Ness v Carillion Capital Projects Ltd & Ors [2023] EWHC 1219 (KB) – Asbestos Law

‘In this article Cressida Mawdesley-Thomas considers the judgment of HHJ Lickley KC in Ness v Carillion Capital Projects Ltd & Ors [2023] EWHC 1219 (KB). Ness was a successful fatal mesothelioma claim.’

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Asbestos Law, 5th September 2023

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Dyslexia and the importance of assessing the effect of disability on giving evidence – 3PB

‘The Appellant was Ms Habib. She brought a discrimination case against the Respondent, the nature of which was not really relevant to the decision of the EAT. Credibility was a key issue however. The Tribunal found that the way the Appellant gave evidence led them to believe that she was not always being truthful and that her recollection was sometimes unreliable. Her claims were dismissed.’

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3PB, 4th September 2023

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London’s reputation as divorce capital could be tested by legal shake-up: Jaqueline Julyan SC – 5SAH

‘A marital property regime is a system of property ownership between spouses. Property includes landed property, chattels, money in a bank account, businesses, shares in companies and claims (eg a loan). Marital property regimes differ from country to country. In some countries the matrimonial regime is imposed by operation of law and arises automatically upon marriage. Many civil law countries allow parties to select a matrimonial regime. This is usually by way of a pre-nuptial agreement.’

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5SAH, 27th September 2023

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The developing use of estoppel in the successful pursuit of claims against insurers – 4 New Square

Posted October 3rd, 2023 in chambers articles, estoppel, insurance, news by sally

‘4 New Square Chambers’ Carola Binney explores the developing use of estoppel in the successful pursuit of claims against insurers.’

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4 New Square, 28th September 2023

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The use of hindsight in share sale breach of warranty claims – Littleton Chambers

Posted October 3rd, 2023 in chambers articles, damages, news, warranties by sally

‘On a share sale breach of warranty claim, will the court allow matters post-sale to influence quantum?’

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Littleton Chambers, 8th September 2023

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Doing the Time – Mountford Chambers

‘The last two years has brought a myriad of changes to the proportion of a custodial sentence that offenders will actually have to serve. Many factors are beyond the control of judges or counsel, and many of the changes have been made without fanfare. Some of the changes are welcome news. The fact that time on remand for youths sentenced to Detention and Training Orders (“DTO’s”) now actually counts towards the detention period seems like a long overdue victory for fairness and common sense. Others have inevitably contributed to the escalating prison population. Alexandra Scott gives an overview of the regime as currently stands.’

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Mountford Chambers, 8th September 2023

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The new right to request a predictable work pattern – Mills & Reeve

Posted October 2nd, 2023 in chambers articles, employment, flexible working, news by sally

‘Legislation due to come into force next year establishes a new legal framework for discussions about unpredictable working patterns.’

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Mills & Reeve, 28th September 2023

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New legislation paves the way for a digital application process for lasting powers of attorney – Mills & Reeve

Posted October 2nd, 2023 in bills, chambers articles, internet, news, powers of attorney by sally

‘A Powers of Attorney Bill, which will enable lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) to be applied for digitally, has passed through parliament successfully and received Royal Assent.’

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Mills & Reeve, 29th September 2023

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First Remediation Order under Building Safety Act – Mills & Reeve

‘A group of leaseholders of two blocks of flats successfully applied for a Remediation Order against the freeholder in respect of defective external cladding and other fire safety issues. The decision by the First-tier Tribunal Property Chamber (Residential Property) in Sarah White & Karin Ida Christina Martensson & Other leaseholders v Kedai Limited (freeholder) LON/00AY/HYI/2022/0005 & 0016 is the first Remediation Order made under section 123 of the Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA).’

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Mills & Reeve, 26th September 2023

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When could issuing a claim form involve an abuse of process? – Mills & Reeve

Posted September 20th, 2023 in abuse of process, chambers articles, civil procedure rules, costs, news by sally

‘A party to litigation can act in abuse of process in many different circumstances. Abusing the process of the court can lead to the striking out of a claim or defence, or to other less draconian sanctions. In this article, we consider when a claimant could be found to have acted in abuse of process shortly before and when issuing proceedings.’

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Mills & Reeve, 19th September 2023

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39 Essex Chambers September Mental Capacity Report and walkthrough – Mental Capacity Law and Policy

Posted September 7th, 2023 in chambers articles, deprivation of liberty safeguards, mental health, news by sally

‘Our September 2023 Mental Capacity Report is now out, which we think is our largest ever, thanks to judicial hyperactivity over what is usually the (relatively) quiet summer period.’

