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Wagatha Christie Timeline: How The Vardy V Rooney Libel Battle Played Out - Evening Standard
After seven days of courtroom drama in May, the decision in the “Wagatha Christie” trial was announced in 2022: Rebekah Vardy had lost her claim. It was the culmination of a truly bonkers saga that involved multiple jaw-dropping revelations, a WAG battle like no other and some serious sleuthing via Instagram. And with Coleen Rooney's new Disney+ documentary about the whole thing now out, we thought you could do with a refresh.
Harry legal action against The Sun publisher ‘like campaign between two armies’
The Duke of Sussex’s legal action against the publisher of The Sun resembles a campaign between “two obdurate but well-resourced armies” that is taking up “more than an appropriate” amount of court time, a High Court judge has said. Harry, 40, alleges he was targeted by journalists and private investigators working for News Group Newspapers (NGN), which also published the now-defunct News Of The World.
Prince Harry Legal Action Against The Sun Publisher ‘Like Campaign Between Two Armies’, Says Judge - Evening Standard
The Duke of Sussex’s legal action against the publisher of The Sun resembles a campaign between “two obdurate but well-resourced armies” that is taking up “more than an appropriate” amount of court time, a High Court judge has said. , 40, alleges he was targeted by journalists and
Dismissed Christian school worker had free speech rights ‘violated’, court told
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Dismissed Christian school worker had free speech rights ‘violated’, court told
A Christian school worker had her free speech rights “violated” and faced “direct discrimination” when she was dismissed over sharing social media posts about LGBT+ relationships teaching, the Court of Appeal has been told. Lawyers for Kristie Higgs, 47, claim she lost her role at Farmor’s School in Fairford, Gloucestershire, in 2019 because of the “unlawful stereotyping” of her beliefs over “gender and sexual ethics” as “homophobic and transphobic”.
Black bank manager who sued Met Police settles ‘racial profiling’ claim
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Judge approves Nationwide’s £2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money
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Judge approves Nationwide’s £2.9bn takeover of Virgin Money
Nationwide’s £2.9 billion takeover of rival Virgin Money has been approved by a judge. Lawyers for the lenders secured the sanctioning of the deal at a specialist companies court in London on Friday. It comes after the building society agreed to the takeover of its London-listed rival in March. Nationwide struck the takeover deal with a 220p-a-share offer for Virgin Money, including a 2p-per-share dividend payout.
Covid-19 vaccine patent legal battle heading to Court of Appeal
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Covid-19 vaccine patent legal battle heading to Court of Appeal
A multimillion-pound legal battle between rival developers of Covid-19 jabs over vaccine technology patents is set to continue at the Court of Appeal. In July, a High Court judge delivered a mixed ruling in the long-running dispute that has pitted pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and drug manufacturer BioNTech against vaccine maker Moderna. The firms faced off at two trials in London earlier this year centred on the use of messenger RNA (mRNA) technology in life-saving coronavirus jabs.
Letby eyes attempted baby murder conviction appeal
Serial child killer Lucy Letby will seek to challenge the last of her convictions at the Court of Appeal next month. The former neonatal nurse denies attempting to murder a baby at the Countess of Chester Hospital in February 2016 but was convicted in July and given a 15th whole-life prison term. In August 2023, Letby was found guilty of murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others, one of whom on two occasions. Judges will consider her latest appeal application on 24 October.
Child serial killer Lucy Letby to bring further conviction appeal bid next month
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Child serial killer Lucy Letby to bring further conviction appeal bid next month
Tom Pilgrim, PA 20 September 2024 at 9:52 am·1-min read Child serial killer Lucy Letby is set to pursue a challenge against her most recent conviction at the Court of Appeal next month. Court staff confirmed on Friday that the former nurse was bringing a bid to appeal against her conviction for attempted murder in July. Judges will consider the case at a hearing on October 24, according to court listings.
Child serial killer Lucy Letby to bring further conviction appeal bid next month
Child serial killer Lucy Letby is set to pursue a challenge against her most recent conviction at the Court of Appeal next month. Court staff confirmed on Friday that the former nurse was bringing a bid to appeal against her conviction for attempted murder in July. Judges will consider the case at a hearing on October 24, according to court listings.
