Recent Legal News in the UK
24 June 2024
Court of Appeal Rules on Cantor Fitzgerald & Co vs YES Bank Limited Dispute
Court of Appeal clarifies the scope of engagement letters in financial advisory agreements, impacting future capital-raising disputes.
Syspal Capital Limited vs. Mr Christopher John Truman and Syspal Holdings Limited
High Court rules on the interpretation of Articles of Association in a shareholder dispute involving Syspal Capital Limited and Mr Christopher John Truman.
21 June 2024
Court of Appeal Rules on Family Business Dispute
Court of Appeal upholds High Court's decision in a complex family business dispute involving proprietary estoppel claims.
Court of Appeal Rules on Enforcement Agent Liability
Court of Appeal clarifies liability of judgment creditors for breaches by enforcement agents, impacting future enforcement procedures.
Court of Appeal Rules on Publication of Family Division Judgment in Re T (Children)
Court of Appeal rules on the publication of a Family Division judgment, balancing transparency and privacy in a complex parental alienation case.
Apple Faces Collective Proceedings Over iPhone Performance Management
Court of Appeal allows collective proceedings against Apple over alleged iPhone performance throttling, setting a significant precedent for consumer protection and collective actions.
Court of Appeal Rules on Blogger Libel and Contempt Case
Court of Appeal overturns High Court decision in a complex libel and contempt case between two bloggers, setting a significant precedent for online defamation and enforcement of court orders.
20 June 2024
Father's Appeal Denied in Worcestershire County Council Care Order
Court of Appeal upholds Worcestershire County Council's care order, dismissing father's habeas corpus application.
Court of Appeal Rules on Procedural Fairness in Care Proceedings
Court of Appeal rules on procedural irregularity in care proceedings, emphasizing the importance of fair process in family law.
High Court Approves Trustee's Proposal to Wind Up Trusts
High Court rules on trustee's proposal to wind up trusts, impacting future distributions to minor and unborn beneficiaries.
Court Reduces Damages Award in Personal Injury Case Involving Teenage Girl
Court of Appeal reduces damages awarded to a teenage girl injured in a car accident, emphasizing the importance of proportionality and adherence to guidelines.
Court Reviews Quantum in Personal Injury Case Involving Teenage Passenger
Court of Appeal reviews quantum of damages in a personal injury case involving a teenage passenger in a car accident, addressing contributory negligence and multiple injuries.
18 June 2024
High Court Rules on Intellectual Property Dispute Between Seraphine Limited and Mamarella GmbH
Intellectual Property Enterprise Court delivers a significant ruling on jurisdiction and design rights in the case of Seraphine Limited vs Mamarella GmbH.
14 June 2024
Court of Appeal Upholds Conviction in Serious Sexual Offences Case
Court of Appeal upholds conviction and sentence for serious sexual offences against minors, reinforcing strict legal standards.
High Court Denies Leave to Appeal in Judicial Review Case Involving HMRC
High Court denies leave to appeal in a judicial review case involving HMRC and mutual legal assistance requests, setting a significant precedent for disclosure duties.
13 June 2024
Appeal in Gang-Related Murder Case: Convictions and Sentences Upheld
Court of Appeal upholds convictions and sentences in high-profile gang-related murder case, providing significant insights into joint enterprise and gang violence liabilities.
Court Rules on Pre-Trial Detention Violations
Court finds pre-trial detention unjustified, highlighting the need for specific reasoning in judicial decisions.
Court Rules on Prolonged Pre-Trial Detention Violation
ECHR rules on unlawful pre-trial detention, emphasizing the need for sufficient judicial reasoning.
11 June 2024
Extradition Appeal Overturned: Ewa Andrysiewicz vs Circuit Court in Lodz, Poland
High Court upholds extradition order for Ewa Andrysiewicz, dismissing appeal on Article 8 grounds.
Tribunal Dismisses Appeal of Trainee Driving Instructor
First-Tier Tribunal dismisses appeal by trainee driving instructor John Hackwood, who sought an extension of his trainee licence after failing to meet required conditions.
7 June 2024
Widow Wins Justice in Fatal Surgery Case
High Court rules on liability and costs in a tragic clinical negligence case, setting important precedents for medical malpractice claims.
High Court Rules on Alleged Forgery and Fraud in Property Development Dispute
High Court dismisses forgery and fraud charges in property development dispute, setting a precedent for private prosecutions.
Financial Dispute Over £50 Million Assets in Divorce Settlement
Family Court rules on a high-stakes divorce case involving a £50 million asset dispute, setting significant precedents for financial remedy proceedings.
High Court Denies Appeal in Romanian Extradition Case
High Court upholds extradition to Romania despite Article 8 ECHR appeal, emphasizing public interest over family hardship.
High Court Rules on Extradition of Former Goldman Sachs Executive
High Court rules on the extradition of a former Goldman Sachs executive involved in a foreign bribery scheme, setting a significant precedent for extradition law.
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High Court Rules on Unfair Prejudice Petition in Trisant Foods Case
High Court delivers ruling on the admissibility of expert evidence in a shareholder dispute involving Trisant Foods Limited.
High Court Rules on Costs in Dispute Involving Invenia Technical Computing Corporation and Invenia Labs Limited
High Court rules on costs in a complex dispute involving Invenia Technical Computing Corporation and Invenia Labs Limited, setting significant precedents for insolvency proceedings.
High Court Rules on Costs in AIB and Everyday Finance Case
High Court delivers judgment on costs dispute following settlement agreement enforcement, setting important precedent on joint and several liability for costs.
Significant Ruling on Costs and Interest in Complex Commercial Dispute
Court of Appeal delivers comprehensive judgment on costs and interest in Crédit Agricole vs PPT Energy Trading, impacting future commercial litigation.
6 June 2024
High Court Rules on Judicial Review Ouster in Immigration Case
High Court rules on the procedural limitations of judicial review in immigration cases, impacting future appeals.