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15 Nov 2018 15:41
NDAs – the good, the bad and the ugly!The recent allegations that Sir Philip Green has used Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) to cover up sexual harassment and racism in the workplace has put these agreements back into the spotlight. Nonetheless, despite the increased controversy of using NDAs to protect reputation, there remain more...
9 Nov 2018 13:40
‘Mobs, Trolls and Hate: The Law Commission Reports’? Article by Caroline Addy on The Law Commission Scoping Report on Abusive and Offensive Online CommunicationThe Law Commission has been reviewing the current criminal law on abusive and offensive communications[footnote 1] and its application to such behaviour when committed online. It has now published its report[footnote 2]. The scoping report notes the exponential growth of internet communication, the more...
7 Nov 2018 09:01
Jane Phillips successfully obtained a final injunction and costs on behalf of the London Borough of Croydon (“LBC”) on 5 November 2018An interim injunction had been sought by LBC as a matter of urgency to restrain a threatened breach of confidence by the Defendants. It was granted by Mrs Justice O’Farrell on 30 August 2017 and continued until trial or further order on 6 September 2017 by Mr Justice Lavender who gave short reasons more...
6 Nov 2018 13:49
Ministry of Justice secures extra £52 million for targeted expenditureThe Ministry of Justice will be investing an additional £52 million to tackle prison violence, improve the prisons and courts estate and boost the operational capacity of the Parole Board this year after the Chancellor provided further funds for the department in the Autumn Budget. The Treasury will more...
5 Nov 2018 14:49
HM Courts & Tribunals Service: Court reform featured in The Economist magazineIn a piece published on 25 October 2018, The Economist magazine took a look at HMCTS reform, in particular at the effect of video hearings in courts. You can read the article, 'England’s antiquated courts get a digital overhaul', here. For more information on the HMCTS Reform Programme, visit our more...
2 Nov 2018 09:30
One Brick Court recognised as a leading media, communications and information law set by Chambers and Partners 2019Chambers and Partners has once again recognised One Brick Court as one of the top media, communications and information law sets with rankings in Defamation and Privacy and Data Protection categories in the 2019 guide. Our 20 members have 24 rankings between them. The latest publication recognises more...
31 Oct 2018 14:22
No5 Barristers’ Chambers hailed as one of the best in much-anticipated legal rankingsNo5 Barristers’ Chambers has once again consolidated its position as one of the country’s leading sets of barristers in the annual Legal 500. Recognised as one of the most authoritative guides to UK law firms, the league table describes No5 as a set ‘in a class of its own’ being named as one of just more...
30 Oct 2018 15:13
Chambers ranked by Legal 500 for data protection and defamation and privacyThe Legal 500 has recognised One Brick Court as a tier 1 set for defamation and privacy and tier 2 set for data protection, with individual members ranked highly in data protection, privacy, defamation and media and entertainment. One Brick Court boasts ‘a host of highly expert and excellent counsel more...
30 Oct 2018 13:34
Philip Green and non-disclosure agreements: do we have a right to know?The circumstances in which a court should prevent the press from reporting information about famous people has long provoked debate. The decision of the Court of Appeal in ABC & Ors v Telegraph Media Group Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 2329 is no exception, attracting extensive press coverage and comment more...
What Lord Hain didn’t consider when he rushed to name Philip Green
A piece for iNews today following Lord Hain’s decision to invoke Parliamentary privilege to name Philip Green in defiance of a court injunction. You can read my musings here. more...
ANNOUNCEMENT
I’m a couple of days behind the official announcement on this, but I am thrilled to confirm that I will be publishing a second, as-yet untitled book, scheduled for Spring 2020. More details are available here: https://www.thebookseller.com/news/picador-snaps-secret-barristers-second-book-881876. more...
26 Oct 2018 11:27
David Glen awarded Junior of the Year in Defamation & PrivacyOne Brick Court are delighted to announce that David Glen was awarded Defamation Junior of the Year at last night’s Chambers and Partners Bar Awards, held at The London Hilton, Park Lane. Chambers and Partners Bar Awards, are the leading awards recognising outstanding barristers and sets in the UK more...
26 Oct 2018 07:47
Lord Garnier QC discusses NDAs and ABC v Telegraph Media GroupOne Brick Court’s Head of Chambers, Lord Garnier QC, appeared on Radio 4’s PM programme yesterday. He was interviewed by presenter, Carolyn Quinn, discussing NDAs and the Court of Appeal judgment in ABC v Telegraph Media Group. The interview is available here (from 23.20). more...
18 Oct 2018 12:55
Irina Bokova v Associated Newspapers LimitedLord Garnier QC and Timothy Atkinson acted for former Director-General of UNESCO and a former candidate for the role of UN Secretary-General, Irina Bokova, in a libel action against Associated Newspapers over the publication of an article in the Daily Mail and on Mail Online in 2016. The Mail has more...
15 Oct 2018 10:43
Joint Press Statement in Nick Brown MP v Tom Bower and Faber & FaberA joint press statement has been issued by the parties in the libel case of Nick Brown MP v Tom Bower and Faber & Faber. The Right Honourable Nicholas Brown MP v Tom Bower and Faber and Faber Joint Press Statement Mr Brown brought libel proceedings against Mr Bower and Faber and Faber concerning a more...
9 Oct 2018 08:19
SRA and BSB warning on NDAsThe Times has revealed that eight law firms are being investigated over the misuse of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) (or so-called “gagging orders”) to silence alleged victims of sexual abuse, more than doubling the number of claims under investigation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) more...
5 Oct 2018 13:55
Mini-PupillagesApplications are now open for the next round of One Brick Court’s mini-pupillagescheme. Please see our mini-pupillage page for further details on how to apply. more...
SIR CLIFF V BBC – A NEW ERA IN THE REPORTING OF POLICE INVESTIGATIONS?
On the 14 August 2014, the Berkshire home of Sir Cliff Richard was searched by South Yorkshire Police (‘SYP’) in connection with allegations of historic child sexual abuse. The BBC broadcast the search more or less as it was taking place, giving it extensive coverage, including aerial shots by more...
9 Aug 2018 11:30
Courts to test fast-track entry for lawyershttps://www.lawgazette.co.uk/practice/courts-to-test-fast-track-entry-for-lawyers/5067219.article more...
28 Mar 2018 16:08
BarTalk - Stay in tune with the professionThe Bar Council produces a fortnightly e-newsletter covering current issues affecting the profession, public affairs, guidance & policies, blogs and legal events. BarTalk aims to provide the latest news from the Bar. Check out BarTalk's recent special edition on Rule of Law & Human Rights here. To more...
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