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Since the coming into force of the fixed costs regimes for road traffic accident, employer’s liability, and public liability, it has been unclear whether fixed costs apply to a claim properly started in the Portal, but which ends up being allocated to…
In Edwards v London Borough of Sutton (2016) EWCA Civ 1005 McCombe LJ expressed the view that “not every accident (even if it has serious consequences) has to have been the fault of another; and an occupier is not an insurer against…
William Dean summarises a judgment giving “authoritative guidance” on “a short but important point”.
The question and the answer
On 11th November 2016 the Court of Appeal gave judgment on “whether a disposal hearing listed for the quantification of damages…
Tom Little, being led by Richard Whittam QC, appeared today at the Old Bailey in the trial of Thomas Mair. He faces allegations relating to the murder of Jo Cox MP on 16th June 2016. The case is being opened by the…
We’re delighted to announce that Thom Dyke has joined our team, from Great James Street Chambers.
Thom is a barrister specialised in criminal, human rights and public law. He is described by his instructing solicitors as “an exceptionally talented young barrister”…
This question was considered by Coulson J in Milton Keynes v Viridor [2016] EWHC 2764 (TCC).
The Defendant sought a court order requiring a new party to be added as a second defendant, against the Claimant’s wishes. The judge considered that the proposed…
On 9th August 2014, Neville Watson was employed as a cleaner and labourer at the NES Kent Limited site at Blaise. He was a respected employee who was keen to progress and commenced shredding waste using a vehicle with a secure cab…
Premier Motorauctions Ltd (in liquidation) & Another v Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP & Another [2016] EWHC 2610 (Ch).
The case concerned an application for security of costs brought by the Defendants pursuant to CPR 25 and specifically whether the existence of ATE insurance…
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What principles should the Family Court apply in cases of domestic abduction?
In Re R [2016] EWCA Civ 1016, the Court of Appeal has recently considered the approach that the court should take in cases involving domestic abduction. in other words…
