England and Wales Case Commentaries

Establishing Plausibility in Patent Validity: Insights from Sandoz Ltd v Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company ([2023] EWCA Civ 472)

Date: May 5, 2023

Establishing Plausibility in Patent Validity: Insights from Sandoz Ltd v Bristol-Myers Squibb Holdings Ireland Unlimited Company ([2023] EWCA Civ 472) Introduction The case of Sandoz Ltd v...

Court of Appeal Reaffirms Strict Criteria for Implied Umbrella Agreements in Dealership Financing

Date: May 5, 2023

Strict Judicial Scrutiny on Implied Umbrella Agreements in Dealership Financing: Mackie Motors (Brechin) Ltd v RCI Financial Services Ltd ([2023] EWCA Civ 476) Introduction The case of Mackie Motors...

Contempt of Court in MacPherson v Sunderland City Council: Key Legal Principles Established

Date: May 5, 2023

Contempt of Court in MacPherson v Sunderland City Council: Key Legal Principles Established Introduction The case of MacPherson v Sunderland City Council ([2023] EWCA Civ 574) presents a significant...

Reinforcing Judicial Integrity: Ellis v HM Solicitor General [2023] EWCA Civ 585

Date: May 4, 2023

Reinforcing Judicial Integrity: Ellis v HM Solicitor General [2023] EWCA Civ 585 Introduction Ellis v HM Solicitor General ([2023] EWCA Civ 585) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the Court of Appeal...

Enhanced Sentencing for Sexual Offences: Analysis of Abbass, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 540)

Date: May 4, 2023

Enhanced Sentencing for Sexual Offences: Analysis of Abbass, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 540) Introduction The case of Abbass, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 540) represents a significant judicial decision by the...

Enhancing Scrutiny of Qualifying Expenditures under Section 11(4)(a) CAA 2001: Altrad Services Ltd & Anor v HMRC ([2023] EWCA Civ 474)

Date: May 4, 2023

Enhancing Scrutiny of Qualifying Expenditures under Section 11(4)(a) CAA 2001: Altrad Services Ltd & Anor v HMRC ([2023] EWCA Civ 474) Introduction The case of Altrad Services Ltd & Anor v...

Reopening Fact-Finding in Child Welfare: An Analysis of J (Children) v EWCA Civ 465 [2023]

Date: Apr 29, 2023

Reopening Fact-Finding in Child Welfare: An Analysis of J (Children) v EWCA Civ 465 [2023] Introduction The case of J (Children: Reopening Findings of Fact) ([2023] EWCA Civ 465) presents a complex...

McClean & Ors v Thornhill: Defining the Duty of Care for Tax Advisers in Investment Scheme Marketing

Date: Apr 29, 2023

McClean & Ors v Thornhill: Defining the Duty of Care for Tax Advisers in Investment Scheme Marketing Introduction McClean & Ors v Thornhill ([2023] EWCA Civ 466) is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Ashaoui v R.: Permissibility of Second Retrial in Expanded Conspiracy Indictments

Date: Apr 28, 2023

Ashaoui v R.: Permissibility of Second Retrial in Expanded Conspiracy Indictments Introduction Ashaoui v R. ([2023] EWCA Crim 455) is a significant case decided by the England and Wales Court of...

Enhancing Safety of Conviction through Fresh Evidence: Jacob v R [2023] EWCA Crim 445

Date: Apr 28, 2023

Enhancing Safety of Conviction through Fresh Evidence: Jacob v R [2023] EWCA Crim 445 Introduction Jacob v R [2023] EWCA Crim 445 is a landmark decision rendered by the England and Wales Court of...

Unreliable Automated Systems and Safe Convictions: Insight from Coultas & Anor, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 606

Date: Apr 28, 2023

Unreliable Automated Systems and Safe Convictions: Insight from Coultas & Anor, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 606 Introduction The case of Coultas & Anor, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 606 marks a significant...

Establishing Indirect Confusion in Trade Mark Infringement: Match Group v Muzmatch

Date: Apr 28, 2023

Establishing Indirect Confusion in Trade Mark Infringement: Match Group v Muzmatch Introduction In the landmark case of Match Group, LLC & Ors v Muzmatch Ltd & Anor ([2023] EWCA Civ 454), the England...

Discharging Relief Duties Under the Housing Act 1996: Insights from Moge v London Borough of Ealing

Date: Apr 28, 2023

Discharging Relief Duties Under the Housing Act 1996: Insights from Moge v London Borough of Ealing Introduction Moge v London Borough of Ealing ([2023] EWCA Civ 464) is a pivotal case adjudicated by...

Scope of Patent Licenses in Broadband Technology: Adaptive Spectrum v BT

Date: Apr 27, 2023

Scope of Patent Licenses in Broadband Technology: Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment Inc v British Telecommunications Plc Introduction The case of Adaptive Spectrum and Signal Alignment Inc v...

Re B (Children: Uncertain Perpetrator) [2023] EWCA Civ 437: A Comprehensive Analysis

Date: Apr 27, 2023

Re B (Children: Uncertain Perpetrator) [2023] EWCA Civ 437: A Comprehensive Analysis Introduction The case of A, B & C (Fact-Finding: Gonorrhoea) ([2023] EWCA Civ 437) adjudicated by the England and...

Affirming Jury Deliberation Confidentiality: Essa & Ors v R [2023] EWCA Crim 608

Date: Apr 27, 2023

Affirming Jury Deliberation Confidentiality: Essa & Ors v R [2023] EWCA Crim 608 Introduction The case of Essa & Ors v R [2023] EWCA Crim 608 presents a significant examination of the integrity and...

Clarification on Extended Sentencing Criteria and Restraining Order Specifications in McMahon v R [2023] EWCA Crim 598

Date: Apr 26, 2023

Clarification on Extended Sentencing Criteria and Restraining Order Specifications in McMahon v R [2023] EWCA Crim 598 Introduction The case of McMahon, R. v ([2023] EWCA Crim 598) presents a pivotal...

Reaffirmation of Proper Juror Conduct and Strict Adherence to Appeal Timeframes in Rotaru v [2023] EWCA Crim 496

Date: Apr 26, 2023

Reaffirmation of Proper Juror Conduct and Strict Adherence to Appeal Timeframes in Rotaru v [2023] EWCA Crim 496 Introduction The case of Rotaru, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 496 before the England and...

R v Monk [2023] EWCA Crim 518: Upholding Custodial Sentences in Cases of Unremorseful Aggression and Public Safety Risks

Date: Apr 26, 2023

R v Monk [2023] EWCA Crim 518: Upholding Custodial Sentences in Cases of Unremorseful Aggression and Public Safety Risks Introduction The case of R v Monk [2023] EWCA Crim 518 presents a significant...

Enhancing Sentencing Consistency in Drug Offenses: Nazir v ([2023] EWCA Crim 524)

Date: Apr 26, 2023

Enhancing Sentencing Consistency in Drug Offenses: Nazir v ([2023] EWCA Crim 524) Introduction The case of Subhaan Nazir v [2023] EWCA Crim 524 represents a pivotal moment in the jurisprudence...