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Mental Capacity Law and Policy, 6th September 2023

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Doctor Knows Best – Supreme Court Clarifies “Professional Practice Test” – Parklane Plowden Chambers

‘On 12th July 2023, the Supreme Court handed down its judgment in McCulloch and Others v Forth Valley Health Board [2023] UKSC 26, the first Supreme Court decision on the issue of informed consent since Montgomery v Lanarkshire Health Board [2015] UKSC 11.’

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Parklane Plowden Chambers, 14th July 2023

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Aggravated damages in personal injury claims: are they ever recoverable? – Gatehouse Chambers

Posted September 1st, 2023 in chambers articles, damages, news, personal injuries by sally

‘Outside of those cases involving false imprisonment or torture, aggravated damages in personal injury claims are vanishingly rare. A recently issued claim in the High Court called Frearson, claims aggravated damages for what is alleged to be deliberate assault with a deadly weapon. But that claim is at an early stage and – even if it goes to trial – is unlikely to provide any definitive answers for some time.’

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Gatehouse Chambers, 7th July 2023

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Departing from Guidelines and Balancing of Risks in Different Medical Settings – QMLR

Posted September 1st, 2023 in chambers articles, doctors, medicines, negligence, news, personal injuries by sally

‘This article will focus on the issue relating to guidelines, which is likely to be the central take-away point for practitioners. Mr Berry was administered 400mg of Gentamicin on 4 March by Dr Meyer. The parties were agreed that the dosage caused the Claimant ototoxicity side effects.’

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QMLR, 18th July 2023

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Where now for litigation funding? The likely impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in R (on the application of PACCAR Inc and others) v Competition Appeal Tribunal and others [2023] UKSC 28 – Gatehouse Chambers

‘The likely impact of the Supreme Court’s decision in R (on the application of PACCAR Inc and others) v Competition Appeal Tribunal and others [2023] UKSC 28.’

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Gatehouse Chambers, 26th July 2023

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Case comment: Boydell v NZP Ltd & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 373 – Gatehouse Chambers

‘The Court of Appeal recently handed down judgment in the case of Boydell v NZP Ltd & Anor [2023] EWCA Civ 373, in which an employee challenged the High Court’s decision to sever parts of a restrictive covenant, and then grant an interim injunction enforcing the amended terms.’

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Gatehouse Chambers, 17th July 2023

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Third Party Costs Orders and Experts: Order Restored – QMLR

Posted August 30th, 2023 in appeals, chambers articles, costs, dentists, expert witnesses, negligence, news by sally

‘Sweeting J in the High Court allowed a medico-legal expert’s appeal against a Third Party Costs Order (“TPCO”) made against him. The TPCO had awarded the Defendant NHS Trust the full sum of the costs incurred by it in the defence of the action brought by the Claimant.’

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QMLR, 18th July 2023

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Court of Appeal hands down judgment in the Trucks Collective Proceedings: Conflicts of Interest, Rival CPO Applications, and Jurisdiction to Appeal – Henderson Chambers

‘On 25 July 2023, the Court of Appeal handed down its judgment in UK Trucks Claim Limited v Stellantis NV (formerly Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV) & Others [2023] EWCA Civ 875. The appeal raised important issues in the continued development of the collective proceedings regime, including as to how conflicts of interest within a class might be addressed, the willingness of the Court of Appeal to interfere with the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s (“CAT”) assessment of two rival applications for a collective proceedings order (“CPO”), and the scope of the statutory jurisdiction to appeal. The judgment is accessible here.’

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Henderson Chambers, 28th July 2023

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Supreme Court spells out the limitations of nuisance – 4KBW

‘Georgia Whiting and Chris Bryden of 4 King’s Bench Walk report on a Supreme Court ruling on a major oil spill.’

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4KBW, 13th July 2023

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In seminal case on litigation funding, Supreme Court overturns established practice to hold that Litigation Funding Agreements are Damages-Based Agreements – 4 New Square

Posted August 30th, 2023 in appeals, chambers articles, claims management, damages, news, Supreme Court by sally

‘The Supreme Court’s decision in Paccar Inc and Ors v Road Haulage Association Limited and UK Claims Limited [2023] UKSC 28, handed down on 26 July 2023, has overturned the Divisional Court’s decision, and gone against conventional wisdom in the industry, to hold that Litigation Funding Agreements (“LFAs”) are (or at least can be) Damages-Based Agreements (“DBAs”).’

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4 New Square, 26th July 2023

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