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High Court Upholds Injunction in Property Wall Case

The courts can assist homeowners whose properties are at risk of damage because of activities on...

Placement in England in Woman's Best Interests, Court Rules

In a decision it described as 'finely balanced', the Court of Protection recently ruled on whether...

Injured Motorcycle Racer Entitled to Compensation

A professional motorbike racer who hit his head on a safety barrier after his motorbike left the...

Breach of Contract Claims Must Go to Trial, Court Rules

The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court has refused applications to strike out two claims of...

Damages for A-level Student Knocked Off Motorbike

A six-figure compensation settlement has been secured for a student who was seriously injured when...

Lack of Funds Not Reasonable Excuse for Late Payment of Tax

The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) has found that a man who delayed payment of tax because he was...

Debt Advice Company Fined for Unsolicited Texts

Businesses that rely on data supplied by third parties for marketing purposes should undertake...

Court Declines to Order Girl's Return to USA

The Family Division of the High Court recently refused an application for a 13-year-old girl's...

Man Who Intervened in Fight Secures Compensation

A man who suffered serious injuries after he attempted to intervene in a fight between friends has...

Second Early Conciliation Certificate Did Not Extend Time

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) recently ruled that an Employment Tribunal (ET) claim brought...

Reasonable Financial Provision Cannot Include Success Fees

Under Section 58A(6) of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 , a success fee payable as part of...

Claimant Penalised for 'Unrealistic' Costs Budget

It is important for costs budgets in personal injury claims to be realistic and proportionate....

Warehouse Conversion Qualified for BPRA

The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) has found that work undertaken by a company to convert a warehouse...

Fatal House Fire Caused by Tumble Dryer Fault

An inquest has concluded that a house fire which led to the deaths of an 86-year-old woman and her...

Tenants Who Did Not Pursue Case Must Pay Landlord's Costs

There is no general rule in First-tier Tribunal (FTT) proceedings that the unsuccessful party pays...

FTT Did Not Have Jurisdiction to Determine Rents

Sections 13 and 14 of the Housing Act 1988 provide a statutory scheme for landlords to increase...

Review of Whiplash Injury Regulations Published

The Lord Chancellor's report on the statutory review of the Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021 ...

Permission to Appeal Share Valuation Decision Refused

Under Section 11 of the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 , an appeal to the Upper...

Cyber Security and Resilience Bill Expected This Year

The Cyber Security and Resilience Bill, announced by the Government in the King's Speech, is to be...

Wood Panel Manufacturer Fined After Worker Loses Leg

An accident that caused a worker to lose his leg has resulted in a £400,000 fine for a...
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