England and Wales Case Commentaries

Revisiting Fact-Finding in Family Court: Insights from B (A Child), Re ([2022] EWCA Civ 1439)

Date: Nov 3, 2022

Revisiting Fact-Finding in Family Court: Insights from B (A Child), Re ([2022] EWCA Civ 1439) Introduction The case of B (A Child), Re ([2022] EWCA Civ 1439) addressed significant issues surrounding...

Lidl v Tesco: Enhancing Scrutiny on Bad Faith in Trade Mark Registrations and Addressing Evergreening

Date: Nov 3, 2022

Lidl v Tesco: Enhancing Scrutiny on Bad Faith in Trade Mark Registrations and Addressing Evergreening Introduction Lidl Great Britain Ltd & Anor v Tesco Stores & Anor ([2022] EWCA Civ 1433) is a...

R v Trounce [2022]: Court of Appeal Limits Compensation Orders to Ensure Reasonable Financial Burden

Date: Nov 3, 2022

R v Trounce [2022]: Court of Appeal Limits Compensation Orders to Ensure Reasonable Financial Burden Introduction In the case of R v Trounce [2022] EWCA Crim 1737, the England and Wales Court of...

Elmi v R: Affirming the Right to Section 31 Defence Under Erroneous Legal Advice Leading to Clear Injustice

Date: Nov 3, 2022

Elmi v R: Affirming the Right to Section 31 Defence Under Erroneous Legal Advice Leading to Clear Injustice Introduction In Elmi, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1428), the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Assessing Habitual Residence at the Date of Retention: The Court of Appeal's Direction in X (Child Abduction) [2022] EWCA Civ 1423

Date: Nov 2, 2022

Assessing Habitual Residence at the Date of Retention: The Court of Appeal's Direction in X (Child Abduction) [2022] EWCA Civ 1423 Introduction The case of X (Child Abduction: Habitual Residence)...

Precedent Set for Abuse of Process in Historic Sexual Offence Convictions: Analysis of Pipe v EWCA Crim 1584

Date: Nov 2, 2022

Precedent Set for Abuse of Process in Historic Sexual Offence Convictions: Analysis of Pipe v EWCA Crim 1584 Introduction The case of Pip, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1584) before the England and Wales...

Joint Enterprise and Wounding with Intent: Insights from Mifsud v R [2022] EWCA Crim 1810

Date: Nov 2, 2022

Joint Enterprise and Wounding with Intent: Insights from Mifsud v R [2022] EWCA Crim 1810 Introduction The case of Mifsud, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1810) serves as a pivotal examination of the...

Stait v Cosmos Insurance Ltd Cyprus: Jurisdiction and Domicile in Cross-Border Personal Injury Claims

Date: Nov 2, 2022

Stait v Cosmos Insurance Ltd Cyprus: Jurisdiction and Domicile in Cross-Border Personal Injury Claims Introduction Stait v Cosmos Insurance Ltd Cyprus ([2022] EWCA Civ 1429) is a pivotal case...

Limits of Modern Slavery Defence under Section 45 MSA: Insights from AUL v R. ([2022] EWCA Crim 1435)

Date: Nov 1, 2022

Limits of Modern Slavery Defence under Section 45 MSA: Insights from AUL v R. ([2022] EWCA Crim 1435) Introduction The case of AUL v R. ([2022] EWCA Crim 1435) before the England and Wales Court of...

Entitlement to Enterprise Zone Allowances: Cobalt Data Centre 2 LLP & Anor v Revenue And Customs ([2022] EWCA Civ 1422)

Date: Nov 1, 2022

Entitlement to Enterprise Zone Allowances: Cobalt Data Centre 2 LLP & Anor v Revenue And Customs ([2022] EWCA Civ 1422) Introduction The case of Cobalt Data Centre 2 LLP & Anor v Revenue And Customs...

Indirect Age and Disability Discrimination in Planning Policy: Smith v Secretary of State for Levelling Up

Date: Nov 1, 2022

Indirect Age and Disability Discrimination in Planning Policy: Smith v Secretary of State for Levelling Up Introduction The case of Smith v Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities...

Assessing Culpability and Sentencing under the Protection from Harassment Act: Phillips v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1474)

Date: Oct 29, 2022

Assessing Culpability and Sentencing under the Protection from Harassment Act: Phillips v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1474) Introduction The case of Phillips, R. v ([2022] EWCA Crim 1474) addresses significant...

Reaffirming the COMI Presumption: East-West Logistics v Melars Group [2022] EWCA Civ 1419

Date: Oct 29, 2022

Reaffirming the COMI Presumption: East-West Logistics v Melars Group [2022] EWCA Civ 1419 Introduction The case of East-West Logistics LLP v Melars Group Ltd ([2022] EWCA Civ 1419) addresses crucial...

TMO Renewables Ltd v Yeo & Ors: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Costs in Cases Involving Dishonest Conduct

Date: Oct 29, 2022

TMO Renewables Ltd v Yeo & Ors: Establishing Rigorous Standards for Costs in Cases Involving Dishonest Conduct Introduction In the landmark case of TMO Renewables Ltd v Yeo & Ors ([2022] EWCA Civ...

Clarifying the Distinction Between Policy Interpretation and Application in Planning Law: Insights from Thurston Parish Council v Mid Suffolk District Council [2022]

Date: Oct 29, 2022

Clarifying the Distinction Between Policy Interpretation and Application in Planning Law: Insights from Thurston Parish Council v Mid Suffolk District Council [2022] Introduction The case of Thurston...

Clarifying Article 2 Procedural Obligations: Insights from Morahan v HM Assistant Coroner for West London

Date: Oct 29, 2022

Clarifying Article 2 Procedural Obligations: Insights from Morahan v HM Assistant Coroner for West London Introduction The case of Morahan, R (On the Application Of) v His Majesty's Assistant Coroner...

Defining 'Amount of the Bill' under Section 70(9) Solicitors Act 1974: A Comprehensive Analysis of Karatysz v SGI Legal LLP

Date: Oct 28, 2022

Defining 'Amount of the Bill' under Section 70(9) Solicitors Act 1974: A Comprehensive Analysis of Karatysz v SGI Legal LLP Introduction The case of Karatysz v SGI Legal LLP ([2022] EWCA Civ 1388)...

MUR Shipping BV v RTI Ltd: Clarifying Force Majeure and Reasonable Endeavours in Contracts of Affreightment

Date: Oct 28, 2022

MUR Shipping BV v RTI Ltd: Clarifying Force Majeure and Reasonable Endeavours in Contracts of Affreightment Introduction The case of MUR Shipping BV v RTI Ltd ([2022] EWCA Civ 1406) addresses the...

Defining 'Proceedings' within Qualified One-Way Costs Shifting: Achille v Lawn Tennis Association Services Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 1407

Date: Oct 28, 2022

Defining 'Proceedings' within Qualified One-Way Costs Shifting: Achille v Lawn Tennis Association Services Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 1407 Introduction The case of Achille v Lawn Tennis Association Services...

Understanding the Limitation of Section 74(3) and Part 46.9(2) in RTA Portal Claims: Analysis of Belsner v CAM Legal Services Ltd ([2022] EWCA Civ 1387)

Date: Oct 28, 2022

Understanding the Limitation of Section 74(3) and Part 46.9(2) in RTA Portal Claims: Analysis of Belsner v CAM Legal Services Ltd ([2022] EWCA Civ 1387) Introduction The case of Belsner v CAM Legal...