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Court of Appeal denies journalist’s request for extensive access to court papers (Newman v Southampton City Council)

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Court of Appeal provides step-by-step guidance on determining whether a European regulation forms part of UK domestic law and sets out how to analyse the impact of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020 (Lipton v BA City Flyer Ltd)

Court of Appeal provides step-by-step guidance on determining whether a European regulation forms part of UK domestic law and sets out how to analyse the impact of the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement and the European Union (Future Relationship) Act 2020 (Lipton v BA City Flyer Ltd)

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Forming enforceable contracts—intention to create legal relations

An intention to create legal relations is requiredThere are various situations in which a court will hold that an agreement is not binding because,...

Introduction to passing off

Unlike many other countries, the UK has no unfair competition law. Brand owners seeking to prevent competitors from marketing ‘copycat’ products or...

Forming enforceable contracts—consideration

This Practice Note examines the doctrine of consideration and the key role it plays in English law in determining whether a contract is enforceable.A...

Contract interpretation—express terms in contracts

Express and implied contractual terms distinguishedContractual terms may be either express or implied:•express terms—are terms which are actually...

Practice notes

Facilitation payments under the Bribery Act 2010

Facilitating the performance of a duty by public officialsFacilitation payments, also known as facilitating or grease payments, are generally small...

Produced in partnership with Richard Furlong of Carmelite Chambers 12th Jan

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HCPC—Main hearing of the Health and Care Professions Tribunal

This Practice Note explains the main fitness to practise hearing before the Health and Care Professions Tribunal (HCPT). It deals with preparation for...

Produced in partnership with Paul Renteurs of 2 Hare Court 12th Jan

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Highways, street works and statutory undertakers

Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance on matters that have temporarily been altered to assist in the management of the...

Produced in partnership with Nicholas Hancox of Nicholas Hancox Solicitors Ltd and Alistair Frew of Lodders LLP 12th Jan

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Active bribery, passive bribery and bribing foreign public officials

The purpose of this Practice Note is to provide a general understanding of the offences under section 1, 2 and 6 of the Bribery Act 2010 (BA 2010). It...

Produced in partnership with Joanne Kane of Carmelite Chambers 12th Jan

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Section 38 and section 278 Highways Act agreements—contractor’s perspective

This Practice Note examines agreements entered into under sections 38 and 278 of the Highways Act 1980, considering the obligations they impose and,...

9th Nov

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Single justice procedure

The introduction of trial by a single justice was a response to a belief, on the part of the government, that the use of two or three justices to deal...

Produced in partnership with Quinton Newcomb of Fulcrum Chambers 12th Jan

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Void contracts

When is a contract a void contract?A void contract is one that is wholly lacking in legal effect. A contract will be void where:•the parties contract...

9th Nov

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Damages in tort claims—recovery and assessment

This Practice Note considers what damages may be available as remedy for claims in tort, including negligence claims.For general guidance on damages,...

Produced in partnership with Lina Mattsson of Hardwicke Chambers 12th Jan

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Judicial review time limits—extensions and urgent cases

When a public body receives a claim form for judicial review, the first step is to consider whether the claim has been brought in time. For further...

Produced in partnership with Morayo Fagborun Bennett of Hardwicke Chambers 12th Jan

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Termination and expiry of contracts

This Practice Note provides an overview of contract expiry and of the different causes of termination and ways to discharge a contract, including...

9th Nov

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Termination for breach of contract

The termination of a contract by reason of one party’s breach of contract arises as follows:•one party to the contract is in breach of contract•the...

9th Nov

In-house

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Concurrent and reversionary leases

There can be only one lease at a time giving a right to possession and occupation of property. Consequently, if a landlord subsequently grants a lease...

9th Nov

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Civil recovery orders in SFO cases

A civil recovery order (CRO) is an order available to recover the proceeds of crime through action in the High Court, rather than the criminal court,...

9th Nov

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Definition and classification of highways

Coronavirus (COVID-19): This Practice Note contains guidance on matters that have temporarily been altered to assist in the management of the...

Produced in partnership with Nicholas Hancox of Nicholas Hancox Solicitors Ltd and Alistair Frew of Lodders LLP 12th Jan

Precedents

Letter responding to clarification requests

[On headed paper][insert date][Address of tenderer provided in request for clarification]Dear [[insert contact name of tenderer] OR [insert contact...

Produced in partnership with Peter Ware of Browne Jacobson 12th Jan

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IP rights and semiconductors

Background to semiconductorsA semiconductor is essentially any material which has electrical conductivity and can thus either conduct, or conversely,...

