The appeal in PMC v A Local Health Board was heard on 25 February 2025 but was adjourned to early summer pending the outcome of the appeal and the judgment of the Supreme Court in Abbasi v Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Trust [2023] EWCA Civ 331. For a detailed discussion of PMC, see Katriona King’s […]
read moreIntroduction On 12th February 2025, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in Kristie Higgs v Farmor’s School and Ors [2025] EWCA Civ 109 which concerned an employee’s right to express potentially controversial beliefs on a private social media account. The case explored the extent to which ‘reputational risk’ to an employer can justify disciplinary […]
read moreDate: 11 February 2025 @ 16:30 Duration: 1 hour Presenter: David Roderick This popular, annual update is hosted by David Roderick of Farrar’s Building who seeks to cover the following developments in general liability principles and PI practice area updates: Developments in general liability principles to include: Duty of Care: HXA; Miller; Tindall; […]
read moreIn PMC v A Local Health Board, the High Court undertook a detailed review of the key principles involved in applications for anonymity orders, and has provided useful guidance on preparing draft anonymity orders. This decision is subject to appeal but the underlying principle was considered and approved by the Court of Appeal in Tickle […]
read moreAs we continue our journey of growth and transition, we are delighted to welcome Kimberley Clifton to Farrar’s Building. Kimberley joins us following a successful career at the employed bar. She has a wealth of experience in Chambers’ core practice areas, particularly personal injury, credit hire and consumer rights disputes. She has represented clients in […]
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