’s Bench Division)
Kingsley Napley LLP v Harris & Anor [2021 EWHC 901 (QB) (14 April 2021)
Source: www.bailii.org
Rare public judgment on s.24 application for removal of arbitrator – Littleton Chambers
‘The Commercial Court (HHJ Pelling QC) recently handed down judgment in the case of Newcastle United Football Company Limited v (1) The Football Association Premier League Limited (2) Michael Beloff QC (3) Lord Neuberger (4) Lord Dyson [2021] EWHC 349 (Comm).’
Littleton Chambers, 16th March 2021
Source: littletonchambers.com
Covid-19 related absence dismissal was not automatically unfair – St Philips Barristers
‘The Leeds Employment Tribunal has recently determined one of the first dismissals arising out of the coronavirus pandemic in Rogers v Leeds Laser Cuttings Ltd [2021] No. 1803829/2020, writes Jonathan Gidney.’
St Philips Chambers, 25th March 2021
Source: st-philips.com
Met officer faces dismissal after ‘clear case of racial profiling’ – The Guardian
‘A police officer jailed for picking on a black father because of his colour and attacking him in front of his children is facing dismissal.’
The Guardian, 13th April 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
An Enlightened Approach to Taxpayer Confidentiality: The Story of the First Income Tax – Wilberforce Chambers
‘Confidentiality is a fundamental concept at the heart of the modern taxation system. The need to strike a balance between the taxpayer’s right to privacy and the requirement of HMRC to carry out its functions has been the subject of much legislation and litigation.[1] There has been an explosion in the exchange of information between revenue authorities of different countries and British politicians have for years been under pressure to emulate the tradition of American presidents publishing their tax returns. But there is nothing new under the sun: the introduction of income tax in Britain at the end of the 18th century was dominated by concerns over taxpayer confidentiality, which led to measures being developed which have left their mark on today’s income tax system.’
Wilberforce Chambers, 6th April 2021
Source: www.wilberforce.co.uk
“Lost years claims”: a rare re-opening following determination on damages – 3PB
‘This was a Court of Appeal decision following a hearing in December 2020. The parties to the Claim were the estate of the late Appellant, Michael Head and his former employer the Culver Heating Company Limited as Respondent.’
3PB, 2nd March 2021
Source: www.3pb.co.uk
High Court quashes inspector’s decision in case involving challenges under both sections 288 and 289 TCPA 1990 – No. 5 Chambers
‘Planning analysis: In considering challenges under sections 288 and 289 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (TCPA 1990) heard together, the High Court quashed an inspector’s decision to uphold an appeal against an enforcement notice and to grant planning permission. The TCPA 1990, s 289 challenge had been conceded in advance of the hearing, but the parties disagreed about whether the inspector’s decision should be quashed in its entirety as a consequence. Mrs Justice Lang allowed the TCPA 1990, s 288 challenge on the basis of failures in the inspector’s consideration of development plan policies, but said that she would have quashed the decision anyway.’
No. 5 Chambers, 8th April 2021
Source: www.no5.com
Judgment on Asda Stores Ltd v Brierley and others [2021] UKSC 10 – case summary by Daisy van den Berg – Old Square Chambers
‘Judgment was handed down on 26 March 2021 by the Supreme Court in the case of Asda Stores Ltd v Brierley and others [2021] UKSC 10. It was held that employees working in Asda’s stores can use as comparators employees working in Asda’s depots for the purposes of an equal pay claim.’
Old Square Chambers, 26th March 2021
Source: oldsquare.co.uk
Money for Nothing? Crypto-Assets and their Implications in Matrimonial and Private Client Work – Pump Court Chambers
‘For the matrimonial finance and private client lawyer, crypto-assets can form a major part of a client’s estate and we are seeing them with increasing frequency. It is vital that we can identify, value and understand them, and advise on their implications for clients, for others interested in client assets, and to assist the court, if necessary.’
Pump Court Chambers, 19th March 2021
Source: www.pumpcourtchambers.com
Brexit and what it means for the conflict of laws – St John’s Chambers
‘The ‘B’ word and the ‘C’ word in one article… Brexit and the Conflict of laws. Those familiar with private international law will appreciate the central role played by various EU regulations in harmonising the conflict of laws rules governing jurisdiction, applicable law and the recognition and enforcement of judgments across EU Member States (“MSs”). In the commercial context, “Brussels I”, “Rome I” and “Rome II” have (for the most part) worked very well in furthering that objective of harmonisation.’
St John's Chambers, 29th March 2021
Source: www.stjohnschambers.co.uk
Legal implications of ‘no jab, no job’ – Six Pump Court
‘Gordon Menzies considers the legal implications of ‘no jab, no job’ initiatives by employers and offers a guide to some of the relevant factors that should be taken into consideration when such measures are considered.’
Six Pump Court, 6th April 2021
Source: www.6pumpcourt.co.uk
Covid-19 and the courts – The House of Lords Constitution Committee’s report – Transparency Project
‘In a report published at the end of last month the House of Lords Constitution Committee made a number of criticisms of the way the courts have responded to the coronavirus pandemic and the suspension of live hearings necessitated by the lockdown, and made various recommendations as to the need for more resources to reduce the backlog of cases and create a better justice system for the future.’
Transparency Project, 11th April 2021
Source: www.transparencyproject.org.uk
