England and Wales Case Commentaries

Court of Appeal Upholds Patent Validity and Infringement in Fiberweb Geosynthetics Ltd v. Geofabrics Ltd

Date: Jun 12, 2021

Court of Appeal Upholds Patent Validity and Infringement in Fiberweb Geosynthetics Ltd v. Geofabrics Ltd Introduction The case of Fiberweb Geosynthetics Ltd v. Geofabrics Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ 854)...

Popoola v R: Rethinking Age and Maturity in Sentencing for Life-Convicted Offenders

Date: Jun 12, 2021

Popoola v R: Rethinking Age and Maturity in Sentencing for Life-Convicted Offenders Introduction A landmark appellate decision addressing the impact of an offender's age and maturity on life...

Morrison v Court of Appeal [2021] EWCA Crim 917: Upholding Comprehensive Driving Disqualification Standards

Date: Jun 12, 2021

Morrison v Court of Appeal [2021] EWCA Crim 917: Upholding Comprehensive Driving Disqualification Standards Introduction In the landmark case Morrison v Court of Appeal [2021] EWCA Crim 917, the...

Clarifying the Doctrine of Illegality in Employment Law: Robinson v. Al-Qasimi [2021] EWCA Civ 862

Date: Jun 11, 2021

Clarifying the Doctrine of Illegality in Employment Law: Robinson v. Al-Qasimi [2021] EWCA Civ 862 Introduction Robinson v. Al-Qasimi ([2021] EWCA Civ 862) is a pivotal case adjudicated by the...

Britvic Plc v. Britvic Pensions Ltd & Anor [2021]: Interpretation of Pension Scheme Rate Increases

Date: Jun 11, 2021

Britvic Plc v. Britvic Pensions Ltd & Anor [2021]: Interpretation of Pension Scheme Rate Increases Introduction The case of Britvic Plc v. Britvic Pensions Ltd & Anor [2021] EWCA Civ 867 explores the...

Application of Sentencing Guidelines in Violent Robbery and Manslaughter: Commentary on Cumberbatch & Anor v R [2021]

Date: Jun 10, 2021

Application of Sentencing Guidelines in Violent Robbery and Manslaughter: Commentary on Cumberbatch & Anor v R [2021] Introduction The case of Cumberbatch & Anor v R [2021] EWCA Crim 918 presents a...

Implying Effective Cause Terms in Commission Agreements: EMFC v. TRG - A New Precedent

Date: Jun 9, 2021

Implying Effective Cause Terms in Commission Agreements: EMFC v. The Resort Group Plc - A New Precedent Introduction The case of EMFC Loan Syndications LLP v. The Resort Group Plc ([2021] EWCA Civ...

Compliance and Delegation in Planning Permissions: A Commentary on Flynn v. The London Borough of Southwark Council

Date: May 29, 2021

Compliance and Delegation in Planning Permissions: A Commentary on Flynn v. The London Borough of Southwark Council Introduction The case of Flynn, R (On the Application Of) v. The London Borough of...

Interpretation of Contractual Terms: "Return" in European Film Bonds A/S v. Lotus Holdings LLC

Date: May 29, 2021

Interpretation of Contractual Terms: "Return" in European Film Bonds A/S v. Lotus Holdings LLC Introduction The case European Film Bonds A/S & Ors v. Lotus Holdings LLC & Ors ([2021] EWCA Civ 807)...

Mandatory Rate Relief for Charities: Insights from Nuffield Health v. London Borough of Merton [2021]

Date: May 29, 2021

Mandatory Rate Relief for Charities: Insights from Nuffield Health v. London Borough of Merton [2021] Introduction In the landmark case of Nuffield Health v. London Borough of Merton ([2021] EWCA Civ...

Procedural Fairness in Remote Applications: Insights from M (Children: Applications By Email) [2021] EWCA Civ 806

Date: May 29, 2021

Procedural Fairness in Remote Applications: Insights from M (Children: Applications By Email) [2021] EWCA Civ 806 Introduction The case of M (Children: Applications By Email) ([2021] EWCA Civ 806)...

Expanding the Interpretation of Dangerous Driving: Causation and Vehicle Restraints in Muhammed v [2021] EWCA Crim 802

Date: May 29, 2021

Expanding the Interpretation of Dangerous Driving: Causation and Vehicle Restraints in Muhammed v [2021] EWCA Crim 802 Introduction The case of Muhammed, R. v [2021] EWCA Crim 802 presents a...

Signature Principle Upheld in Gregor Fisken Ltd v Carl ([2021] EWCA Civ 792): Defining Contractual Obligations

Date: May 29, 2021

Signature Principle Upheld in Gregor Fisken Ltd v Carl ([2021] EWCA Civ 792): Defining Contractual Obligations Introduction The case of Gregor Fisken Ltd v Carl ([2021] EWCA Civ 792) adjudicated by...

Chalcot Training Ltd v. Ralph & Anor: Upholding Remuneration Frameworks Against Share Discount Allegations

Date: May 28, 2021

Chalcot Training Ltd v. Ralph & Anor: Upholding Remuneration Frameworks Against Share Discount Allegations Introduction The appellate case Chalcot Training Ltd v. Ralph & Anor ([2021] EWCA Civ 795)...

Extradition Takes Precedence Over Deportation: Comprehensive Analysis of Lopes v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWCA Civ 805

Date: May 28, 2021

Extradition Takes Precedence Over Deportation: Comprehensive Analysis of Lopes v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] EWCA Civ 805 Introduction The case of Lopes v Secretary of State for...

Enhanced Scrutiny on Guilty Plea Credits and Sentence Appropriateness in Multiple Sexual Offences: Analysis of R v Wilson [2021] EWCA Crim 839

Date: May 28, 2021

Enhanced Scrutiny on Guilty Plea Credits and Sentence Appropriateness in Multiple Sexual Offences: Analysis of R v Wilson [2021] EWCA Crim 839 Introduction The case of R v Wilson [2021] EWCA Crim 839...

Extradition Takes Precedence over Deportation: Comprehensive Analysis of Lopes v Home Department

Date: May 28, 2021

Extradition Takes Precedence over Deportation: Comprehensive Analysis of Lopes v Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anr ([2021] EWCA Civ 805) Introduction Lopes v Secretary of State for the...

Prioritizing Extradition Over Deportation: Comprehensive Commentary on Lopes v. Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anr [2021] EWCA Civ 805

Date: May 28, 2021

Prioritizing Extradition Over Deportation: Comprehensive Commentary on Lopes v. Secretary of State for the Home Department & Anr [2021] EWCA Civ 805 Introduction The case of Lopes v. Secretary of...

Clarifying Injunctive Relief: The Scope of 'Assist' in SDI Retail Services Ltd v. Rangers FC Ltd

Date: May 28, 2021

Clarifying Injunctive Relief: The Scope of 'Assist' in SDI Retail Services Ltd v. Rangers FC Ltd Introduction SDI Retail Services Ltd v. Rangers Football Club Ltd ([2021] EWCA Civ 790) is a pivotal...

Fitness to Plead in Confiscation Proceedings: Ihenacho v London Borough of Croydon

Date: May 28, 2021

Fitness to Plead in Confiscation Proceedings: Ihenacho v London Borough of Croydon ([2021] EWCA Crim 798) Introduction The case of Ihenacho v London Borough of Croydon addresses pivotal issues...