A dispute over the ownership of the Klingon language is boldly going where no legal row has gone before after two major Hollywood studios cited their copyright of the fictional Star Trek tongue to block the production of a fan-funded film.
‘Unprecedented’ ruling puts pressure on Ministers
A Court of Protection judgement has placed responsibility on Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Justice Secretary Michael Gove to release funding to ensure that vulnerable people in deprivation of liberty cases have access to appropriate representation.
“Right to rent” rules will offer greater protection in future
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has welcomed a relaxation of the Government’s “right to rent” laws, which mean that tenants will no longer be immediately criminalised for failing to identify tenants who are in the country illegally.
Police worker goes to Tribunal following “fireworks theft” sacking
A former police worker, who was fired for gross misconduct over allegations she stole fireworks from the station, has gone to an Employment Tribunal.
Supreme Court rules in legal battle
The Supreme Court has found in favour of HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) in their legal battle against UBS and Deutsche Bank over bonus schemes totalling £183m, which were designed to avoid tax.