All Law Gazette articles in 13 December 2021 – Page 6
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NewsTougher criminal sentences contributing to the courts backlog - new bar chair
The public should be told ‘the true consequences’ of politicians' attempts to appear tough on crime, Mark Fenhalls QC says.
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NewsAttempted murder victim’s address ‘inappropriately given’ to perpetrator
The Ministry of Justice’s annual report reveals 16 ‘data incidents’ in the year to March, which potentially impacted nearly 5,500 people.
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NewsLegal Aid Agency reissues accounts after spotting £26.3m error
In latest version of annual report, chief executive says error did not affect provider payments.
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NewsCPS ‘misunderstood’ law on illegal entry into UK, Court of Appeal rules
Investigators adopted ‘a heresy about the law’ on assisting unlawful immigration, which was ‘passed on’ to the prosecutors, defence and judges.
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NewsFear of catching coronavirus not protected belief, tribunal rules
Claimant’s ‘fear of catching Covid-19 … does not amount to a philosophical belief’ under the Equality Act 2010, employment judge holds.
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NewsBitcoin 'inventor' claim to be tested following admissibility ruling
US anti-patent group seeks a London court declaration that Australian computer scientist is not 'Satoshi Nakamoto'.
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NewsCoA denies flight compensation for delayed London connection
Lord Justice Coulson says allowing compensation would have had ‘profound’ effect on aviation industry.
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NewsEvergreen Denis marks 50 years as a solicitor
Blackpool and Fylde stalwart Denis Cameron has served on numerous professional bodies.
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NewsLondon firm loses £36,000 CFA costs appeal
'Solicitors have to accept that complaints (whether of poor service or as to fees) go with the territory of professional practice', judge observes.
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NewsLaw firm management chief to lead cricket board's diversity action plan
BLM's Siri Siriwardene reveals he was already an active cricket enthusiast before volunteering for new role.
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NewsWorld-renowned rights defender held again in Hong Kong clampdown
Barrister Dr Margaret Ng, already under a suspended sentence, is accused of conspiracy to print or distribute seditious materials.
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NewsEnglish courts can still grant pan-EU trade mark injunctions, judge rules
Sir Julian Flaux also says that the Withdrawal Agreement has ‘direct legislative effect in the United Kingdom’.
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NewsCharles Russell Speechlys faces retrial over £50,000 bill
International firm failed to properly plead the existence of an implied retainer, High Court rules.
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NewsBar chair accuses lord chancellor of being ‘thin-skinned’ over failure to meet
Derek Sweeting QC tells the Guardian that Dominic Raab’s attitude is ‘counterproductive and perhaps a bit of a thin-skinned approach’.
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NewsDechert top earner’s profit share falls by nearly half
International firm’s operating profit fell by 17.5% in the year to 31 December 2020, according to its annual report and financial statements.
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NewsFormer lord chancellor to become Sir Robert Buckland
New Year Honours also go to Clifford Chance partner Stephen Reese and DLA Piper MD Sandra Wallace.
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NewsFirm in private prosecutions row is to close
Widnes-based Parry & Welch Solicitors files notice that it is to go into administration.
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OpinionCan we trust the LSB to comment on the rule of law?
There is a snag in the Legal Services Board's concern about the increasing public criticism of legal professionals.
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NewsLitigation funder ‘bypassed’ by divorce client seeks to recover £1m
Case to set aside consent order listed for four-day hearing later this year.
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NewsSRA v Khan: High Court agrees to '11th hour' request
Mr Justice Leech agrees to hear Soophia Khan's application to set aside orders despite regulator's objection.