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High Court Grants Judgment for Victim of Bitcoin Fraud
Those who fall victim to anonymous fraudsters may think there is nothing that can be done once their money has disappeared, but the courts have powers at their disposal which may assist. In a recent case involving bitcoin fraud, the High Court granted a man's application for summary judgment and… (Read More)
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Leaseholders Not Liable for Replacing Windows
Tenants who are faced with unexpected demands in respect of repair costs would be well advised to seek legal advice. In a recent case, leaseholders of units of student accommodation successfully argued that they were not liable to pay service charges in respect of replacing the buildings' windows. The leaseholders… (Read More)
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Figures Reveal NHS Payouts for Brain Injuries at Birth
The NHS has paid nearly £3.6 billion in damages over 11 years in settlement of negligence claims involving babies who were born with cerebral palsy or other brain injuries. Figures obtained via a freedom of information request show that, from 2012/13 to 2022/23, compensation was paid in 1,307 cases of… (Read More)
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Acas Updates Code of Practice on Flexible Working
Following recent changes to the law and a consultation last year, the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) has updated its statutory Code of Practice on requests for flexible working, replacing the previous version published in June 2014. From 6 April, employees have a right to request to work flexibly… (Read More)
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Tenants Can Purchase Freehold When Landlord Cannot Be Found
The Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 gives qualifying leaseholders the right to join together to buy the freehold of their properties – a process known as collective enfranchisement. A recent case demonstrated that this right can be exercised even when the landlord cannot be found. The leaseholders… (Read More)
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Man Run Down in Belgium Can Pursue English Claim
A man who was injured crossing a road in Belgium has defeated an application by the motorist's insurer to have his claim in England stayed in favour of proceedings in Belgium. The man, who was 53 and worked as an aircraft maintenance engineer, was visiting Belgium for work reasons. He… (Read More)
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ET Should Have Considered Redeployment as Alternative to Dismissal
There are times when it is incumbent on an Employment Tribunal (ET) to consider a point of its own accord if the parties in the case have not raised it. In a recent case, a postal worker successfully argued before the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) that the ET should have… (Read More)
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Court Refuses to Set Aside Divorce Order Applied for by Mistake
While the courts have a range of powers to set aside orders, they will only exercise them in limited circumstances. In a somewhat surprising case that has attracted much comment, the High Court declined to set aside a final order of divorce that had been applied for by mistake. A… (Read More)
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Asbestos Exposure Leads to Fines for Company
An investigation by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has led to convictions for a company and its director after workers were found to have been exposed to asbestos. The HSE originally attended the company's premises following concerns about unsafe working at height during the demolition of units and the… (Read More)
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Use of Right of Way Not Unreasonable Interference
Disputes about rights of way often arise between owners of neighbouring residential properties, but can also be an issue for property developers. In a recent case, a property company successfully applied for declaratory relief that current and likely future use of a roadway did not unreasonably interfere with its use… (Read More)
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