‘A law firm owner has successfully challenged a court order to pay a personal injury diagnosis provider around £39,000 for unpaid fees.’
Law Society's Gazette, 14th April 2020
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘On the 6th April 2020 the much talked about expansion of the children arbitration scheme came into effect. This is a significant change to the now well established scheme launched in 2016. The scheme has had amendments to its rules along the way but until now, it has not received an extension of its scope. In summary, the scope of scheme has been expanded to include both temporary and permanent relocation of children to foreign jurisdictions that fall within article 2.2(c) below. This development could not be timelier, serving to reinforce arbitration as a strong and worthy contender to litigation.’
Family Law Week, 14th April 2020
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
‘Suspected offenders are set to avoid criminal charges under unprecedented new guidance to ease the burden on the justice system during the coronavirus outbreak.’
The Guardian, 14th April 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The Divisional Court has recently handed down a novel decision in R (FNM) v DPP, considering the right of complainants to a fair opportunity to make representations to the Director for Public Prosecutions (“DPP”), and for those representations to be considered, when conducting a review under the Victims’ Right to Review Scheme (“the VRR Scheme”).’
UK Human Rights Blog, 14th April 2020
Source: ukhumanrightsblog.com
‘The Government has changed its leaving home guidance to permit people with specific health needs to exercise outside more than once a day and to travel to do so where necessary, following the threat of a judicial review challenge.’
Local Government Lawyer, 14th April 2020
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The UK’s modern slavery framework was almost five times less likely to recognise victims from non-European countries than those from Britain last year, . This is despite the fact that many of the top countries for human trafficking are outside Europe. Maya Esslemont examines ways we can ensure victims do not slip through the net and miss out on vital support.’
Each Other, 15th April 2020
Source: eachother.org.uk
‘Courts and tribunals have made “remarkable” progress in dealing with remote hearings during the coronavirus crisis, but there are concerns about the behaviour of parties, the senior judiciary has said.’
Litigation Futures, 15th April 2020
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘The number of urgent care proceedings in the family courts has increased sharply since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Guardian has learned.’
The Guardian, 14th April 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Downing Street says people can buy whatever they want from shops that remain open amid concerns some police are overstepping lockdown powers.’
BBC News, 10th April 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘An ad campaign for Burger King’s first plant-based burger has been banned by the advertising watchdog for implying it is suitable for vegans and vegetarians, when it is not.’
The Guardian, 15th April 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
High Court (Chancery Division)
High Court (Commercial Court)
Magdeev v Tsvetkov [2020] EWHC 887 (Comm) (14 April 2020 )
High Court (Family Division)
SZ v DG & Ors [2020] EWHC 881 (Fam) (14 April 2020)
High Court (Patents Court)
Heineken Supply Chain BV v Anheuser-Busch Inbev SA [2020] EWHC 892 (Pat) (09 April 2020)
Source: www.bailii.org
‘The Court of Appeal has urged the Civil Procedure Rule Committee to consider preventing defendants setting off costs in cases covered by qualified one-way costs shifting (QOCS).’
Litigation Futures, 14th April 2020
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘Morrisons, heard recently in the Supreme Court, concerns vicarious liability for a rogue data controller. Together with another Supreme Court case, Barclays Bank, these two cases cover all the key issues.’
Six Pump Court, 8th April 2020
Source: www.6pumpcourt.co.uk
‘A campaign group opposed to a large development in Dorset has partially won its case at judicial review but been granted no relief.’
Local Government Lawyer, 9th April 2020
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘We saw the approach of the Court of Appeal to the operation of the Public Sector Equality Duty (PSED) in possession proceedings in Luton Community Housing v Durdana. Now, in these joined appeals, the Court of Appeal turns its attention to PSED in homeless decisions and reviews.’
Nearly Legal, 12th April 2020
Source: nearlylegal.co.uk
‘As the success of remote hearings sparks discussion – with many lawyers advocating for further adoption of these options post-coronavirus – retaining an even-handed view is key. Considering what stands to be lost as well as gained, and what steps can be taken to safeguard human connection and nuance, will be crucial.’
Litigation Futures, 14th April 2020
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
‘There is no doubt that the Government owes a moral duty to provide those on the frontline fighting this virus with the tools they need to work safely. Beyond the undeniable moral duty, does the Government owe them a legal duty as well?’
Nexus Chambers, 10th April 2020
Source: www.nexuschambers.com
‘This was an action for trade mark infringement. passing off and invalidation of one of the defendant’s trade marks. The claimants were the Delaware company, Planetart LLC, and its English subsidiary, Planetart Ltd. Those companies offer a photo printing service called FreePrints that is best explained in the How it Works video on the home page of their website. The defendants, Photobox Ltd. and Photobox Free Prints Ltd. offer a service that is similar to the claimants’.’
NIPC Law, 11th April 2020
Source: nipclaw.blogspot.com
‘The Care Act ‘easements’ were brought into force on 31 March 2020. Per the statutory guidance, local authorities may take a decision to apply the new and much higher threshold for receiving care. That threshold states that a person is not entitled to receive care and support from a local authority as a matter of right unless it is necessary to prevent a breach of the person’s human rights – most likely to be Articles 2, 3 or 8 of the European Convention. Arianne Kelly looks at the first case on the subject.’
Coronavirus: Guidance for Lawyers and Businesses, 14th April 2020
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