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Miscellaneous posts by a licensing lawyer
Various articles covering all areas of licensing law and practice. Entirely personal commentaries about recent licensing news, alcohol & entertainment licensing, betting, gambling, the licensing of sex establishments (lap dancing clubs), taxis, PHVs - as well as miscellaneous topics such as cultural diversity, gentlemen's clubs, website tactics, and the battle between London's black cabs and Uber.
Licensing Fees
The Court of Appeal has ruled that there is no general legal principle that licensing regimes should be self-funding
Festivals & Licensing Plans
Large-scale events are not exempt from the requirement to attach detailed plans to their applications for a licence.
Uber: Plying for Hire
High Court says Uber driver not plying for hire – whether display on Uber App is equivalent of “for hire” sign.
Non Disclosure Agreements
Gambling Commission warns industry about improper non disclosure agreements.
Licence Fees
There is no general rule permitting full recovery of the costs of licensing regimes by way of the licence fee.
FOBT stake: Minister Quits
Tracey Crouch resigns citing Government’s “unjustifiable” delay in implementing a £2 max FOBT stake
Reading Decision in Full
Uber driver found not guilty of plying for hire. No decision on lawfulness of Uber app.
Uber driver: Plying for Hire
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
Uber Appeal Decision: Senior District Judge gives Uber a licence for a limited ‘probationary’ period of 15 months.
Cross Border Hiring
Cross border hiring is not always lawful. Operators who undermine local licensing control risk losing their licences.