News – Page 25
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NewsSky is the limit for trade marks following key CJEU ruling
Court rules that EU or national mark cannot be declared invalid on ground of lack of precision.
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NewsLawyers question timing of Airbus deferred prosecution
'Hard to ignore the possibility that this deal – and the timing of it – is political,' white collar crime specialist says.
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NewsLord Hodge named as deputy to Supreme Court president
Two male Scots will lead UK's highest court as commission ponders its role.
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NewsCity firm sees off disclosure challenge over £65m security claim
Ashurst instructions from client are bound by privilege, rules Court of Appeal.
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NewsDirector must compensate creditors for cut-price purchase from insolvent company
Duties to company and creditors survive entry into voluntary liquidation, High Court rules.
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NewsPart 36 offers excluding interest are not valid, rules Court of Appeal
Lawyers finally given clarity on what constitutes a valid Part 36 offer to settle.
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NewsBlack and Asian drug offenders 'more likely' to be locked up immediately
Sentencing Council research will fuel fears of racial bias in the criminal justice system.
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NewsStrike out decision sent back over judge’s ‘lack of adequate reasoning’
Tribunal will look again at whether claims against Duncan Lewis Solicitors should be allowed to continue.
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NewsThree options for reforming leasehold enfranchisement
Law Commission says it received hundreds of differing views from leaseholders and landlords.
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NewsDivorce reform swiftly returns to parliament
Family lawyers delighted to see Divorce, Separation and Dissolution Bill reintroduced 'after a series of false starts'.
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NewsGovernment urged to rename Supreme Court to curb 'judicial power'
Thinktank Policy Exchange proposes Constitutional Restoration Act to reverse the effects of prorogation judgment.
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NewsIt was 100 years ago today: Profession marks opening to women
Sex Disqualification (Removal) Act received royal assent on 23 December 1919.
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NewsFraud office under fire for deferred prosecution after 'not guilty' verdicts
SFO publishes DPA after three executives acquitted of conspiracy to make corrupt payments.
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NewsFirst fine issued under new data protection regime
Pharmacy business given £275,000 monetary penalty under GDPR powers.
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NewsQueen’s speech: Review must be backed up with ‘significant cash’ says Society
Chancery Lane warns that fair and effective justice cannot be delivered on the cheap.
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NewsQueen’s speech: Cross-border justice agreements
Domestic implementation of Hague conventions to be clarified in legislation.
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NewsQueen’s speech: fund for Thomas Cook claimants
Capped compensation scheme to support customers facing ’the most serious hardship’.
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NewsQueen's speech: 'Royal Commission on criminal justice'
Constitution, democracy and rights commission will be established.
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NewsHale warns against judicial appointment reforms ahead of Queen's speech
'We do not want to turn in to the Supreme Court of the United States,' president says in farewell message.
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NewsHigh Court backs civil claim against 1982 IRA bomber
Intentional, unlawful killing of a person amounts to tortious conduct giving rise to a claim for damages, judge rules.