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BCA drops libel suit against Simon Singh
The British Chiropractic Association has dropped its libel suit against science
writer Simon Singh. Singh told OUT-LAW.COM that he intends to pursue the
organisation for his legal costs in the case. He estimates that each side's
costs are £200,000.
15/04/2010
Unvarnished law: review site shows why UK is playing digital economy catch-up
OPINION: A new site is encouraging anonymous comments about how well you do your
job. Libel lawyers would kill it if it launched in the UK, but they can't touch
it in California. This reveals a gulf between our laws that impacts on our
digital economy.
15/04/2010
Online retailers cannot deduct delivery fee when making refunds
Online shopping customers who send back goods straight away must not be charged
for their delivery, Europe's top court has said. Consumers can be required to
pay the cost of returning the goods but should be refunded every other cost, it
said.
15/04/2010
Labour pledges IP law reform, Conservatives pledge public procurement overhaul
The Labour Party has said that it will further reform intellectual property law
if it is returned to Government in next month's general election. The
Conservative Party has said it will introduce independent oversight into the
public procurement process.
14/04/2010
Law Commissions consult on creating new consumer right
The Law Commission and Scottish Law Commission are reviewing whether or not
consumers should be able to take direct action against retailers who treat them
unfairly. It has asked consumers and businesses if the action would be too
severe.
12/04/2010
Judicial committee to investigate use of 'super injunctions'
A judicial committee has been set up to investigate the use of 'super
injunctions', the gags on the press which newspapers are not even allowed to
acknowledge the existence of.
12/04/2010
OUT-LAW Radio: Corruption law will span globe
15/04/2010: We talk to a corruption expert about how the UK's new Bribery Act could govern companies all over the world, and hear from the victorious Simon Singh on today's libel victory.
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