This appeal is concerned with the following questions: (1) When the Parole Board is deciding whether or not to direct the release of a prisoner on license, can it only take into account allegations if they are proved on the …
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Indian opposition lawmakers rally against the Modi government
NEW DELHI (AP) — More than 100 Indian opposition lawmakers, including members of the Congress party, staged a protest march Thursday after the end of a parliamentary budget session that was marred by shouting and disruptions to proceedings amid a …
JTI POLSKA Sp. Zoo and Ors v Jakubowski and Ors – UKSCBlog
In this post, David McKie and Dany Bitar, partners and associates respectively in the litigation team at CMS, preview the decision awaited from the Supreme Court in JTI POLSKA Sp. Zoo and Ors v Jakubowski and Ors. Overview This leapfrog …
Social media law: What effect will new legislation have on social media platforms?
Often the rights of the individual are in direct opposition to the rights of the public. This issue was recently explored in the blog about Australian Prison surveillance. The further we delve into the question of what’s right, the more …
CJEU Paves the way for Red-Soled Heels to Widen the Scope of Liability of E-Commerce Platforms
A recent preliminary ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU”) in the joint case (C-148/21 and C-184/21) between a luxury fashion brand known for its signature red-soled heels Christian Louboutins and an e-commerce giant Amazons might …
This Week in the Supreme Court – w/c 13th March 2023 – UKSCBlog
Hearings in the Supreme Court are now shown live on the Court’s website. On monday 13th March and Tuesday 14th march the Court will hear the case of R (on the application of Officer W80) v Director General of the …
London Borough of Merton Council v Nuffield Health Ltd – UKSCBlog
In this post, Lisa Fox, a senior associate in the litigation team at CMS, previews the decision awaited from the Supreme Court in London Borough of Merton v Nuffield Health Ltd. Factual Background Nuffield Health acquired Merton Abbey (the “Premises”) …
False Advertising – Large Jury Verdicts in 2022 and the Likely Uptick in False Advertising Suits in 2023 – Part 1
Some of the largest false advertising jury verdicts were recorded in 2022. This, coupled with increased inflationary pressures will likely lead to an uptick in false advertising suits given that such pressures will impact consumer spending habits, leading to increased …