Following complaints from licensees and football fans in Wales, pubs there, which were not originally included in legislation to allow premises to apply for a temporary event notice, will be able to stay open late for England World Cup matches.
Stepping Over The Boundary
Spring is traditionally the time to rebuild the nest, or in the case of homeowners, make necessary repairs both inside and outside the property. However, problems can arise when something that needs renovation can only be accessed by going onto a neighbour’s land.
Fight Continues Against Legal Aid Cuts
Lawyers have begun a legal challenge this week against the Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ) decision to press ahead with legal aid cuts by issuing proceedings for a judicial review (JR), arguing that the consultation that preceded the cuts was conducted unlawfully.
PIPCU Shuts Down Copyright-Infringing Sites
The City of London’s Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU) has shut down torrentz.eu, the largest torrent search engine on the internet, although the site continues to operate under two alternative domains and is hoping to move the .eu domain to a new registrar.
Salespeople Must Be Paid Commission While On Holiday
In a landmark ruling made last week, the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has decreed that salespeople must receive “normal remuneration”, including their basic salary and commission, while they are on holiday, overruling UK law.