Using NDAs and data rooms to protect confidentiality during distressed sales – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 12th, 2024 in confidentiality, news, non-disclosure agreements by sally

‘Putting in place measures to protect confidentiality during business sale negotiations should not be neglected, even in a distressed situation where speed is of the essence.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 9th August 2024

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AI patents still possible in the UK despite Court of Appeal ruling – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 12th, 2024 in artificial intelligence, computer programs, news, patents by sally

‘While a recent court ruling has not made it any easier, it remains possible for developers of software – including new artificial intelligence (AI) systems – to obtain patent protection for their inventions in the UK an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2024

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2 become 1 – Local Government Lawyer

Posted August 12th, 2024 in change of use, London, news, planning by sally

‘Roderick Morton analyses an appeal from an inspector’s decision to grant both a Lawful Development Certificate (LDC) and planning permission for the amalgamation of two flats into one in a residential block of flats by the side of the Thames in Lambeth.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 9th August 2024

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Clarification of reasons – what is appropriate? – Local Government Lawyer

Posted August 12th, 2024 in care orders, child abuse, judgments, news, reasons by sally

‘Emma Greenhalgh and Joanne Oakes highlight a recent case which raised important guidance in respect of what is appropriate when requesting clarification and when this may go too far as to “bamboozle” the judge.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 9th August 2024

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Local authority prosecutions and abuse of process – Local Government Lawyer

Posted August 12th, 2024 in abuse of position of trust, licensing, local government, news, prosecutions by sally

‘Recorder Zeb, sitting with two Justices in the Bristol Crown Court on appeal, recently found Bristol City Council had behaved in a way which “offends the sense of justice and fairness” in a prosecution against Wyldecrest Park Management Limited. Scott Stemp explains why.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 9th August 2024

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Appeal judge bemoans ‘trench warfare’ of litigation tactics – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted August 12th, 2024 in case management, disclosure, freezing injunctions, news, Scotland by sally

‘The Court of Appeal has thrown out a freezing order challenge in a ruling where two judges made scathing criticisms of disclosure failings.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 9th August 2024

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Bar tribunal refuses to hear objections to anonymity application – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted August 12th, 2024 in anonymity, barristers, disciplinary procedures, media, news by sally

‘A judge has refused to hear media objections to an application by a well-known member of the bar for anonymity during upcoming disciplinary proceedings.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 12th August 2024

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Justice review calls for end to child imprisonment in England – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2024 in children, imprisonment, news, reports, young offenders by sally

‘Rights organisations say child prisons remain inherently dangerous and result in poor outcomes on release.’

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The Guardian, 12th August 2024

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Surgeon suspended for sexual harassment at Oxford Transplant Centre – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2024 in disciplinary procedures, doctors, harassment, news, racism by sally

‘A transplant surgeon found to have sexually harassed four colleagues has been suspended for eight months.’

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The Guardian, 9th August 2024

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Drivers get Dart fines despite not using crossing – BBC News

Posted August 12th, 2024 in computer programs, fines, news, road traffic by sally

‘Drivers from across the UK said they had received fines for unpaid journeys on the Dartford Crossing despite never having been there.’

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BBC News, 12th August 2024

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Compensation for water customers in England and Wales to double – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2024 in compensation, consumer protection, news, water companies by sally

‘Consumers in England and Wales will see the amount of compensation they receive for poor customer service from their water supplier at least double under new government measures to crack down on failing utilities companies.’

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The Guardian, 12th August 2024

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Doctor warned Valdo Calocane could kill, three years before Nottingham stabbings – The Guardian

‘Family share medical records of Calocane’s mental illness with BBC that they say show missed opportunities to prevent attacks.’

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The Guardian, 12th August 2024

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Research Briefing: Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) – House of Commons Library

Posted August 12th, 2024 in news, regulations, road traffic by sally

‘This short paper explains what Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) are, how they are made and the various uses to which they can be put.’

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House of Commons Library , 5th August 2024

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Ministry of Defence pays out £1.7m to bullying, harassment and discrimination claims last year – The Independent

Posted August 12th, 2024 in armed forces, bullying, compensation, complaints, harassment, news by sally

‘The Ministry of Defence (MoD) paid out £1.7 million in bullying, harassment and discrimination claims last year, after a series of reports from female civil servants about unacceptable behaviour and cultural issues.’

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The Independent, 10th August 2024

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Revealed: Rachel Reeves’s huge £47bn compensation bill for historical injustice, cover-up and negligence – The Independent

‘The efforts of the chancellor Rachel Reeves to get control of Britain’s finances are being hampered by a massive £47bn bill in outstanding compensation claims which could balloon even further, The Independent can reveal. Analysis of a report by the National Audit Office (NAO) showed £84bn has been pledged by previous governments, with 12 compensation schemes for injustice, cover-ups and negligence.’

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The Independent, 11th August 2024

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Thousands of babies witness domestic abuse each year and suffer ‘life-altering’ trauma, data reveals – The Independent

‘Nearly 130,000 babies were present at or were affected by an incident of domestic abuse in the past three years, new data from England’s police forces shows.’

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The Independent, 8th August 2024

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Repossession claims in England and Wales at highest in five years – The Guardianship

‘The number of claims made by banks and landlords to repossess homes in England and Wales has reached the highest level in five years as households struggle with higher borrowing costs.’

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The Guardian, 8th August 2024

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Man, 69, given prison sentence for violent disorder in English riots – The Guardian

Posted August 9th, 2024 in burglary, imprisonment, libraries, news, public order, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

‘A man thought to be the oldest person charged for taking part in the far-right-led riots, and two brothers who looted a library, were among those jailed on Thursday for their part in a crime “committed against the whole community”.’

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The Guardian, 8th August 2024

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Couple jailed for rioting outside asylum centre following afternoon at the bingo – The Independent

Posted August 9th, 2024 in asylum, imprisonment, news, police, public order, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

‘A couple have been jailed after rioting on the streets of Hartlepool as part of a “baying mob” – hours after spending the afternoon at the bingo.’

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The Independent, 8th August 2024

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Domestic abuse and the Financial Remedies Court – Transparency Project

‘This post discusses the current approach to domestic abuse in financial remedy proceedings. For those short on time and unable to read the post in full, the key conclusions you need to be aware of are; the recent decision of Mr. Justice Peel in N v J [2024] EWFC 184 is important and says if you want the court to consider domestic abuse as part of your case you will need to follow the procedure in Tsvetkov v Khayrova [2023] EWFC 130; it also says that domestic abuse will only potentially be taken into account by the court if it is exceptional and has had a negative financial impact on the alleged victim.’

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Transparency Project, 8th August 2024

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