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Miscellaneous posts
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.
Preparation of Bundles
The Court Bundle can make the difference between winning or losing a borderline case.
Workers’ rights: Uber appeal
Employment Appeal Tribunal rules that Uber must give minimum rights to workers.
A Lost Opportunity
The Government Response to the House of Lords Select Committee report on the Licensing Act 2003 is a lost opportunity.
Uber Licence renewed
Uber Britannia operator’s licence renewed for 6 months only. Outstanding issues to be resolved. TfL/Uber appeal.
DCMS Gambling Review
A Modern King Canute? The DCMS hopes to stem the tide of problem gambling.
Cheating and Dishonesty
The Supreme Court has ruled that dishonesty is not a necessary ingredient of Cheating.
Minimum Pricing
The Welsh government has announced a new Bill which will introduce a minimum price for the sale of alcohol in Wales.
ResPublica Report
A Respublica report urges the maximum stake on FOBTs in betting shops to be reduced from £100 to £2 per spin
Knowsley Judicial Review
The High Court has given permission for Delta’s judicial review of Knowsley Council to proceed.
Spinning a Website
Slick websites and SEO tricks soon defeat their own purpose, being universally untrusted and ignored.
