News – Page 295

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    Insolvency

    2009-03-19T00:00:00Z

    Data protection – Serious fraud cases – Transfer of data in the public interest In the matter of Madoff Securities International Ltd: ChD (Mr Justice Lewison): 27 February 2009

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    The French estate of an English client: practical aspects

    2009-03-19T00:00:00Z

    A case study handling the issue of inheritance between England, Wales and France We are to consider the inheritance of the estate of an Englishman deceased in England and owning property in France. The ...

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    Contracts

    2009-03-19T00:00:00Z

    Legal profession – Claim forms – Litigation services – Unqualified persons Vadim Lediaev (Aka Vadim Ledyaev) v Dimitry Vallen: CA (Civ Div) (Sir Andrew Morritt (Chancellor), Lady Justice Smith, Lord Justice Aikens): 5 March 2009 ...

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    Insolvency

    2009-03-19T00:00:00Z

    Data protection – Serious fraud cases – Transfer of data in the public interest In the matter of Madoff Securities International Ltd: ChD (Mr Justice Lewison): 27 February 2009 ...

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    Employment law: accrual of annual leave and sickness absence

    2009-03-16T00:00:00Z

    For the modern solicitor it has become essential to develop the ability not only to be all things to all people, but also to be in many different places at the same time.

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    Consumer law

    2009-03-12T00:00:00Z

    Bank charges – EC law – Fairness – Unfair contract terms Abbey National Plc & seven ors v Office of Fair Trading: CA (Civ Div) (Sir Anthony Clarke, Master of the Rolls, Lords Justice Waller (vice-president), Lloyd): 26 February ...

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    Landlord/tenant

    2009-03-12T00:00:00Z

    Contracts – Consent to assignment – Leaseholds – Sale by auction Landlord Protect Ltd v St Anselm Development Co Ltd: CA (Civ Div) (Lords Justice Waller, Wilson, Stanley Burnton): 20 February 2009 ...

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    Education

    2009-03-12T00:00:00Z

    Discrimination - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – Local authorities – School exclusions R (on the application of N) v Independent Appeal Panel of Barking & Dagenham London Borough Council: CA (Civ Div) (Lords Justice Rix, Toulson, Rimer): 24 ...

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    Occupational hazards: the competing rights of spouses and creditors

    2009-03-05T00:00:00Z

    Over recent years a tussle has been going on between the competing rights of spouses and creditors and the inter-relationship of the Insolvency Act 1986, the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 (TOLATA) and the ancillary relief regime.

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    A round-up of recent events in probate

    2009-03-05T00:00:00Z

    The statutory legacy payable on intestacy to surviving spouses and civil partners rose as of 1 February 2009 to £250,000 where there are children and £450,000 where there are no children but parents or siblings.

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    Financial regulation

    2009-03-05T00:00:00Z

    Legal profession – Partnerships – Conduct of business – Financial promotion Financial Services Authority v Fox Hayes (a firm): CA (Civ Div) (Lords Justice Longmore, Wilson, Lawrence Collins): 17 February 2009 ...

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    Human rights

    2009-03-05T00:00:00Z

    Freedom of expression – Intelligence of services – Investigatory Powers Tribunal – Emanations of the Crown A v B: CA (Civ Div) (Lords Justice Laws, Rix, Dyson): 18 February 2009 ...

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    Freedom of information - holding data for others

    2009-02-26T00:00:00Z

    An Ofsted inspection is a worrying time for school staff, students and parents.

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    Contracts

    2009-02-26T00:00:00Z

    Legal costs insurance - Contract terms - Contribution - Implied terms Greene Wood & McLean v Templeton Insurance Ltd (2009): CA (Civ Div) (Sir Anthony Clarke, Master of the Rolls, Lords Justice Longmore, Hooper): 12 February 2009 ...

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    Torts

    2009-02-26T00:00:00Z

    Companies - Corporate liability - Course of conduct - Harassment Lisa Maria Angela Ferguson v British Gas Trading Ltd: CA (Civ Div) (Lords Justice Sedley, Jacob, Lloyd): 10 February 2009 ...

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    Media law – offers of amends

    2009-02-19T00:00:00Z

    Warren v Random House Group Ltd (Nos 1-3) (CA) [2008] EWCA Civ 834; Tesco Stores Ltd v Guardian News & Media Ltd and Rusbridger [2008] EWCH (QB)

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    Human rights

    2009-02-19T00:00:00Z

    Byelaws – Campers – Demonstrations – Freedom of association – Freedom of expression Tabernacle v Secretary of State for Defence: CA (Civ Div) (Lords Justice Laws, Wall, Stanley Burnton): 5 February 2009 ...

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    Local government law – ASBOs, injunctions and anti-social behaviour

    2009-02-12T00:00:00Z

    Birmingham City Council has had a setback in its use of injunctions to curb serious gang-driven criminal and anti-social behaviour.

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    PPI claims become a revenue stream for law firms

    2009-02-12T00:00:00Z

    In the last 12 months, the payment protection insurance (PPI) claims sector has exploded as customers increasingly become ‘clued up’ about their consumer rights.

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    Immigration

    2009-02-12T00:00:00Z

    Human rights - Confidentiality - Deportation orders - Terrorism Z v (1) Secretary of State for the Home Department (2) Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs; and 11 other cases against (1) and (2) brought by ...