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UK to review whistleblowing laws to boost compliance – OUT-LAW.com

Posted April 3rd, 2023 in complaints, employment, news, whistleblowers by sally

‘UK employers will be increasingly required to have in place appropriate channels for whistleblower reporting which are properly resourced, accountable and protect confidentiality, as the government is considering ways to improve the whistleblowing laws applicable in England, Wales and Scotland.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 31st March 2023

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HMRC permitted to disclose taxpayer information to another taxpayer, court finds – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 29th, 2023 in appeals, confidentiality, disclosure, HM Revenue & Customs, news, taxation, VAT by sally

‘The Court of Appeal in London has decided that HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) can disclose confidential information about one taxpayer to another taxpayer in the context of a tax appeal.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 27th March 2023

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Building safety registration deadline of 1 October 2023 set – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 21st, 2023 in building law, health & safety, news, notification by tracey

‘Building owners or leaseholders with responsibility for repair and maintenance of the building’s structure and external walls will be liable for a criminal offence if they fail to register occupied “higher-risk buildings” in England between 6 April and 1 October 2023.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 20th March 2023

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UK High Court decision paves the way on setting global FRAND royalty rate – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 17th, 2023 in intellectual property, licensing, news, patents, telecommunications by tracey

‘The High Court in London has issued its first global fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) licensing decision since the UK Supreme Court’s landmark Unwired Planet ruling in 2020, confirming the approach taken by the judge in that case.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 16th March 2023

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EU and UK action shows role for sanctions in tackling gender inequality – OUT-LAW.com

‘Action announced by the EU and UK highlights the role that sanctions can play in tackling gender inequality globally, an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 10th March 2023

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UK Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Bill could have major impact on subscription providers – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 13th, 2023 in bills, consultations, consumer protection, government departments, news by tracey

‘Businesses that provide subscription services to customers in the UK should consider the implications of upcoming reforms and prepare for an increased level of regulatory scrutiny.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 13th March 2023

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Data protection law reforms set out in the UK – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 10th, 2023 in bills, data protection, news by tracey

‘Draft legislation published by the UK government would significantly alter existing data protection law in the country if enacted but also closely resembles abandoned proposals that were introduced before the UK parliament last summer, according to experts at Pinsent Masons.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 9th March 2023

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Fresh proposals for UK data protection reform expected – OUT-LAW.com

Posted March 7th, 2023 in bills, brexit, data protection, EC law, news by sally

‘Fresh proposals for data protection reform in the UK are to be unveiled by the UK government, with the existing Data Protection and Digital Information Bill before parliament set to be dumped, it is being reported.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd March 2023

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UK competition court halts class action claim against Meta – OUT-LAW.com

‘The UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has paused the progress of a class action against Facebook’s parent company, Meta, amid concerns over the validity of the methodology used to calculate potential damages.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 1st March 2023

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NewsCorp Supreme Court VAT ruling has wide implications – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 28th, 2023 in media, news, statutory interpretation, Supreme Court, VAT by sally

‘A ruling by the UK Supreme Court provides guidance on when UK legislation should be interpreted in a way that accounts for technological, scientific or societal changes that occur after the legislation has been enacted.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 27th February 2023

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BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted February 27th, 2023 in law reports by tracey

Supreme Court

News Corp UK & Ireland Ltd v Revenue and Customs [2023] UKSC 7 (22 February 2023)

Court of Appeal (Civil Division)

Deutsche Bank AG v Sebastian Holdings Inc & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 191 (24 February 2023)

URS Corporation Ltd v BDW Trading Ltd [2023] EWCA Civ 189 (23 February 2023)

CAB Housing Ltd v Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 194 (23 February 2023)

Kinnersley, R (On the Application Of) v Maidstone Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 172 (22 February 2023)

JZ v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Ors [2023] EWCA Civ 178 (22 February 2023)

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

Anderson, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 181 (23 February 2023)

Bell v R. [2023] EWCA Crim 175 (22 February 2023)

High Court (Administrative Court)

Medway Council, R (On the Application Of) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2023] EWHC 377 (Admin) (24 February 2023)

Hayle Town Council, R (On the Application Of) v The Cornwall Council [2023] EWHC 389 (Admin) (24 February 2023)

Ullah, R (On the Application Of) v National Crime Agency [2023] EWHC 371 (Admin) (22 February 2023)

