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Former Falkland Islands Governor fined for insider trading - The Times

Posted on November 13, 2008
“A former Governor of the Falkland Islands and a past British ambassador to Peru has been fined by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for insider dealing in an AIM-listed mining company which he chaired.” Full story The Times, 13th November 2008 Source: www...

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted on November 13, 2008
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Transport for London v Spirerose Ltd (In Administration) [2008] EWCA Civ 1230 (13 November 2008) NB (Guinea) & Anor v Secretary of State for the Home Dept [2008] EWCA Civ 1229 (13 November 2008) High Court (Commercial Court) Rayden & Anor v Edwardo Ltd & Anor [2008] EWHC 2689 (Comm) (05 November 2008) Source: www...

Data retention laws: what they mean for ISPs - OUT-LAW.com

Posted on November 12, 2008
“This guide is based on UK law. It was last updated in October 2008.” Full story OUT-LAW.com, 11th November 2008 Source: www.out-law.com       

Recent Statutory Instruments - OPSI

Posted on November 12, 2008
The Retention of Registration Marks (Amendment) Regulations 2008 The Family Proceedings Courts (Children Act 1989) (Amendment) Rules 2008 The Magistrates? Courts (Enforcement of Children Act 1989 Contact Orders) Rules 2008 The Police (Amendment) Regulations 2008 The Police (Complaints and Misconduct) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 The Political Donations and Regulated Transactions (Anonymous Electors) Regulations 2008 Source: www...

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IPCO (Nigeria) Ltd v Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation - Times Law Reports

Posted on November 12, 2008
IPCO (Nigeria) Ltd v Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Court of Appeal “Only part of a foreign arbitration award governed by an international Convention could be enforced in England under the Arbitration Act 1996.” The Times, 12th November 2008 Source: www...

G v HM Treasury A and Others v Same - Times Law Reports

Posted on November 12, 2008
G v HM Treasury A and Others v Same Court of Appeal “Two antiterror Orders in Council made under section 1 of the United Nations Act 1946 to implement Security Council resolutions were lawful and valid, subject to important conditions.” The Times, 12th November 2008 Source: www...

New Labour terror defeat in Lords - BBC News

Posted on November 12, 2008
“The government has suffered another defeat in the House of Lords over its counter-terrorism proposals, this time over the use of intercept evidence.” Full story  BBC News, 11th November 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk       

Simplified Code for workplace disputes needs only Parliament?s approval - OUT-LAW.com

Posted on November 12, 2008
“A Code of Practice for resolving workplace disputes has been approved by the Department for Business and awaits final Parliamentary approval. The revised Acas Discipline and Grievance Code of Practice is shorter and simpler than its predecessor...

High Court upholds contract entered into by mistake - OUT-LAW.com

Posted on November 12, 2008
“A contract based on a mistake by one of the parties can be valid even if the other party to the contract is aware of the error, the High Court has ruled. The case concerned mistakes that did not form terms of the contract.” Full story OUT-LAW...

Civil Procedure Rule Committee annual report 2008 - Ministry of Justice

Posted on November 12, 2008
“Civil Procedure Rule Committee annual report 2008.” Full report Ministry of Justice, 12th November 2008 Source: www.justice.gov.uk       

200,000 fewer jobs available for migrant workers under new rules - UK Border Agency

Posted on November 12, 2008
“The number of jobs available to foreign workers through the shortage occupation route will be reduced, the Government announced today.” Full press release UK Border Agency, 11th November 2008 Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk       

Asbo woman, 83, allowed back home - BBC News

Posted on November 12, 2008
“An 83-year-old woman once described by a judge as a ‘neighbour from hell’ has won an appeal against an order banning her from living in her home.” Full story BBC News, 11th November 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk       

Council criticised over care saga - BBC News

Posted on November 12, 2008
“A council has been heavily criticised by a watchdog for its treatment of a man with learning difficulties.” Full story BBC News, 12th November 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk       

Reprieve for curvy cucumbers and crooked carrots as EU bends rules - The Times

Posted on November 12, 2008
“Knobbly fruit and amusingly shaped vegetables, the staple diet of local newspapers, caption competitions and That’s Life!, are set to return to the shops in a reprieve from strict European Union laws. The regulations covering the size and shape of 26 types of fruit and vegetable are expected to be abolished today by EU agriculture [...

