England and Wales Case Commentaries

Employer Ownership of Copyright in Employee-Created Software: Penhallurick v MD5 Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 1770

Date: Dec 3, 2021

Employer Ownership of Copyright in Employee-Created Software: Penhallurick v MD5 Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 1770 Introduction The case of Penhallurick v MD5 Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ 1770) revolves around the...

Estoppel by Convention in Marine Cargo Insurance: Comprehensive Insights from ABN AMRO Bank NV v RSA Insurance Plc [2021] EWCA Civ 1789

Date: Dec 3, 2021

Estoppel by Convention in Marine Cargo Insurance: Comprehensive Insights from ABN AMRO Bank NV v RSA Insurance Plc [2021] EWCA Civ 1789 Introduction The case of ABN AMRO Bank NV v Royal & Sun...

Clarifying 'Effective Systems' for Preventing Clandestine Entrants: Analysis of Link Spolka Z O.O. & Ors v SSHD ([2021] EWCA Civ 1830)

Date: Dec 3, 2021

Clarifying 'Effective Systems' for Preventing Clandestine Entrants: Analysis of Link Spolka Z O.O. & Ors v SSHD ([2021] EWCA Civ 1830) Introduction The case of Link Spolka Z O.O. & Ors v Secretary of...

Pawley v Whitecross Dental Care Ltd & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 1827): Reinforcing the Principle of Claimant Autonomy in Joinder of Defendants

Date: Dec 3, 2021

Pawley v Whitecross Dental Care Ltd & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 1827): Reinforcing the Principle of Claimant Autonomy in Joinder of Defendants Introduction The case of Pawley v Whitecross Dental Care Ltd...

Exclusive Insurance Fund in General Average: The "POLAR" Judgment

Date: Dec 2, 2021

Exclusive Insurance Fund in General Average: The "POLAR" Judgment Introduction The case of Herculito Maritime Ltd & Ors v Gunvor International BV & Ors "POLAR" ([2021] EWCA Civ 1828) addresses...

Abuse of Process in Civil Contempt Applications: Insights from Navigator Equities Ltd & Anor v Deripaska

Date: Dec 1, 2021

Abuse of Process in Civil Contempt Applications: Insights from Navigator Equities Ltd & Anor v Deripaska Introduction The judicial decision in Navigator Equities Ltd & Anor v Deripaska ([2021] EWCA...

R v Johnstone: Clarifying Sentencing Discretion and Mental Health Report Requirements

Date: Dec 1, 2021

R v Johnstone: Clarifying Sentencing Discretion and Mental Health Report Requirements Introduction In the case of R v Johnstone ([2021] EWCA Crim 1683), the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Obligation to Repay Advance in Force Majeure Situations: Nord Naphtha Ltd v New Stream Trading AG [2021] EWCA Civ 1829

Date: Dec 1, 2021

Obligation to Repay Advance in Force Majeure Situations: Nord Naphtha Ltd v New Stream Trading AG [2021] EWCA Civ 1829 Introduction Nord Naphtha Ltd v New Stream Trading AG ([2021] EWCA Civ 1829) is...

Disclosure Obligations in NHS Investigations: Insights from Burn v Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust

Date: Dec 1, 2021

Disclosure Obligations in NHS Investigations: Insights from Burn v Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust Introduction The case Burn v Alder Hey Children's NHS Foundation Trust ([2021] EWCA Civ...

AWJ v R. (Rev1) [2021] EWCA Crim 1776 – Fresh Evidence and Coercive Control in Child Welfare Cases

Date: Dec 1, 2021

AWJ v R. (Rev1) [2021] EWCA Crim 1776 – Fresh Evidence and Coercive Control in Child Welfare Cases Introduction The case of AWJ v R. (Rev1) [2021] EWCA Crim 1776 before the England and Wales Court of...

Extrapolated Claims in Professional Negligence: Building Design Partnership Ltd v Standard Life Assurance Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ 1793)

Date: Nov 30, 2021

Extrapolated Claims in Professional Negligence: Building Design Partnership Ltd v Standard Life Assurance Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ 1793) Introduction The case of Building Design Partnership Ltd (BDP) v...

Sossongo v. England and Wales: Impact of Undiagnosed Autism and ADHD on Criminal Conviction

Date: Nov 27, 2021

Sossongo v. England and Wales: Impact of Undiagnosed Autism and ADHD on Criminal Conviction Introduction Sossongo v. England and Wales ([2021] EWCA Crim 1777) is a landmark case adjudicated by the...

Hunter & Anor v R: Establishing Legal Principles in Ticket Touting Fraud

Date: Nov 27, 2021

Hunter & Anor v R: Establishing Legal Principles in Ticket Touting Fraud Introduction Hunter & Anor v R ([2021] EWCA Crim 1785) is a pivotal judgment from the England and Wales Court of Appeal...

Limitations of Regulation 883/2004 Article 7 on Exportability of Family Benefits: Carrington v Revenue And Customs [2021] EWCA Civ 1724

Date: Nov 27, 2021

Limitations of Regulation 883/2004 Article 7 on Exportability of Family Benefits Carrington v Revenue And Customs [2021] EWCA Civ 1724 Introduction The case of Carrington v Revenue And Customs...

Hussain & Anor v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Establishing Precedent on Visa Cancellations Based on Cumulative Corruption Evidence

Date: Nov 27, 2021

Hussain & Anor v Secretary of State for the Home Department: Establishing Precedent on Visa Cancellations Based on Cumulative Corruption Evidence Introduction The case of Hussain & Anor v Secretary...

Establishing Intentional Homelessness: Analysis of Ciftci v London Borough of Haringey

Date: Nov 27, 2021

Establishing Intentional Homelessness: Analysis of Ciftci v London Borough of Haringey Introduction The case of Ciftci v London Borough of Haringey ([2021] EWA Civ 1772) presents significant insights...

Distinguishing Calderbank Offers from CPR Part 36 Offers in Costs Determination – McKeown v Langer [2021] EWCA Civ 1792

Date: Nov 27, 2021

Distinguishing Calderbank Offers from CPR Part 36 Offers in Costs Determination Introduction The case of McKeown v Langer ([2021] EWCA Civ 1792) presents a pivotal examination of the treatment of...

Defence of Another and Adverse Inferences: Comprehensive Analysis of Harewood, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1936)

Date: Nov 26, 2021

Defence of Another and Adverse Inferences: Comprehensive Analysis of Harewood, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1936) Introduction The case of Harewood, R. v ([2021] EWCA Crim 1936) presented significant legal...

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in Judicial Visits: Insights from AH Re (Serious Medical Treatment) [2021] EWCA Civ 1768

Date: Nov 26, 2021

Ensuring Procedural Fairness in Judicial Visits: Insights from AH Re (Serious Medical Treatment) [2021] EWCA Civ 1768 Introduction The case of AH Re (Serious Medical Treatment) ([2021] EWCA Civ 1768)...

Limits on Discretionary Life Sentences in Non-Violent Perverting the Course of Justice Cases

Date: Nov 26, 2021

Limits on Discretionary Life Sentences in Non-Violent Perverting the Course of Justice Cases Introduction The case of Ahmed, R. v (Rev1) ([2021] EWCA Crim 1786) marks a significant moment in the...