Silverstone track invasion protesters lose convictions appeals
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Silverstone track invasion protesters lose convictions appeals
Five Just Stop Oil activists have lost Court of Appeal challenges against their convictions over a track invasion which disrupted the 2022 British Grand Prix. Alasdair Gibson and Louis McKechnie, both 23, David Baldwin, 49, Emily Brocklebank, 26, and 31-year-old Joshua Smith were found guilty of risking “serious harm” to drivers and race marshals during the protest action.
Just Stop Oil Silverstone Invasion: Protesters Lose Appeals Against Convictions After Disrupting British GP - Evening Standard
Five Just Stop Oil activists have lost Court of Appeal challenges against their convictions over a track invasion which disrupted the 2022 British Grand Prix. Alasdair Gibson and Louis McKechnie, both 23, David Baldwin, 49, Emily Brocklebank, 26, and 31-year-old Joshua Smith were found guilty of risking “serious harm” to drivers and race marshals during the protest action. Jurors at Northampton Crown Court convicted as two cars passed close by.
Tesco's 'fire and rehire' plans halted after Supreme Court rules in favour of union
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Union wins Supreme Court fight with Tesco over ‘fire and rehire’ plans
A union has won a Supreme Court battle against Tesco over so-called proposals to “fire and rehire” workers on less favourable terms. The Union of Shop Distributive and Allied Workers (Usdaw) took legal action over the supermarket chain’s proposals to fire staff at some distribution centres and rehire them on lower pay in 2021. After the High Court ruled in the union’s favour in 2022, Tesco successfully appealed against the decision the same year.
Ruling over Covid insurance claims a win for thousands of businesses – lawyers
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Ruling over Covid insurance claims a win for thousands of businesses – lawyers
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Ruling over Covid insurance claims a win for thousands of businesses – lawyers
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Ruling over Covid insurance claims a win for thousands of businesses - lawyers
Insurers’ failed appeals against a “landmark” ruling over a £16 million Covid-19 pandemic-losses claim brought by London’s ExCel centre could allow thousands of other businesses to pursue payouts, lawyers have said. On Friday, the Court of Appeal rejected a bid by insurance firms to reverse a June 2023 High Court decision over insurance policies and claims for business interruption losses linked to the disease outbreak.
Hackers behind cyber attack ordered by judge to return stolen NHS patient data
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Hackers behind cyber attack ordered by judge to return stolen NHS patient data
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Hackers behind cyber attack ordered by judge to return stolen NHS patient data
Hackers responsible for a cyber attack that led to more than 10,000 NHS appointments being cancelled have been ordered by a High Court judge to “unmask” themselves and return or delete stolen data. Pathology services provider Synnovis was targeted by Russian cyber gang Qilin on June 3, with hackers reportedly obtaining confidential medical information and blood test results of more than 100,000 patients, the court was told.
Coroner formally warned over expletive reaction
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Judge rejects High Court challenge over Government's approval of Net Zero Teesside
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Judge rejects High Court challenge over new gas power plant
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Judge rejects High Court challenge over new gas power plant
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Judge rejects High Court challenge over new gas power plant
An environmental consultant has lost a High Court challenge against the Government’s approval of a new gas power station in north-east England. Andrew Boswell took legal action against ministers over the granting of development consent for the Net Zero Teesside Project by the former Tory government in February.
Judge Rejects High Court Challenge Over New Gas Power Plant - Evening Standard
An environmental consultant has lost a High Court challenge against the Government’s approval of a new gas power station in north-east England. Andrew Boswell took legal action against ministers over the granting of development consent for the Net Zero Teesside Project by the former Tory government in February. He alleged that the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) had failed to
Just Stop Oil activists in bid to appeal jail terms for conspiracy to block M25
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Just Stop Oil activists in bid to appeal jail terms for conspiracy to block M25
Five Just Stop Oil activists jailed for conspiring to organise protests that blocked the M25 are launching bids to appeal what are thought to be the longest sentences ever given for peaceful protest. Roger Hallam , Daniel Shaw, Louise Lancaster, Lucia Whittaker De Abreu and Cressida Gethin agreed to cause disruption to traffic by having protesters climb onto gantries over the motorway for four successive days in November 2022.
