THE LATEST NEWS FROM EMW
The Defamation Bill - an update for website operators
The Defamation Bill in 2013 was passed to give better protection to people expressing their opinion as well as offer protection to those running websites and online forums – but subject to caveats. In this article we review the restrictions of this law to operators of websites. Read more
The decision of the Court of Appeal in Mitchell v News Group Newspapers Limited
The court's tough stance on compliance with rules and deadlines has had the harsh edges removed, but is still here to stay. Anyone considering litigation must remember that the issue of proceedings is not the end, but just the beginning of the process. Parties will have to comply with numerous deadlines, which may require substantial amounts of information and documents to be provided to their solicitors in short periods of time. The penalties for lateness are potentially severe. Read more
Much has been written in the national press over the course of this summer on Google and the "right to be forgotten". Most people understand that it concerns the rights of an individual not to be identified by internet search engines. But in what way exactly, and on what legal grounds? Read more
Tidal Energy Ltd v Bank of Scotland Plc
In this article we review the case of Tidal Energy v Bank of Scotland Plc, concerning a CHAPS payment made to the wrong beneficiary. Read more
Irfan recently spent a day at the Leicester County Court, where he not only succeeded in obtaining a summary eviction order against squatters on a commercial property, but managed to give the judge a quick lesson in the correct form of court order to be used for the occasion.
Naturally modest Irfan downplayed his skill in court, saying "persuading the judge to make the eviction order was not difficult, because the application had been prepared thoroughly beforehand and the evidence was clear on paper".
What Irfan did not add was that even prior to commencing his training contract with EMW, he had successfully brought a claim in the Employment Tribunal on behalf of a primary school teacher wrongly accused of and unfairly dismissed for striking a child. The stakes were high as the matter was of critical importance for the reputation of his client, but over the course of a two day hearing Irfan coolly despatched an experienced barrister who had been sent by the employer and local authority to fight their corner. Irfan's client's reputation was vindicated and damages were awarded in her favour.
At the time of writing, Irfan is heading to Glasgow for a five day hearing in the Employment Tribunal where he will be deploying his formidable courtroom skills.
WHAT WE'VE BEEN UP TO...
Principal Damon Watt recently took part in the Ice Bucket Challenge to awareness for the ALS charity.
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The information contained in this update is for general information purposes only and should not be relied on in isolation without seeking further legal advice that is specifically applicable to your circumstances. For such advice please contact Jan Marzec.
