TCC case highlights contract negotiations requirements – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 23rd, 2024 in contracting out, contracts, delay, estoppel, news by tracey

‘A recent Technology and Construction Court (TCC) case in the UK highlights several important issues that preoccupy outsourcing and technology lawyers during contract negotiations.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 22nd October 2024

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The price of discrimination: school ordered to pay £850,000 to an autistic teacher who it viewed as a ‘persistent complainer’ – Local Government Lawyer

‘Jo Moseley considers the lessons schools and colleges can learn from a recent tribunal decision which involved an autistic teacher who was dismissed after making a number of complaints about various aspects of his employment over a three year period.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 23rd October 2024

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Court of Protection case update: October 2024 – Local Government Lawyer

Posted October 23rd, 2024 in Court of Protection, local government, news by tracey

‘Lauren Gardner and Eleanor Suthern round up the latest Court of Protection cases of interest to practitioners, including an important ruling on representation during review periods.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 23rd October 2024

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The importance of due diligence in choosing children’s residential placements – Local Government Lawyer

‘Kristine Lidgerwood aims to provoke thought and encourage thorough system checks based on recent experiences that have raised serious concerns.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 23rd October 2024

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119 criminal defence firms warn Lord Chancellor over legal aid – Legal Futures

Posted October 23rd, 2024 in criminal justice, judicial review, law firms, legal aid, Ministry of Justice, news by tracey

‘A group of 119 criminal law firms have warned the government not to mistake their submitting an application for a new legal aid contract for an intention actually to sign it.’

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Legal Futures, 23rd October 2024

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National firm Foot Anstey wins injunction against litigant who harassed staff – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted October 23rd, 2024 in families, harassment, injunctions, law firms, news, wills by tracey

‘A disgruntled litigant who made threatening calls to a law firm has been banned from making any direct further contact with the practice.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 22nd October 2024

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Crime boss jailed over gun cache plot from prison – BBC News

‘A senior figure in the Kinahan organised crime group has been jailed for six years after he orchestrated a gun cache plot from prison.’

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BBC News, 22nd October 2024

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Ex-police officer jailed after cattle prod attack – BBC News

Posted October 23rd, 2024 in assault, imprisonment, news, police, sentencing by tracey

‘A former police officer who attacked her neighbours with knives, a coal shovel and a metal pole will be sent to prison.’

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BBC News, 22nd October 2024

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Veterans demand better payout for gay ban – BBC News

‘Veterans dismissed from the armed forces for being gay say the government is offering insufficient compensation. The total amount available has been capped at £50m and the National Audit Office says up to 4,000 are expected to be eligible, meaning an average payout of £12,500 each.’

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BBC News, 23rd October 2024

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Woman sacked after getting pregnant on maternity leave gets £28,000 payout – The Independent

‘A woman has been given a payout of more than£28,000 after a tribunal found she was laid off from her job because she returned from maternity leave pregnant.’

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The Independent, 23rd October 2024

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Social media algorithms need overhaul in wake of Southport riots, Ofcom says – The Guardian

Posted October 23rd, 2024 in bills, demonstrations, immigration, internet, news, ombudsmen, public order, violent disorder by tracey

‘Social media algorithms must be adjusted to prevent misinformation from spreading, the chief executive of Ofcom has warned, responding to the rioting that broke out after the killing of three girls in Southport this summer.’

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The Guardian, 22nd October 2024

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EXTRADITION: An Introduction – 5SAH

‘5SAH Chambers provides an overview of Extradition & International Law for Chambers & Partners.’

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5SAH, 21st October 2024

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Supreme Court clarifies suitable alternative remedies to judicial review – OUT-LAW.com

Posted October 22nd, 2024 in appeals, human rights, judicial review, news, Northern Ireland, nuisance, Supreme Court by tracey

‘The UK Supreme Court has made it clear that judicial review is generally available to hold regulators to account and ensure they fulfil their functions.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 21st October 2024

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Stonehenge conservation group fails in Court of Appeal bid for judicial review of dual carriageway development consent – Local Government Lawyer

Posted October 22nd, 2024 in appeals, historic buildings, judicial review, local government, news, planning, roads by tracey

‘Save Stonehenge World Heritage Site, a conservation group aiming to protect the prehistoric structure, has failed in a judicial review challenge to the previous Government’s decision to approve a £2.5bn road scheme through the site.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 21st October 2024

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Law firm granted injunction after “obscene and criminal” phone calls – Legal Futures

Posted October 22nd, 2024 in families, harassment, injunctions, law firms, news, wills by tracey

‘A law firm has been granted an injunction by the High Court after four female members of staff received anonymous, “obscene and criminal” phone calls.’

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Legal Futures, 22nd October 2024

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Large law firms negative about impact of GenAI on finances – Legal Futures

Posted October 22nd, 2024 in artificial intelligence, law firms, news, solicitors, statistics by tracey

‘The majority of large law firms outside of the top 10 are negative about the impact of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) on their practices, new research has shown.’

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Legal Futures, 22nd October 2024

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Landmark Sentencing Review launched to end prison crisis – Ministry of Justice

‘Public safety will be at the heart of an independent review into sentencing, as the government pledges to end the crisis in our prisons.’

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Ministry of Justice, 21st October 2024

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Men used haulage firm to smuggle drugs into UK – BBC News

‘Two men have been jailed for their part in an organised crime group that used a Scunthorpe haulage firm as a front to smuggle more than £23m of drugs into the UK.’

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BBC News, 21st October 2024

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Serious Fraud Office probe £112m Unite union hotel – BBC News

Posted October 22nd, 2024 in fraud, hotels, inquiries, news, Serious Fraud Office, trade unions by tracey

‘The Serious Fraud Office is investigating the construction of a hotel and conference centre owned by one of the UK’s biggest trade unions, the BBC can reveal.’

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BBC News, 21st October 2024

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‘Vindictive’ daughter posted nude photos of father’s ex on escort website – The Independent

Posted October 22nd, 2024 in disclosure, families, imprisonment, news, photography, police, sentencing by tracey

‘A woman who posted sexual images of her father’s former lover on an escort site after holding a deep-seated grudge against her has been jailed for three years.’

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The Independent, 21st October 2024

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