Review of company pensions laws - BBC News

Posted on November 12, 2008
“Pensions minister Rosie Winterton is to announce a review of laws governing company pension schemes.” Full story BBC News, 12th November 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk       

Jack Straw orders inquiry into repossessions - The Times

Posted on November 12, 2008
      

Church of England bans swinging, drinking vicar from practising - The Times

Posted on November 12, 2008
“A female vicar who told colleagues that she went on swinging holidays in the South of France and who turned up drunk to church services has been banned from practising for 12 years by the Church of England.” Full story The Times, 12th November 2008 Source: www...

Pre-nuptial agreements put to the test - The Times

Posted on November 12, 2008
“Five law lords will be asked in a test case tomorrow to uphold a pre-nuptial agreement signed by a wealthy American couple with five children who divorced after ten years of marriage.” Full story  The Times, 12th November 2008 Source: www...

Armed robber killed by shopkeeper was to blame, rules coroner - Daily Telegraph

Posted on November 12, 2008
“An armed robber who was stabbed to death by a shopkeeper was to blame for his own death, a coroner has ruled. “ Full story Daily Telegraph, 12th November 2008 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk       

Naming and shaming criminal masterminds ?infringes their human rights? - Daily Telegraph

Posted on November 12, 2008
“The leaders of the Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca) have been ‘deeply frustrated’ after lawyers advised them not to name 39 convicted criminals because it would breach the convicts’ right to a family and private life, and could amount to an ‘unfair’ punishment...

Investigation called after child murder case with echoes of Climbie - The Times

Posted on November 12, 2008
“A nationwide review of child protection has been ordered after a mother duped social workers into believing that a series of brutal injuries that led to her son?s death were accidental.” Full story The Times, 12th November 2008 Source: www...

BA executives appear in court to face price-fixing charges - The Times

Posted on November 12, 2008
“Four former and current British Airways executives appeared in court today in the first criminal prosecution for price-fixing against a major UK company.” Full story  The Times, 12th November 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk       

Gill Switalski, lawyer in record £19m claim, ?took free advice? from employer?s law firm - The Times

Posted on November 12, 2008
“A City lawyer claiming £19 million after sex discrimination, bullying and harassment forced her from her job took £18,000 worth of free legal advice from one of her company’s preferred law firms, an appeal tribunal heard today.” Full story The Times, 12th November 2008 Source: www...

200,000 jobs barred to non-European migrants - The Guardian

Posted on November 12, 2008
“Two hundred thousand skilled jobs in Britain will be closed to non-European migrants from November 27, when the new points-based immigration system comes into effect, the Home Office announced yesterday.” Full story The Guardian, 12th November 2008 Source: www...

Chelsea star Ashley Cole sues over sex claims - Daily Telegraph

Posted on November 12, 2008
“Footballer Ashley Cole is launching a privacy case against a newspaper group over allegations about his sex life.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 12th November 2008 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk       

BAILII: Recent Decisons

Posted on November 11, 2008
Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Midill (97pl) Ltd. v Park Lane Estates Ltd & Anor [2008] EWCA Civ 1227 (11 November 2008) High Court (Queen’s Bench Division) Williams v Thompson Leatherdale (a firm)& Anor [2008] EWHC 2574 (QB) (10 November 2008) High Court (Technology and Construction Court) Hayes & Anor (t/a Orchard Construction) v Gallant [2008] EWHC 2726 (TCC) (10 [...

Recent Statutory Instruments - OPSI

Posted on November 11, 2008
The Motor Vehicles (EC Type Approval) (Amendment) Regulations 2008 The Civil Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2008 The Non-Contentious Probate Fees (Amendment) Order 2008 The Magistrates? Courts Fees (Amendment) Order 2008 The Family Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2008 The Local Government (Structural Changes) (Transitional Arrangements) (No...

Consumer remedies for faulty goods - Law Commission

Posted on November 11, 2008
“On 10 November 2008 the Law Commission published jointly with the Scottish Law Commission a consultation paper on consumer remedies for faulty goods.” Full consultation paper Law Commission, 10th November 2008 Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk       

Statement from the Judicial Communications Office - Speech by Mr Paul Dacre - The Judiciary of England and Wales

Posted on November 11, 2008
“This comment was issued in response to a speech by Mr Paul Dacre, Editor of the Daily Mail,  to the Society of Editors.” Full statement  The Judiciary of England and Wales, 10th November 2008 Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk       

The Bar?s Efforts To Secure A Diverse Profession For The Long-Term Reflected In Intimate Portrait Of Life At The Bar - The Bar Council

Posted on November 11, 2008
“The first episode of a major new documentary will be broadcast this Friday on BBC 2.  The Barristers is an intimate portrait which details life at the Bar from aspiring barristers through to senior silks.” Full press release The Bar Council, 10th November 2008 Source: www...

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