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A defamation claim against the Home Secretary was thrown out for abuse of process but under what circumstances should a person be able to protect their reputation?https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver
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An Environmental Impact Assessment is required for certain development projects but just how far and wide should such an inquiry go?https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver
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If a malicious falsehood is published, can damages be recovered for injury to feelings even if no financial loss was suffered?https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver
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When can an act of God allow a party to unilaterally suspend a contract?https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver
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In this episode we examine the nature of the corporate veil in the context of trade mark infringements.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver
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When millions of pounds worth of silver was salvaged from a ship that was sunk in World War II, the Supreme Court was asked about the rights of the original owner.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver
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Japanese knotweed is the stuff of nightmares for homeowners. In this case, a claimant tries to hold the council to account for failing to address the issue.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver
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A shipping case prompts questions about what role appeal courts should play when making a decision.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver
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How many years does a person’s immigration status have to be in limbo before they are granted leave to remain?https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver
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Secretary of State for Business and Trade v Mercer [2024] UKSC 12
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If an employer fires an employee for going on strike then they can sue for unfair dismissal but what about if the employer simply disciplines the worker and does not actually fire them? In this episode we explore this possible gap in the legal protections available.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.com…
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Two motor car accidents prompt the courts to examine how compensation for whiplash and non-whiplash injuries should be assessed. We then go on to discuss some of the criticisms of the Civil Liability Act 2018.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver
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This week on the podcast we look at two cases concerning the European Arrest Warrant and consider how it can achieve justice while also protecting the rights of the individual.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver
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Did Amazon's website in the U.S. breach the UK's trade mark law by advertising goods for sale that could be delivered to the UK?https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver
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A case about the mental health treatment for offenders raised questions about differences in the law between England and Wales and Northern Ireland. In this episode we also discuss the dynamic that exists between the Supreme Court and courts in other parts of the UK.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.com…
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It is not often that motor accident cases make their way to the Supreme Court but that is what happened when one unfortunate driver was involved in two accidents, neither of which were her fault.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver
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This week on the podcast we cover one case about when prisoners can be recalled to jail and another about the application of tax law in the Channel Islands.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver
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A Russian divorce case finds its way into the English courts as the former wife of an oligarch seeks a financial remedyhttps://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver
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A pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden is background for our case this week as the Supreme Court is asked whether the owner of the goods being shipped should be responsible for ransom payments.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver
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Three examples of medical negligence led to claimants arguing that they should be compensated for having to witness the preventable death of a family member.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver
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This week on the podcast we cover three cases relating to private international law, trusts, and the tort of negligence.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver
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In this double episode we cover a case about someone who got sick on holiday and then think about whether an AI should be considered to be an inventor.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver
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**Newcomer injunctions are controversial because they enforce rights over land against people who are unnamed and have not yet committed any sort of breach. In this case, a group representing Gypsies and Travellers challenged the ability of courts to grant such injunctions. We also discuss how this decision might impact the rights of protestors.**[…
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Two immigration cases required the Supreme Court to wade through the Immigration Rules.Asad A. Khan’s piece on this decision: https://asadakhan.wordpress.com/2023/12/04/supreme-court-dismisses-long-residence-appeals/Subscribe to my newsletter: https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.com…
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R (Imam) v London Borough of Croydon [2023] UKSC 45
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Under what circumstances should a local authority be forced to comply with a legal duty to house someone who is disabled and homeless?https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from bensound.comMarcus Cleaver
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In this week's episode a tax case looks at what happens when assets are transferred abroad.https://uklawweekly.substack.com/subscribeMusic from benesound.comMarcus Cleaver
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