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Alexander v Mercouris

Article. Published: January 11, 2024

A case examining the liability of parties under contract law, particularly in the realm of services that have been promised but subsequently not rendered….

O’Neill vs Dominick Healy & Sons

Article. Published: January 11, 2024

A legal discourse on the liability of an employer for psychological injuries suffered by an employee due to work-related stress….

Ford and Owen v FCA

Article. Published: January 11, 2024

The case concerns the regulatory action taken by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) against two defendants for their role in the failure of Keydata Investment Services Ltd….

Ivey v Genting Casinos (Crockfords Club) – Case Summary

Article. Published: January 9, 2024

In Ivey v Genting Casinos professional gambler Phil Ivey visited Crockfords Club, a casino in London, and played a game of Punto Banco, a form of baccarat….

PGA Tour v Martin – Case Summary

Article. Published: January 9, 2024

PGA Tour, Inc. v. Martin was a significant case in the realm of sports law and disability rights. Casey Martin, a professional golfer, suffered from a degenerative circulatory disorder that impeded his ability to walk golf courses….

ASBL v Bosman (Bosman Ruling) – Case Summary

Article. Published: December 21, 2023

The Bosman ruling significantly changed the landscape of football transfers, making it easier for players to move between clubs and countries in the EU….

European Super League vs UEFA

Article. Published: December 21, 2023

In response to financial pressures, 12 major football clubs across Europe announced their intention to create a breakaway tournament named the European Super League (ESL) in April 2021….

Rex v Entain Plc

Article. Published: December 19, 2023

The case deals with the allegations and subsequent considerations of violations of the gambling legislations and regulations by Entain PLC and their eventual DPA with HMRC….

Legal Method and Reasoning Assignment

Essay. Published: August 18, 2022

I believe the court came to the correct decision. The judges do not discount the employer’s general duty of care, but qualify that risks must be reasonably foreseeable for liability in tort negligence to apply….

Intellectual Property Law Coursework

Coursework. Published: October 20, 2021

Coursework on intellectual property law covering passing off, misrepresentation, damages and remedies with examples….

Comparison of the Criminal Justice Systems of France and USA

Essay. Published: October 20, 2021

An analysis and comparison of the differences between the Criminal Justice System in France and the USA….

Criminal Law Act 1977

Article. Published: October 6, 2021

The aim of the Criminal Law Act 1977 (“the Act”), which came into force on 8 September 1977, is to amend the law in England and Wales with regard to criminal conspiracy and replace the common law in that area….

Criminal Attempts Act 1981

Article. Published: October 6, 2021

The Criminal Attempts Act 1981 (“the Act”) is an Act which amends the law of England and Wales regarding attempts to commit offences and conspiracy to commit offences which, in the circumstances, cannot ultimately be committed…

The Serious Crime Act 2007

Article. Published: October 6, 2021

The Serious Crime Act 2007 (“the Act”) received royal assent on 30 October 2007 and made several significant changes to the criminal law. The intention of the Act is to frustrate serious (often organised) crime by allowing the police to act without the necessity to bring criminal proceedings….

Land Registration Act 2002

Article. Published: October 6, 2021

The Land Registration Act 2002 repealed and replaced the previous legislation governing land registration. In principle, this the piece of primary legislation governing the activity of the Land Registry, but further to this role, the 2002 Act was intended to facilitate the introduction of e-conveyancing….

Children and Young Persons Act 1933

Article. Published: October 6, 2021

The Children and Young Persons Act (CYPA) 1933 is one of the older pieces of child protection legislation. Some of its parts are still in force today….

Intoxicating Substance (Supply) Act 1985

Article. Published: October 6, 2021

The Intoxicating Substance (Supply) Act 1985 is a short piece of legislation, designed to prohibit the supply of drugs, not controlled by the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971….

R v Couzens 2021

Article. Published: September 30, 2021

Case summary and sentencing remarks from R v Couzens – the case concerns an off-duty police officer who committed the rape and murder of Sarah Everard….

Consideration in Contract Law

Essay. Published: September 24, 2021

Consideration is an essential element to the creation of a valid contract. The consideration must be of some value that can be objectively determined….

Distinctions between Common Law and Civil Law

Essay. Published: September 1, 2021

The aim of this essay is to look at the basic distinctions between common law and civil law and also common law and equity. This essay will firstly look at the historical context of civil and common law and then contrast distinctions between the two….

Property Law Example Final Exam Answers

Essay. Published: September 1, 2021

In the facts Harry has clearly been given a mortgage from Albus on the grounds of faith and blind trust in order to purchase the property of Grimmauld Place, and Albus would have held an interest in the property as a security for the amount of $500,000 only if he registered the mortgage officially….

The Impact of Recent State and Federal Legislation: The Affordable Care Act

Essay. Published: June 24, 2021

The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) legislation causes problems regarding insurance coverage and reimbursement for all patients posing risks on their care. Hospitals have to operate with insurance firms that observe the overarching federal regulations….

Defamation in the Publishing Industry

Essay. Published: June 17, 2021

Within the publishing industry, there are several legal and ethical restraints that media and publishing organisations are bound by and need to work within. However one of the more complex and prominent legal issues in the publishing industry, is the restraint and law of defamation….

