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R v Mahek Bukhari: Court of Appeal grants leave on unlawful act manslaughter base offence

The court examines route to verdict defects and reduces manslaughter sentences.

XX v XX: domestic abuse findings inform appeal on surname, non-molestation order and costs

Appeal concerning surname change refusal, non-molestation order extension, and costs following serious domestic abuse findings.

R (AFA & Ors) v Secretary of State: Afghan data breach relocation policy upheld

Court of Appeal dismisses rationality and fettering challenges to Afghan relocation criteria.

White Rock Corporation v Middle Volga: Jurisdiction and appeals in commercial disputes

Consequential issues in jurisdiction challenge including costs assessment, permission to appeal and procedural compliance

Thom Browne Inc v Adidas AG: Court of Appeal upholds invalidity of variable three-stripe marks

Court rejects Adidas appeal over trade marks allowing multiple stripe variations

Babek International v Iceland Foods: Court of Appeal clarifies trademark representation requirements

Court of Appeal dismisses Iceland's challenge to Babek's gold oval logo trademark registration validity

Huntley v Siemens Healthcare: EAT clarifies costs assessment timing

The Employment Appeal Tribunal may assess reasonable prospects of success beyond commencement.

Bellway Homes v Occupiers of Samuel Garside House: service obligations clarified

Court of Appeal confirms defendants need not acknowledge invalid service when jurisdiction already challenged