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High Court Clarifies Time Limits for Low-Value Shoplifting in Jobson v DPP

In Jobson v DPP [2025] EWHC 1385 (Admin), the High Court confirmed that low-value shoplifting offences remain indictable—and thus exempt from summary time limits—until a court determines otherwise, reinforcing precedent and statutory interpretation under the Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980

Tribunal Clarifies Limits of Data Rights Appeals in Panossian v Information Commissioner Decision

The First-tier Tribunal's ruling in Panossian v Information Commissioner underscores the narrow scope of appeals under the Data Protection Act 2018, reaffirming that procedural fairness—not substantive complaint outcomes—is the Tribunal’s primary concern

Court of Appeal Clarifies Trustee Remuneration and Cost Recovery in Landmark Bankruptcy Case

The Court of Appeal's ruling in Servis-Terminal LLC v Drelle reaffirms relief for wrongly bankrupt individuals and clarifies key issues around trustee costs, insolvency proceedings, and fund allocation

High Court Greenlights Creditor Meeting in HSE Finance Restructuring Scheme

The High Court approved a creditor meeting for HSE Finance’s proposed Part 26 scheme, paving the way for a major cross-border debt restructuring amid ongoing financial distress.

Tribunal reduces penalty for property firm

The tribunal cut Ellahi Property Lettings Ltd's penalty for breaching client protection regulations from £19,000 to £7,000

Joanne Liddle wins appeal against Hartlepool Borough Council

Joanne Liddle successfully challenged a penalty from Hartlepool Borough Council, highlighting fairness in enforcement procedures

Tribunal rules against Cha Cha Chai

Cha Cha Chai Oldham Limited's appeal against The Pensions Regulator was dismissed due to non-compliance issues

High Court Clarifies Arbitration Jurisdiction and Contractual Waiver in CAFI v GTCS

The CAFI v GTCS Trading judgement explores arbitration, waiver of rights, and jurisdictional implications in contracts