Solicitor cannot base victimisation claim on firm’s report to SRA – Legal Futures

‘A solicitor cannot base a victimisation claim against her law firm at the employment tribunal on it reporting her to the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), a judge has ruled.’

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Legal Futures, 11th March 2025

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In depth: Arbitration Act – new rules put UK ahead – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted March 11th, 2025 in arbitration, Law Society, news by tracey

‘An updated Arbitration Act not only “safeguards the UK’s reputation for excellence”, but also reinforces its international credentials. With a wary eye on the competition, practitioners welcome the act’s clarity.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 10th March 2025

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Pre-recorded evidence has no impact on rape conviction rates, MoJ claims – Law Society’s Gazette

‘There is no evidence to suggest that pre-recorded video evidence from complainants and witnesses in sexual offence trials reduces jury conviction rates, the Ministry of Justice said yesterday.’

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Law Society's Gazette, 11th March 2025

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Norfolk woman refuses to hand over 16th-century Italian painting identified as stolen – The Guardian

Posted March 11th, 2025 in artistic works, Italy, limitations, news, theft, time limits by tracey

‘A 16th-century Madonna and Child painting disappeared without a trace after it was stolen from a museum in northern Italy more than half a century ago. Now, having surfaced in Britain, it is in the possession of a woman in Norfolk, who is refusing to return it – even though it is listed on police stolen art databases.’

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The Guardian, 10th March 2025

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Teacher who ‘hugged and stroked’ pupil banned – BBC News

‘A secondary school teacher has been banned from the profession after having an inappropriate relationship with a pupil.’

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BBC News, 11th March 2025

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Sentencing body defends changes after ‘two-tier’ row – BBC News

‘The body advising judges on criminal sentences has hit back at the justice secretary’s call for it to scrap new guidance on sentencing offenders from ethnic monitories.’

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BBC News, 10th March 2025

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Justice secretary set for showdown with judges over sentencing guidelines – The Independent

‘Justice secretary Shabana Mahmood is set for a confrontation with the Sentencing Council later this week after they wrote to her warning her against “dictating” to judges over new measures which she fears will create a “two tier” legal system.’

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The Independent, 10th March 2025

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Police admit arrest of anti-monarchy heckler in Oxford was unlawful – The Guardian

Posted March 11th, 2025 in compensation, demonstrations, news, police, public order, royal family by tracey

‘Police have admitted acting unlawfully in arresting a trainee Baptist minister who called out “Who elected him?” at a local proclamation of the accession of King Charles III.’

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The Guardian, 11th March 2025

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Chicken manure can be classified as industrial waste, judge rules – The Guardian

‘Industrial poultry farms face tough new regulations around the disposal of chicken manure after a judge ruled it can be classified as waste and requires a detailed and transparent plan to dispose of it without damaging the environment.’

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The Guardian, 11th March 2025

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Alexander Bunzl and Arran Dowling-Hussey adjudication article – 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square

‘Arran Dowling-Hussey and Alexander Bunzl have written case note BDW Trading Limited v Ardmore Construction Limited [2024] EWHC 3235 (TCC).’

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4-5 Gray's Inn Square, 7th March 2025

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Lauren Fullerton and Arran Dowling-Hussey look at one of the most significant special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) cases from 2024 – 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square

‘Lauren Fullerton and Arran Dowling-Hussey look at one of the most significant special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) cases from 2024.’

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4-5 Gray's Inn Square, 7th March 2025

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Sky UK Limited and Mace Limited v Riverstone Managing Agency Limited & Ors [2024] EWCA Civ 1567 – 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square

Posted March 10th, 2025 in appeals, building law, chambers articles, construction industry, insurance, news by tracey

‘Amrit Dhanoa & Arran Dowling-Hussey from 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square Chambers Construction & Engineering Group look at a recent significant Court of Appeal decision on Construction All Risks Insurance.’

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4-5 Gray’s Inn Square, 7th March 2025

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Starter tenancies, extensions, and section 21 claims – An ASB case. – Nearly Legal

Posted March 10th, 2025 in anti-social behaviour, landlord & tenant, news, repossession by tracey

‘Yorkshire Housing Limited v Scott. County Court at Scarborough. 30 October 2024. A section 21 based possession claim for a ‘starter tenancy’ for the reason of anti social behaviour.’

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Nearly Legal, 9th March 2025

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Judge throws out skeleton argument for being three times too long – Legal Futures

Posted March 10th, 2025 in barristers, case management, drafting, news, skeleton arguments by tracey

‘The High Court has refused to admit a skeleton argument that was three times the length it should have been, and ranged beyond the confines of what it should have done.’

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Legal Futures, 10th March 2025

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Black barristers face a “concrete ceiling”, says BBN chair – Legal Futures

Posted March 10th, 2025 in barristers, diversity, equality, king's counsel, minorities, news, remuneration by tracey

‘The focus on access to the Bar in equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) efforts is “low-hanging fruit” that ignores the bigger problem of progression, the chair of the Black Barristers Network said last week.’

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Legal Futures, 10th March 2025

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High Court dismisses cycle lane judicial review on all grounds – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 10th, 2025 in bicycles, judicial review, local government, news, trees by tracey

‘An application for judicial review and an interim injunction against Coventry City Council’s plans to chop down 26 trees to build a cycleway has been refused by the High Court.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 7th March 2025

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Firm and two partners fined £50k for offering banking facility – Legal Futures

Posted March 10th, 2025 in banking, client accounts, disciplinary procedures, fines, law firms, news, solicitors by tracey

‘A law firm and two of its partners have been fined nearly £50,000 between them for allowing two wealthy clients to use its client account as a banking facility.’

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Legal Futures, 10th March 2025

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Thousands of privileged documents disclosed in “unprecedented” error – Legal Futures

Posted March 10th, 2025 in disclosure, documents, gambling, licensing, mistake, news, privilege by tracey

‘An “extraordinary” and “unprecedented” failure of disclosure that has seen thousands of privileged documents released to the other side has been revealed in the High Court.’

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Legal Futures, 10th March 2025

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Four people jailed for one of the largest money laundering cases in the UK – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted March 10th, 2025 in Crown Prosecution Service, money laundering, news, sentencing by tracey

‘Four men have been sentenced today (Friday 7 March 2025) in relation to a £266 million money laundering operation.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 7th March 2025

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Man forced to pay dead father’s £3,000 car fines – BBC News

Posted March 10th, 2025 in bereavement, families, fines, news, pollution, road traffic by tracey

‘A bereaved man claims he was forced to pay £3,000 after Birmingham City Council pursued him for a Clean Air Zone fine incurred by his late father.’

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BBC News, 10th March 2025

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