Woman receives jail sentence for fraudulent £4m NHS claim
The NHS has been a highly respected public institution since its founding in 1948, symbolising the post-war consensus of the UK’s welfare state.. Such is the sanctity and esteem in which it is held in by the British population, that it has been described by some as the country’s new “national religion”. Indeed, former […]
Can Article 3 of the EHRC protect a HIV positive criminal from being deported? No, says the Upper Tribunal!
Written by Katherine Chan A new ruling by the Upper Tribunal sheds light on how the courts balance the interest of public justice and the human right requirement. Following the case of AM (Art 3; health cases) Zimbabwe [2022] UKUT 00131 (IAC), the law is not altered but it does reflect the approach […]
Is it sex-related harassment to call a man ‘bald’ at work?
Baldness is a fact of life for many men. While in some cultures it has been seen as a sign of wisdom, for many in the UK today it is a sensitive issue which sees thousands of men seek treatment for hair loss in an effort to retain a perceived sense of youth, virility, and […]
Samsung found liable for hosting apps which mimicked luxury Swatch brands
The South Korean technology giant, Samsung, ranked by Forbes in 2020 as the 8th largest company in the world, has found itself on the receiving end of a decision by the UK’s High Court which determined the technology company to be held liable for trademark infringement. In principle, this came down to the fact […]
Lisa’s Law client granted Spouse Visa despite making an application within the UK
We are pleased to have been successful in an appeal which has led to our client obtaining leave to remain on the basis that he has a partner settled in the UK. This is despite our client making an application within the UK and therefore not satisfying the eligibility requirement of making an application […]
Celebrating 10th anniversary of Lisa’s Law!
Lisa’s Law is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a company. To celebrate the landmark, we are rewarding our loyal customers by organising a competition where you can win a voucher worth up to £250! The best part is, all you need to do is like the post and leave a comment to have a […]
Continual Residence: when is it broken? How are days calculated?
Written by Xijia Xie Imagine this: you are on your tenth year in the UK, thinking you will soon be eligible for settlement based on your long lawful residence. Your personal plans are lining up, but it all depends on the arrival of that one plastic card. However, right before your submission, you come […]
Lisa’s Law wins Indefinite Leave to Remain appeal for Hong Kong client who spent over 2 years abroad
Lisa’s Law’s immigration supervisor, Mahfuz Ahmed, has recently been successful in an appeal of significant importance to our client. The case shows that a well-prepared appeal can lead to a fantastic result, despite our client not meeting the stringent criteria set out by the Home Office for indefinite leave to remain applications. Background […]
Amazon held liable for Intellectual Property infringement by Court of Appeal! What are the consequences?
The online retail behemoth, Amazon, has been found by the UK Court of Appeal to have made a trademark infringement in a recent legal battle with Lifestyle Equities CV, a Netherlands-registered company. The case, Lifestyle Equities CV and another v Amazon UK Services Ltd and others [2022] EWCA Civ 552, reinforces the fact that […]
As the UK government prepares to transfer the first group of migrants to Rwanda, what does the plan mean for UK immigration law?
Written by Stephanie Chiu With the news that the Home Office is planning to send migrants to Rwanda imminently, the following article takes a look at the Rwanda Asylum plan and gives our legal perspective on the policy. The UK government signed the Asylum Partnership Arrangement with Rwanda on the 14th April 2022. […]