Day: 13 January 2015

Patents: the Difficulties of Designing Around a Patent: Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment Inc v British Telecommunications Plc #2 – NIPC Law

Posted January 13th, 2015 in news, patents, telecommunications by sally

‘In Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment Inc v British Telecommunications Plc [2013] EWHC 3768 (Pat) (3 Dec 2013) the claimant sued the defendant telecommunications company for infringing two of its European patents:

EP 2,259,495 adaptive DSL margin and band control using historical operational data (“495”); and
EP 1,869,790 DSL state and line profile control (“790”).’

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NIPC Law, 12th January 2015

Source: www.nipclaw.blogspot.co.uk

New regulations prevent police officers retiring or resigning to avoid dismissal – Home Office

Posted January 13th, 2015 in disciplinary procedures, news, police, professional conduct, regulations by sally

‘The Home Office regulations, which come into force today [12 January], will ensure police officers are held to account for their actions.’

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Home Office, 12th January 2015

Source: www.gov.uk/home-office

EVENT: National Pupillage Fair March 2015

Posted January 13th, 2015 in Forthcoming events by sally

‘There a limited number of exhibitors stands still available at the TARGETjobs Law National Pupillage Fair at Lincoln’s Inn on the 7th March 2015. The event, now in its 17th year, is the only national event exclusively targeted at students pursuing a career at the Bar and attracts over 1,500 career minded law students, 50% of whom are currently studying at a top 30 university and 20% currently already studying for their BPTC qualification every year.’

Date: 7th March 2015

Location: Lincoln’s Inn, London

Stand cost: Various prices available depending on location of stand. Please contact Kym Freedman on 01491 828920 or kym.freedman@groupgti.com for more information

More information can be found here.

Breck Bednar murder: Lewis Daynes sentenced to life in prison – BBC News

Posted January 13th, 2015 in murder, news, police, sentencing, sexual grooming, young offenders by sally

‘A teenager has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a 14-year-old boy he met through online gaming.’

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BBC News, 12th January 2015

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Private renters’ rights are stuck in the dark ages, Citizens Advice warns – The Guardian

Posted January 13th, 2015 in bills, citizens advice bureaux, consumer protection, landlord & tenant, news, repairs, reports, repossession by sally

‘Currently landlords obligated to repair fundamental fault in property – but can evict tenants if they pursue rights to repair.’

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The Guardian, 13th January 2015

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Judge left anonymous in family court case is named – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 13th, 2015 in anonymity, family courts, judges, news by sally

‘Judicial Office names judge in Reading case as Eleanor Owens after identities of everyone involved kept secret in highly-unusual move.’

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Daily Telegraph, 12th January 2015

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Chessington fined £150k after girl injured in fall – BBC News

Posted January 13th, 2015 in accidents, costs, health & safety, news by sally

‘Chessington World of Adventures has been fined £150,000 for safety breaches after a four-year-old girl suffered head injuries in a 14ft (4.2m) fall.’

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BBC News, 12th January 2015

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Sham marriage stopped after groom uses iPhone translate function to talk to ‘fiancee’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 13th, 2015 in fraud, gangs, immigration, marriage, news, sentencing by sally

‘Avtar Singh caught after raising suspicions by accessing translation app to communicate with future Czech wife.’

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Daily Telegraph, 12th January 2015

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

One in 4 inmates at youth ‘prison’ held in virtual solitary confinement, say inspectors – The Independent

Posted January 13th, 2015 in imprisonment, news, prisons, rehabilitation, reports, violent offenders, young offenders by sally

‘Boys as young as 15 are being held in virtual solitary confinement in a youth prison plagued by gang violence, inspectors warn today.’

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The Independent, 13th January 2015

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Lostprophets’ paedophile Ian Watkins will not get £150k pay-out – BBC News

Posted January 13th, 2015 in news, prisons, remuneration, winding up by sally

‘Paedophile Ian Watkins will not receive a £150,000 pay-out after a Lostprophets’ management company was dissolved, the BBC understands.’

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BBC News, 13th January 2015

Source: www.bbc.co.uk