England and Wales Case Commentaries

Court of Appeal Upholds Robust Application of Sentencing Guidelines in Bi v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1219

Date: Oct 11, 2024

Court of Appeal Upholds Robust Application of Sentencing Guidelines in Bi v R [2024] EWCA Crim 1219 Introduction The case of Bi, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1219 before the England and Wales Court of...

Anjum v. England and Wales Court of Appeal: A Landmark in Terrorism-Related Non-Disclosure Cases

Date: Oct 9, 2024

Anjum v. England and Wales Court of Appeal: A Landmark in Terrorism-Related Non-Disclosure Cases Introduction In Anjum, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1373, the England and Wales Court of Appeal addressed...

Smith v Rex: Reinforcing Sentencing Principles for Historical Sexual Offences Committed by Juvenile Offenders

Date: Oct 9, 2024

Smith v Rex: Reinforcing Sentencing Principles for Historical Sexual Offences Committed by Juvenile Offenders Introduction Smith v Rex ([2024] EWCA Crim 1183) is a pivotal case before the England and...

Reaffirming the Limited Impact of Procedural Delays on Sentencing in Sexual Offence Cases: GS, R v [2024] EWCA Crim 1215

Date: Oct 9, 2024

Reaffirming the Limited Impact of Procedural Delays on Sentencing in Sexual Offence Cases Introduction The case of GS, R v [2024] EWCA Crim 1215 presents a significant decision by the England and...

Affirmation of Exchange Powers to Cancel Trades to Maintain Market Order: Elliott Associates LP v The London Metal Exchange

Date: Oct 8, 2024

Affirmation of Exchange Powers to Cancel Trades to Maintain Market Order: Elliott Associates LP v The London Metal Exchange Introduction In the case of Elliott Associates LP & Anor v The London Metal...

Upholding the 25-Year Starting Point for Bladed Article Offences: A Comprehensive Commentary on Jewell R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1232

Date: Oct 5, 2024

Upholding the 25-Year Starting Point for Bladed Article Offences: A Comprehensive Commentary on Jewell R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1232 Introduction The case of Jewell R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1232 represents...

R v PRP [2024] EWCA Crim 1150: Admissibility of Complainant’s Sexual History and Sentencing in Historical Sexual Offence Cases

Date: Oct 5, 2024

R v PRP [2024] EWCA Crim 1150: Admissibility of Complainant’s Sexual History and Sentencing in Historical Sexual Offence Cases Introduction The case of R v PRP [2024] EWCA Crim 1150 involves an...

State Immunity and Cyber Harassment: Shehabi & Anor v Kingdom of Bahrain

Date: Oct 5, 2024

State Immunity and Cyber Harassment: Shehabi & Anor v Kingdom of Bahrain Introduction The case of Shehabi & Anor v Kingdom of Bahrain ([2024] EWCA Civ 1158) marks a significant development in the...

Glaser & Anor v Atay: Payment Terms in Legal Contracts Deemed Unfair Under Part 2 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015

Date: Oct 4, 2024

Glaser & Anor v Atay: Payment Terms in Legal Contracts Deemed Unfair Under Part 2 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 Introduction Glaser & Anor v Atay ([2024] EWCA Civ 1111) is a landmark case...

Balancing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Youth Sentencing: Hutchinson v EWCA Crim 1243

Date: Oct 4, 2024

Balancing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors in Youth Sentencing: Hutchinson v EWCA Crim 1243 Introduction The case of Hutchinson, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1243) presents a significant examination of...

R v Findley: Clarifying Sentencing Limitations for Under-18 Offenders

Date: Oct 4, 2024

R v Findley: Clarifying Sentencing Limitations for Under-18 Offenders Introduction The case of R v Findley, [2024] EWCA Crim 1204 addresses critical issues surrounding the sentencing of offenders who...

Panasonic Holdings Corp v Xiaomi Technology UK Ltd: Establishing Interim FRAND Licensing Obligations

Date: Oct 4, 2024

Panasonic Holdings Corp v Xiaomi Technology UK Ltd: Establishing Interim FRAND Licensing Obligations Introduction The case of Panasonic Holdings Corporation v Xiaomi Technology UK Ltd & Ors ([2024]...

Viegas v Cutrale: Establishment of Judicial Standards for Amending Claims Amid Limitation Defenses

Date: Oct 3, 2024

Viegas & Ors v Estate of Jose Luis Cutrale & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 1122): Establishing Standards for Amending Claims in the Context of Limitation Defenses Introduction The case of Viegas & Ors v...

FCA v BlueCrest Capital Management: Expansion of FCA’s Redress Powers under s.55L FSMA and Broad Interpretation of 'Matter' in Tribunal References

Date: Oct 3, 2024

FCA v BlueCrest Capital Management: Expansion of FCA’s Redress Powers under s.55L FSMA and Broad Interpretation of 'Matter' in Tribunal References Introduction The case of Financial Conduct Authority...

Likelihood of Confusion in Trade Mark Infringement: The Precedent Set in Tvis Ltd v Howserv Services Ltd & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 1103)

Date: Oct 3, 2024

Likelihood of Confusion in Trade Mark Infringement: The Precedent Set in Tvis Ltd v Howserv Services Ltd & Ors ([2024] EWCA Civ 1103) Introduction The case of Tvis Ltd v Howserv Services Ltd & Ors...

Court of Appeal Affirms Adequacy of Damages Over Injunctive Relief in SEPs Cross-Licensing Dispute

Date: Oct 1, 2024

Court of Appeal Affirms Adequacy of Damages Over Injunctive Relief in SEPs Cross-Licensing Dispute Introduction The case of Motorola Mobility LLC & Anor v Ericsson Ltd & Anor ([2024] EWCA Civ 1100)...

Defining the 'Good Arguable Case' in Freezing Orders: dos Santos v Unitel SA [2024] EWCA Civ 1109

Date: Oct 1, 2024

Defining the 'Good Arguable Case' in Freezing Orders: dos Santos v Unitel SA [2024] EWCA Civ 1109 Introduction The case of dos Santos v Unitel SA ([2024] EWCA Civ 1109) before the England and Wales...

Defining 'Catastrophe' in Property Catastrophe Excess of Loss Reinsurance: Unipolsai v Covéa

Date: Oct 1, 2024

Defining 'Catastrophe' in Property Catastrophe Excess of Loss Reinsurance: Unipolsai Assicurazioni Spa v Covéa Insurance Plc ([2024] EWCA Civ 1110) Introduction The case Unipolsai Assicurazioni Spa v...

Iontton v EWCA Crim 1160: Reinforcing Guilty Plea Discounts in Sentencing

Date: Sep 28, 2024

Iontton v EWCA Crim 1160: Reinforcing Guilty Plea Discounts in Sentencing Introduction The case of Iontton, R. v ([2024] EWCA Crim 1160) presents a significant examination of sentencing principles...

Self v Santander: Establishing the Binding Nature of FCA DISP Settlements under the Consumer Credit Act 1974

Date: Sep 27, 2024

Self v Santander: Establishing the Binding Nature of FCA DISP Settlements under the Consumer Credit Act 1974 Introduction Self v Santander Cards UK Ltd ([2024] EWCA Civ 1106) is a pivotal case...