Produced in partnership with Greg Burke of RPC, Paul Joseph of RPC and Sophie Tuson of RPC 12th Jan

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Licensing of alcohol and entertainment

This Practice Note summarises the application, purpose, content and structure of the Licensing Act 2003 (LA 2003) as it applies to England and...

Produced in partnership with Jeremy Phillips 9th Apr

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Regulated entertainment

The provision of regulated entertainment is a licensable activity and a qualifying club activity under the Licensing Act 2003 (LA 2003).To provide...

Produced in partnership with David Lucas FBII, MIoL of Lucas Licensing Limited 9th Apr

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The Gambling Commission

IntroductionThis Practice Note provides an introduction to the Gambling Commission and explains how it regulates the gambling industry in the...

9th Apr

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Gambling law—at-a-glance guide

This guide to gambling law outlines the legal issues most pertinent to the gambling industry, and is designed for general commercial lawyers looking...

Produced in partnership with Carl Rohsler of Memery Crystal 9th Apr

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Permanent and temporary approvals when a licence for live music is needed

Which licence is required?If the performance of live music is regulated entertainment (considering all of the conditions and exemptions detailed in...

Produced in partnership with Nicola Smith of Squire Patton Boggs 9th Apr

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Sexual entertainment licensing

What is a sex establishmentThe Local Government (Miscellaneous Provision) Act 1982 (as amended) (LG(MP)A 1982) creates four distinct 'sex...

Produced in partnership with Chris Grunert of John Gaunt Solicitors 9th Apr

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Gaming machines and lotteries

The Gambling Act 2005 (GA 2005) defines a gaming machine very widely as ‘a machine that is designed or adapted for use by people to gamble (whether or...

Produced in partnership with David Lucas FBII, MIoL of Lucas Licensing Limited 9th Apr

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Appeals to the First-tier Tribunal (Gambling)

Appealing a decision of the Gambling CommissionAppeals against Gambling Commission decisions are made to the First-tier Tribunal (Gambling) (the...

Produced in partnership with David Lucas FBII, MIoL of Lucas Licensing Limited 9th Apr

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Taxi touting or soliciting for hire

This Practice Note covers several topics relating to potential offences committed when a taxi or private hire vehicle ‘touts’ or solicits for...

Produced in partnership with Freddie Humphreys and Mark Howells of Kings Chambers 9th Apr

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Introduction to premises licences

A premises licence is required to authorise the provision of gambling facilities at:•casino premises•bingo premises•betting premises, including tracks...

Produced in partnership with David Lucas FBII, MIoL of Lucas Licensing Limited 9th Apr

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Temporary Event Notices (TENs)

What is a Temporary Event Notice (TEN)?Consistent with the progressive deregulation of the licensing regime, no actual permission is required by the...

9th Apr

Practice notes

Offences relating to hackney carriages and private hire vehicles

STOP PRESS: The Department for Transport has introduced new statutory standards for taxi and private hire vehicles (PHV) across England and Wales to...

Produced in partnership with Freddie Humphreys of Kings Chambers 9th Apr

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Licensing committees

This Practice Note sets out the law and practice in relation to the duties and responsibilities of a licensing authority under the Licensing Act 2003...

Produced in partnership with David Lucas FBII, MIoL of Lucas Licensing Limited 9th Apr

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Equality Act 2010—duties imposed upon the drivers of hackney carriages and private hire vehicles

STOP PRESS: The Department for Transport has introduced new statutory standards for taxi and private hire vehicles (PHV) across England and Wales to...

Produced in partnership with David Wilson of A2z Licensing 9th Apr

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Review, revocation, variation and transfer of premises licences

Review of a premises licenceA licence can be reviewed at any time following an application made by a responsible authority or interested party.An...

Produced in partnership with David Lucas FBII, MIoL of Lucas Licensing Limited 9th Apr

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Taxi licensing

STOP PRESS: The Department for Transport has introduced new statutory standards for taxi and private hire vehicles (PHV) across England and Wales to...

Produced in partnership with David Wilson of a2z licensing 9th Apr

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Rights of appeal against licensing decisions

STOP PRESS: The Department for Transport has introduced new statutory standards for taxi and private hire vehicles (PHV) across England and Wales to...

Produced in partnership with David Wilson of a2z licensing 9th Apr

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Clubs, pubs and fairs

ClubsThere are specific provisions which control gaming and gaming machines provided by clubs, alcohol licensed premises and travelling fairs. These...

Produced in partnership with David Lucas FBII, MIoL of Lucas Licensing Limited 9th Apr

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The Gambling Commission—compliance and enforcement powers

Gambling Commission investigationsThe Gambling Commission regulates the commercial gambling industry in Great Britain.The Commission has published a...

Produced in partnership with David Lucas FBII, MIoL of Lucas Licensing Limited 9th Apr

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