Hugh Grant v The Sun On 26 May 2023, Mr Justice Fancourt handed down a judgment dismissing part of an application related to phone hacking made by News Group Newspapers (“NGN”) in the claim of Hugh Grant v The Sun. NGN is the proprietor of The Sun and, until 2011, the proprietor of the defunct… Continue reading Hugh Grant: Phone Hacking Claim against The Sun
Read moreTaylor Hampton in the New York Times on the current phone hacking trial in the High Courts The current case in the high court is attracting significant media attention arising out of Prince Harry’s involvement. Taylor Hampton conducted an interview with the New York Times on the trial. To read the full article see below News… Continue reading Taylor Hampton quoted in the New York Times
Read moreICO’s New Guidance on Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection Introduction: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology that is revolutionizing industries, including the legal and technology sectors. The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has released new guidance on data protection and AI, emphasizing the importance of a risk-based approach and effective governance. In this article,… Continue reading Navigating Data Protection Challenges
Read moreShortage Occupation List – Updates The UK government compiles a list of skilled worker positions it considers to be in short supply called the Shortage Occupation List (SOL). The immigration regulations for work visas are more lenient for positions on the SOL, making it simpler for foreign workers with the necessary abilities to enter the… Continue reading UK Government Compiles a list of skilled worker positions
Read moreWhy has the case been issued by the Claimants? The claim being heard against Mirror Group Newspapers (“MGN”) in the High Court in London is scheduled for 7 weeks. The claim alleges unlawful information gathering conducted by MGN against a number of Claimants. The alleged unlawful information gathering includes phone-hacking, private investigation, and blagging (the… Continue reading Mirror Group Phone Hacking Claim – Background to the Case
Read moreWhat is the new Innovator Founder Visa? The UK introduced the new Innovator Founder visa route on April 13, 2023. Its goal is to help entrepreneurs start a successful, innovative, and scalable firm in the country. Furthermore, the new route, which replaces the “Innovator” and “Start Up” pathways, offers great flexibility. It aligns with the… Continue reading The Innovator Founder Visa, Good news for Businesses
Read morePrince Harry, Fiona Wightman, Michael Turner and Nikki Sanderson sue Mirror Group for Phone Hacking Taylor Hampton acts for Fiona Wightman in her milestone phone hacking trial against Mirror Group Newspapers which began this week. The other Claimants are Prince Harry, Michael Turner and Nikki Sanderson. Taylor Hampton are pioneers of the phone hacking litigation… Continue reading Prince Harry sues Mirror Group for Phone Hacking
Read moreThe Largest Defamation Settlement in US History This article explains the largest defamation settlement in US history between Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News network. On April 18th Fox settled an enormous defamation lawsuit against Dominion Voting Systems, a voting-technology firm, for $787.5 million. Dominion brought proceedings against Fox accusing the network of lying that Dominion’s machines… Continue reading Dominion Voting Systems v Fox News Network—
Read moreTaylor Hampton’s latest update discusses Home Office changes to ‘Long Residence’ rules. Now, after ten years of continuous legal residency, the immigration laws offer individuals the possibility to seek ‘indefinite leave to remain’. Currently, a stay permit of any kind, whether temporary or part of a permanent immigration pathway leading to settlement, counts as lawful… Continue reading Changes to ‘Long Residence’ Rules
Read moreSponsorship management updates from the Home Office Taylor Hampton Assists with VISA Sponsorship OpportunitiesToday, the Home Office sent emails to those who have sponsor licences to announce modest but important changes they are making to the sponsor management system. These changes are speeding up the processing times. “CoS” Annual Certificates of Sponsorship Allocations for annual… Continue reading Changes to the Sponsorship Licence for UK Visa Applicants
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