Just Stop Oil Activists In Bid To Appeal Jail Terms For Conspiracy To Block M25 - Evening Standard
Five Just Stop Oil activists jailed for conspiring to organise protests that blocked the M25 are launching bids to appeal what are thought to be the longest sentences ever given for peaceful protest. , Daniel Shaw, Louise Lancaster, Lucia Whittaker De Abreu and Cressida Gethin agreed to cause disruption to by having protesters climb onto gantries over
Revolution Bars secures High Court approval of restructuring plan
Troubled bar firm Revolution has secured a High Court’s judge approval of a restructuring plan, after arguing it was needed to save the business from collapsing into insolvent administration. Revolution Bars Limited, part of a group owning the Revolucion de Cuba and Peach Pubs brands, is “heavily loss-making” and “deeply unprofitable”, the court was told.
Judge who sent love letter to junior worker is reprimanded
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UCL granted High Court order against Gaza protest encampment
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UCL granted High Court order against Gaza protest encampment
University College London (UCL) has obtained a High Court order to regain control of part of its campus, which has been occupied for months by a protest against the conflict in Gaza. The university took legal action against “persons unknown” over the “unauthorised occupational encampment” on its main site in the centre of the capital claiming activists were trespassing on private land.
Nearly 100 migrants suing Government over ‘ill-treatment’ at Manston centre
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Nearly 100 migrants suing Government over ‘ill-treatment’ at Manston centre
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Nearly 100 migrants suing Government over ‘ill-treatment’ at Manston centre
A group of 96 migrants previously held at the Manston processing centre are suing the Government over claims they were subjected to “ill-treatment” by staff, the High Court has been told. Lawyers acting for the asylum seekers say they were “unlawfully detained” at the short-term holding facility in Kent for varying periods between September and November 2022.
The Sun publisher agrees to searches over ‘fake security threat’ allegations
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The Sun publisher agrees to searches over ‘fake security threat’ allegations
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The Sun publisher agrees to searches over ‘fake security threat’ allegations
The publisher of The Sun has agreed to search for documents that may relate to allegations it invented a “fake security threat” to justify the wiping of “millions of incriminating emails”, the High Court has been told.
Teacher Banned Over Misgendering Pupil Loses High Court Appeal - Evening Standard
A Christian maths teacher who was struck off after he misgendered a pupil has lost a High Court appeal against a decision to ban him from the profession. Joshua Sutcliffe sought to challenge a May 2023 prohibition order issued after a regulator found him guilty of “unacceptable professional conduct” while working at The Cherwell School in Oxford between 2015 and 2018. Mr Sutcliffe’s lawyers argued the order was an “unjustified interference” with his rights to freedom of speech and religion.
Evidence of ‘suspicious circumstances’ around Amy Winehouse auctions, court told
By Tom Pilgrim, PA There is evidence of “suspicious circumstances” surrounding two Amy Winehouse auctions at the centre of a legal battle between the late singer’s father and two of her friends, the High Court has been told. The estate of Amy Winehouse is suing stylist Naomi Parry and Catriona Gourlay for more than £730,000 over claims they profited from selling her personal property.
Transgender row teacher loses appeal at High Court
Tom Pilgrim - PA Media and Nathan Briant - BBC South Online July 25, 2024 at 1:08 PM·2 min read A Christian teacher struck off after he misgendered a pupil has lost a High Court appeal against a decision to ban him from the profession. Joshua Sutcliffe was found guilty of misconduct while working as a maths teacher at The Cherwell School in Oxford in November 2017.
Evidence of ‘suspicious circumstances’ around Amy Winehouse auctions, court told
There is evidence of “suspicious circumstances” surrounding two Amy Winehouse auctions at the centre of a legal battle between the late singer’s father and two of her friends, the High Court has been told. The estate of Amy Winehouse is suing stylist Naomi Parry and Catriona Gourlay for more than £730,000 over claims they profited from selling her personal property.
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