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Nador Cott v Asda: High Court enforces pleading discipline in plant breeders' rights dispute

Court strikes out Civil Evidence Act notice and clarifies scope of pleaded case.

Stop Portland Waste Incinerator: Court of Appeal clarifies waste planning proximity principle requirements

Court confirms adequate reasons given for waste facility planning decision despite proximity principle concerns

Brace v Torridge District Council: tribunal dismisses dog breeding licence appeal over welfare standards

Appeal dismissed due to insufficient evidence of compliance with minimum animal welfare standards for breeding licence.

Candy Ventures SARL v Aaqua BV: fraudulent misrepresentation and investor protection

High Court finds defendants liable for fraud involving false Apple and LVMH investment claims.

Lakatamia Shipping v Nobu Su: Court of Appeal confirms conspiracy liability despite Babanaft proviso

Freezing order breach leads to conspiracy finding against all defendants including offshore lawyer

Sandhu v South Oxfordshire: Asset of Community Value listing upheld for closed village pub

Tribunal confirms 11-year closure still in "recent past" for community asset purposes.

RR v London Borough of Enfield: Court of Appeal dismisses housing allocation discrimination challenge

Appeal fails on indirect discrimination and reasonable adjustments claims concerning housing scheme

MS Amlin Marine v King Trader: Court of Appeal upholds pay first clauses in marine insurance

Court affirms enforceability of pay first clauses in marine liability policies.