High Court (Chancery Division)

Etroy & Anor v Speechly Bircham LLP [2023] EWHC 386 (Ch) (23 February 2023)

High Court (Commercial Court)

Commission Recovery Ltd v Marks & Clerk LLP & Anor [2023] EWHC 398 (Comm) (24 February 2023)

Pan Ocean Co Ltd v Daelim Corporation [2023] EWHC 391 (Comm) (24 February 2023)

Glencore Energy UK Ltd v NIS J.S.C. Novi Sad [2023] EWHC 370 (Comm) (23 February 2023)

High Court (Family Division)

PP (A Child: Anonymisation), Re [2023] EWHC 330 (Fam) [2023] EWHC 330 (Fam) (20 February 2023)

High Court (King’s Bench Division)

Read v Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust & Anor [2023] EWHC 367 (KB) (24 February 2023)

Transport for London v Lee & Ors [2023] EWHC 402 (KB) (24 February 2023)

Afzal v Khan & Ors [2023] EWHC 376 (KB) (24 February 2023)

Briggs v Drylined Homes Ltd [2023] EWHC 382 (KB) (24 February 2023)

Czernuszka v King [2023] EWHC 380 (KB) (23 February 2023)

Osbourne v Persons Unknown & Ors [2023] EWHC 340 (KB) (22 February 2023)

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Updated consumer law guidance for higher education providers welcomed – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 21st, 2023 in competition, consumer protection, education, news, universities by tracey

‘Updated guidance for higher education (HE) providers announced by the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) will help the sector ensure that their practices are compliant, according to one legal expert.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 20th February 2023

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FCA set to regulate ‘buy now pay later’ payment products in UK – OUT-LAW.com

‘The UK government has published draft legislation which would bring the fast-growing “buy now pay later” (BNPL) industry within Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulation and bolster protection for consumers.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 17th February 2023

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How the Retained EU Law Bill could impact the UK’s life sciences sector – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 20th, 2023 in bills, brexit, EC law, employment, news by tracey

‘While there are concerns about the proposed speed of reform under the Retained EU law bill, divergence from certain aspects of the EU’s legal and regulatory approach to life sciences could place the UK at an advantage and offer opportunities for industry.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 17th February 2023

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UK government outlines reforms to thirty-year-old cybercrime law – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 17th, 2023 in computer crime, consultations, data protection, government departments, news, privacy by tracey

‘The UK government is proposing new powers for law enforcement agencies to tackle cybersecurity threats and online crimes, including the power to require data owners to preserve evidence pending a decision on whether a formal request for seizure of the data by an agency should be made to court.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 16th February 2023

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Judicial review bid has implications for UK SIPP operators – OUT-LAW.com

‘A decision expected from the Court of Appeal in London could re-open the door for the courts to consider the scope of self-invested personal pension scheme (SIPP) operators’ due diligence obligations under Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) rules, and on their obligations to compensate customers where there have been failings, legal experts have said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 17th February 2023

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ASA rulings show that gambling brands can still utilise sports personalities – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 15th, 2023 in advertising, children, gambling, news, ombudsmen, sport, young persons by sally

‘The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has determined that two gambling adverts featuring a pair of former England international footballers were not likely to appeal to under-18s.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 14th February 2023

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Expert witness duties in construction disputes – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 10th, 2023 in construction industry, dispute resolution, expert witnesses, news by sally

‘The growing complexity of construction and engineering disputes has led to an increased demand for the services of experts regarding various aspects of a typical legal proceeding.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 9th February 2023

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Ombudsman sees “significant increase” in heating and hot water cases – Local Government Lawyer

Posted February 8th, 2023 in complaints, housing, landlord & tenant, local government, news, ombudsmen, statistics by sally

‘The Housing Ombudsman has revealed that it has seen a 60% increase in complaints on heating and hot water, with 1,600 received in 2021/22 and 1,491 received already in 2022/23.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 7th February 2023

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NFTs ruling shows courts ahead of legislators on question of crypto property law – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 7th, 2023 in constructive trusts, cryptocurrencies, fraud, news, service by sally

‘A recent ruling by the High Court in London highlights the willingness of the UK courts to apply pragmatic thinking to novel questions of law as it applies to digital assets, an expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 6th February 2023

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