Candey Ltd, the appellant, acted as a solicitor for Peak Hotels & Resorts Ltd (“PHRL”) between April 2014 and March 2016 in respect of worldwide litigation and various other matters. One such matter was an action in the High Court in London, referred to as “the London Litigation”. On 21 October 2015, PHRL entered into…
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This Week in the Supreme Court – week commencing 12th December 2022 – UKSCBlog
On Wednesday 14th December the Supreme Court will hand down judgment in the case of DB Symmetry Ltd and another v Swindon Borough Councilon appeal from [2020] EWCA Civ 1331. The Court was asked to consider if it is lawful for a planning authority, in granting planning permission for a development, to impose a planning…
UPDATE 1-UK ditches ban on ‘legal but harmful’ online content in favor of free speech
* ‘Legal but harmful’ element of online safety bill dropped * Social media companies will have to strengthen age checks * Companies could be fined if they fail to tackle illegal content (Changes dateline, adds further details, new quotes) By Paul Sandle LONDON, Nov 29 (Reuters) – Britain will not force tech giants to remove…
Online Safety Bill to remove ‘legal but harmful’ content measures
The Online Safety Bill is to be amended and controversial measures that would have forced social media sites to take down material designated “legal but harmful” are to be removed. The Government said it was making the changes to the proposed internet safety laws over fears the original duties would have incentivized firms to over-remove…
This Week in the Supreme Court – week commencing 28th November 2022 – UKSCBlog
On Wednesday 30th November and Thursday 1st Decemberthe Court will hear the conjoined appeals In the matter of an application by James Hugh Allister and others for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland), In the matter of an application by Clifford Peoples for Judicial Review (Northern Ireland). In these conjoined appeals, the appellants challenge the lawfulness and…
Legal pot sales in Missouri could begin before February, state says
JEFFERSON CITY — Legal marijuana dispensaries could begin selling to customers before early February, faster than originally expected, a spokeswoman for the Department of Health and Senior Services said Friday. Under Missouri’s new constitutional amendment legalizing marijuana, approved by voters on Tuesday, medical marijuana companies will be able to apply Dec. 8 to convert their…
Biden Updates When You’ll Get Them
AleksandarNakic / Getty Images Despite a number of legal challenges that aim to block the US government’s student loan forgiveness plan — including a federal appeals court decision to delay the plan — President Joe Biden sounds confident that borrowers who qualify for relief will see their debt canceled within the next couple of weeks….
October November 2022 Legal Industry Law Firm News Highlights
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 Happy November! As the holiday season approaches, we hope you and yours are remaining safe, happy, and healthy. Please read on below for the latest in legal industry updates, including notable law firm hirings and expansions, legal awards and recognition, and diversity, equity, and inclusion news. Law Firm Hiring and Updates…
Republican women want 2022 to be their year
What will we remember when we look back on the 2022 midterm elections? Will Nov. 8, 2022, be the election that the GOP reclaimed the House and Senate or that the Democrats fended them off? Nail-biter finishes in state governors races? Republican women candidates hope it’s the year they banded together, spread out their campaign…
Guest and another v Guest [2022] UKSC 27 – UKSCblog
On appeal from: [2020] EWCA Civ 387 This appeal concerns the proper basis for awarding remedies in cases of proprietary estoppel. Proprietary estoppel arises when a person gives a promise or assurance to another person that they have or will be given an interest in property and that other person reasonably and on the promise…