Plying for Hire

Uber: Plying for Hire

By Gerald Gouriet | February 7, 2019 |

High Court says Uber driver not plying for hire – whether display on Uber App is equivalent of “for hire” sign.

NDAs - Non Disclosure Agreements

Non Disclosure Agreements

By Gerald Gouriet | February 4, 2019 | Comments Off on Non Disclosure Agreements

Gambling Commission warns industry about improper non disclosure agreements.

Self-Funding Licence Fees - Full Cost recovery

Licence Fees

By Gerald Gouriet | December 7, 2018 |

There is no general rule permitting full recovery of the costs of licensing regimes by way of the licence fee.

Uber drivers not guilty of Playing for Hire

Uber driver: Plying for Hire

By Gerald Gouriet | July 15, 2018 |

Uber driver acquitted of plying for hire – Court fails to address whether display on Uber App is equivalent of “for hire” sign.

Uber Licence Appeal Decision Sinner or Saint?

Uber Licence Appeal

By Gerald Gouriet | June 28, 2018 | Comments Off on Uber Licence Appeal

Uber Appeal Decision: Senior District Judge gives Uber a licence for a limited ‘probationary’ period of 15 months.

Uber Licence Refused

Uber lose Brighton Licence

By Gerald Gouriet | May 1, 2018 | Comments Off on Uber lose Brighton Licence

Uber lose a third PHV licence. Brighton and Hove. Not fit and proper to hold a PHV operator’s licence.

FOBT in play

Maximum FOBT stake

By Gerald Gouriet | March 19, 2018 | Comments Off on Maximum FOBT stake

Gambling Commission recommend maximum FOBT stake for roulette should be set “at or below £30”

Uber Withdraws Appeal. UBL not fit to hold PHV operator's licence.

Uber withdraws appeal

By Gerald Gouriet | March 14, 2018 | Comments Off on Uber withdraws appeal

Uber Britannia Limited withdraws appeal against the refusal by York Council to renew its PHV operator’s licence.

minimum unit pricing in Wales may have unintended consequences

Minimum Unit Pricing

By Gerald Gouriet | March 8, 2018 | Comments Off on Minimum Unit Pricing

Welsh Committee hears that minimum unit pricing (alcohol) could cause some to turn to drugs as a cheaper alternative.

Change of DPS

To crack a nut

By Gerald Gouriet | March 4, 2018 | Comments Off on To crack a nut

Government publishes minor amendment to the Guidance Notes accompanying the application form for a change of DPS.