“The chief executive of media regulator Ofcom wants to expand his office’s powers with new laws that would make its programming sanctions as powerful as its advertising ones.”
OUT-LAW.com, 8th January 2008
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Archive for January 8th, 2008
Ofcom seeks new powers in wake of TV phone-in scandals - OUT-LAW.com
Published January 8, 2008 media , news , telecommunications 0 CommentsDatabase right infringed when staff took customer lists, rules court - OUT-LAW.com
Published January 8, 2008 EC law , confidentiality , database right , news 0 Comments“Employees who left a company to start up a rival breached that firm’s database rights when they took information with them, the High Court has ruled. The firm failed to prove, though, that the actions breached the company’s confidentiality.”
OUT-LAW.com, 8th January 2008
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Contex Drouzhba Ltd v Wiseman and Another - Times Law Reports
Published January 8, 2008 company directors , fraud , law reports 0 CommentsContex Drouzhba Ltd v Wiseman and Another
Court of Appeal
“A director’s signature on a document containing a fraudulent representation made by him was sufficient evidence in writing for an action in deceit.”
The Times, 8th January 2008
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Charter plc and Another v City Index Ltd (David Gawler and Others, Part 20 defendants) - Times Law Reports
Published January 8, 2008 breach of trust , fraud , law reports 0 CommentsCharter plc and Another v City Index Ltd (David Gawler and Others, Part 20 defendants)
Court of Appeal
“A party which received money transferred in breach of trust, who was liable as a knowing recipient if he retained it money or paid it away in unconscionable circumstances could recover contribution from any other person responsible for damage to the party defrauded.”
The Times, 8th January 2008
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Boss told pregnant executive she would become useless - The Times
Published January 8, 2008 news , sex discrimination 0 Comments“A senior sales executive who was told by her employer that she would be ‘useless’ after she became pregnant could receive up to £200,000 after winning her sex discrimination claim.”
The Times, 8th January 2008
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“Copying compact discs on to computers or iPods will become legal for the first time under government proposals to be published on Tuesday in a move that the music industry has warned could ‘open the floodgates’ to further filesharing.”
Financial Times, 8th January 2008
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Rules of engagement for have-a-go householders - The Times
Published January 8, 2008 news , self-defence 0 Comments“Householders will get the right to use force to defend their homes against burglars. MPs will debate an amendment tomorrow that seeks to clarify the law so that people can use ‘reasonable’ force without fear of being prosecuted.”
The Times, 8th January 2008
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‘The real danger is not being able to attract the best advocates into the hardest cases’ - The Times
Published January 8, 2008 barristers , legal aid , special report 0 Comments“Tim Dutton, QC, the new chairman of the Bar, has a real fight on his hands. He explains why the Government is on the wrong track.”
The Times, 8th January 2008
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Drivers who kill could escape being sent to jail - Daily Telegraph
Published January 8, 2008 news , road traffic offences , sentencing 0 Comments“Drivers who kill could escape being sent to jail under new sentencing guidelines for the courts.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th January 2008
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Briton is freed after 21 years on death row - The Guardian
Published January 8, 2008 death penalty , news 0 Comments“A Briton on death row for 21 years in Ohio is expected to return home tomorrow a free man, amid serious concern over his long-term health.”
The Guardian, 8th January 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
