“In a consultation opening today, the Law Commission seeks views on reform of the law relating to groundless threats of litigation over patents, trade marks and design rights.”
Law Commission, 17th April 2013
Source: www.lawcommission.justice.gov.uk
“Tenants are to be given the right to challenge rogue letting agents for the first time after the government agreed at the 11th hour to a legislative amendment requiring all agents to sign up to a mandatory redress scheme.”
The Guardian, 16th April 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The government has asked for permission to appeal to the Supreme Court against a ruling preventing the deportation of radical Islamic cleric Abu Qatada.”
BBC News, 17th April 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Employers may not realise that they’re favouring ‘people like us’ applicants but a recent tribunal case highlights how the burden is on the employer to explain a difference in treatment.”
The Guardian, 17th April 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“This was a successful claim for judicial review brought by a mother in care proceedings in respect of her two children who were removed from the care of the paternal grandparents. To that extent, it is a first. It concerns the duty on the Local Authority to consult with parents when an Interim Care Order is in place.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 16th April 2013
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
“There has been widespread speculation that protests will take place during the funeral of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. But what laws will be in force?”
BBC News, 16th April 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The former City regulator, the Financial Services Authority, was right not to disclose information it held about a company it had investigated based on freedom of information (FOI) legislation carve outs, the Information Commissioner has ruled.”
OUT-LAW.com, 16th April 2013
Source: www.out-law.com
“Cancer Research UK has won a second victory in as many months against Gallaher, which markets brands including Benson & Hedges, Camel and Silk Cut, after the ad watchdog banned the tobacco giant’s campaign attacking proposals for plain cigarette packaging.”
The Guardian, 17th April 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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