Frequently Asked Questions About SQE

Article. Published: June 3, 2021

Frequently asked questions regarding the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)….

Funding Your SQE

Article. Published: June 3, 2021

The new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) is expected to cost graduates between £3000 and £4500. This is a considerable decrease from the £12,000-£17,000 it previously cost for taking the LPC….

SQE2 Assessment

Article. Published: June 3, 2021

The legal skills assessments in SQE2 are: client interview and attendance note/legal analysis, advocacy, case and matter analysis, legal research, legal writing, legal drafting….

SQE1 Assessment

Article. Published: June 3, 2021

SQE1 must be completed before SQE2 can be taken, testing is through multiple-choice questions for both, with the addition of practical testing for SQE2. …

SQE Preparation Courses

Article. Published: June 3, 2021

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has designed the SQE assessments in such a way that, unless you develop and demonstrate the mandatory skills, knowledge, and competence necessary to meet their demanding criteria, you may not pass the assessments. Before you take the SQE1 and SQE2 assessments, you will need to prepare. …

SQE Training Options

Article. Published: June 3, 2021

With SQE, you will have greater flexibility to choose training that best suits your own circumstances. The SRA will no longer prescribe which courses you should take. Other than a requirement to pass SQE1 before taking SQE2, you are free to prepare for the assessments and complete your qualifying work experience in a way that suits you….

SQE Requirements

Article. Published: June 3, 2021

There are four different requirements you need to satisfy before qualifying: An undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification, you must pass both SQE assessment 1 and 2, qualified work experience, character and suitability assessment….

About The SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Examination)

Article. Published: June 3, 2021

The SQE, or Solicitors Qualifying Examination is an assessment for aspiring solicitors in England and Wales. The assessment ensures that only the highest standards are met for qualifying solicitors. …

Money Laundering (ML) Essay

Essay. Published: May 11, 2021

All of the above-mentioned conventions, legislations, and acts have either identified gaps or introduced robust guidance regularly over the years, making it a requirement to reasonably identify and report an offence of Money Laundering (ML). ML is a process to disguise illegally obtained money from its criminal origins…

HR Best Practices to avoid Covid-19 related lawsuit cases and claims

Essay. Published: May 10, 2021

During these challenging times, it is important for employers to continue to follow government regulations and laws and be mindful of their employees needs to ensure a healthy workplace environment and prevent lawsuits and claims….

Law of Causation Essay

Essay. Published: May 10, 2021

Critically explain and discuss the law of causation, covering all relevant issues, including the general principles of causation and the situations in which the chain of causation is broken….

Process of the Criminal Justice System

Essay. Published: May 7, 2021

The first part of the criminal justice process is the arrest. An arrest can happen whether someone has committed the crime or not. There are many circumstances where probable cause is a factor in why someone is arrested….

Question on Separation of Powers

Essay. Published: April 19, 2021

This essay will be analysing how significantly this legislation has managed to achieve full separation of powers throughout the various branches of state….

Contract Law – Construction

Article. Published: March 3, 2021

This construction module is split into two modules – exclusion clauses, and contract terms…

Exclusion Clauses Lecture

Article. Published: March 3, 2021

During this module guide we have already referred to a number of exemption clauses. An exemption clause in a contract is a term which either limits……

Terms of a Contract Lecture

Article. Published: March 3, 2021

The first point to address is in relation to statements made at the pre-contractual stage, which are not in the written contract….

Contract Law – Discharge of Obligations

Article. Published: March 3, 2021

The discharge of obligations module is split into two chapters – agreement, and frustration….

Agreement, Performance and Breach Lecture

Article. Published: March 3, 2021

A discharge of obligations means that parties to the contract are no longer liable for any terms of the agreement, and no further promises may be……

Frustration Lecture

Article. Published: March 3, 2021

The doctrine of frustration discharges both parties from their contractual obligations where following the formation of the contract, performance of the……

Formation of The Contract

Article. Published: March 3, 2021

The formation of the contract is where the contractual journey begins; if no contract is formed, neither of the parties can be under……

Acceptance Lecture

Article. Published: March 3, 2021

The purpose of this chapter is to grasp the concept of acceptance, which is in simple terms the acceptance of the offer……

Certainty Lecture

Article. Published: March 3, 2021

Once there is valid offer and acceptance, an agreement is formed. The next requirement for such an agreement to be enforceable as a legally…

Consideration & Promissory Estoppel Lecture

Article. Published: March 3, 2021

This chapter will examine and analyse two principles of contract law. The first is consideration, which along with the offer, acceptance……

Formation of Contract – Offer Lecture

Article. Published: March 3, 2021

The first requirement of a legally binding agreement is that there is an offer. One party is the offeror, who presents the offer……

Privity of Contract Lecture

Article. Published: March 3, 2021

Commercial transactions of the modern times are no longer confined to individuals or simple sale-purchase deals. With the multiplicity of parties……

Contract Law – Remedies

Article. Published: March 3, 2021

The contract law remedies module is split into two chapters – damages, and other remedies….

Damages Lecture

Article. Published: March 3, 2021

There are a number of different remedies under English law. The next chapter will cover all of these, but this chapter will focus solely on the most……