Law Society notices

Recent information from the Law Society's library

Company lawCompanies limited by guarantee by Elizabeth West (Jordans, 2000, ISBN 0853086389).

This book provides guidance on company law as it affects this type of company.

It is shelved in the library at bookcase 9E.

Data protectionData protection law by David Bainbridge (CLT Professional Publishing, 2000, ISBN 1858112036).

This publication aims to clarify the law relating to data protection in the United Kingdom.

It is shelved in the library at bookcase 12F.

DivorceWhite v White, The Times, 31 October 2000 (HL)The House of Lords considered the division of matrimonial assets under s.25 of the Matrimonial Causes Act 1973 in a situation where the wife was an equal partner with the husband in a business.

Law report available under 'British News' on The Times Web site at: http://www.thetimes.co.ukA fuller version is available on the House of Lords Web site at: http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk

Human rightsDamages under the Human Rights Act 1998.

Law Commission no 266 and Scottish Law Commission no 180; Cm 4853.

October 2000.

ISBN.0101485328.Description and evaluation of the ECHR case-law in relation to damages paid for violations of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Available at: http://www.lawcom.gov.uk/library/lc266/lc266.pdf

Landlord and tenantCadogan Estates Ltd v McMahon, The Times, 1 November 2000 (HL)A proviso in a lease of a protected tenancy that the landlord might re-enter if the tenant became bankrupt, if broken, entitled the landlord to seek possession under Case 1 of Sched 15 to the Rent Act 1977.

Available under 'British News' on The Times Web site at: http://www.thetimes.co.ukA fuller version is available on the House of Lords Web site at: http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk

Legal aidStein v Blake, The Times, 31 October 2000 (ChD)The Legal Services Commission was not under a duty to inform a non-legally aided defendant that it had embargoed the claimant's legal aid.

This was the duty of the claimant's solicitors.

Law report available under 'British News' on The Times Web site at: http://www.thetimes.co.uk

NegligenceJackson & Powell : Professional liability precedents (Sweet & Maxwell, 2000, ISBN 0421726407).

A new loose-leaf in the subject area of negligence.

Shelved in the library at bookcase 20C.

Pensions compliance service(Croner, 2000, ISBN 1855245639).

This new loose-leaf aims to provide practical guidance on all aspects of pension fund administration.

It is shelved in the library at bookcase 20E.

SolicitorsMiller v Allied Sainif (UK) Ltd, The Times, 31 October 2000 (ChD)A solicitor, who sought an order declaring that he had ceased to act for a party, could make a written application to the court in a simple case.

Law report available under 'British News' on the The Times Web site at: http://www.thetimes.co.uk/

TheftR v Hinks, The Times, 27 October 2000 (HL)The meaning of 'appropriation' within the Theft Act 1968 was considered.

It was held that the acquisition of an indefeasible title to property by accepting a gift from a vulnerable person was capable of being 'appropriation' under the Theft Act.

Available at: http://www.thetimes.co.uk or a fuller version on the House of Lords Web site, at http://www.parliament.the-stationery-office.co.uk/

This list has been compiled by the Law Society's library.

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