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Defendants: Protect your Position with Part 36
The Court of Appeal has recently provided a noteworthy position statement on the proper approach of defendants, particularly in liability admitted (or established) cases, in Global Energy Horizons Corporation v Gray [2021] EWCA Civ 123: “…Where a defendant is faced with an exorbitant claim which he wishes to defend vigorously but where he is vulnerable […]
read moreFundamental Dishonesty and a Covid Compliant Trial in Person
At the end of 2020, James Pretsell acted for the successful Defendant in a high value, multi track claim that was tried in person over five days. Liability had been admitted at an early stage but complex arguments on causation, medical evidence, quantum and fundamental dishonesty remained to be determined. The Claimant sought a substantial award nearing £0.75 million […]
read moreWEBINAR: Covid Update – Where are we now on Procedure & Claims?
Date: 10 February 2021 @ 16:00 Duration: 45 minutes Presenters: John Meredith-Hardy In June 2020, our webinar focussed on what litigation arising out of Covid may look like and what Personal Injury lawyers on both sides could do, to position themselves optimally in response. Eight months on, the latest instalment of the Farrar’s Building webinar series, reviews where we are now […]
read moreGovernment Undertaking ‘Intensive’ Review of Clinical Negligence Compensation
On 2nd February, Minister for Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Patient Safety, Nadine Dorries MP, and NHS England maternity leaders spoke with Parliament’s Health and Social Care Committee as part of their inquiry into safety of maternity services in England. Ms Dorries said the Government would undertake ‘intensive’ work on reshaping the system of compensation […]
read moreOne Year After his Horrific Car Accident, Patrick Harrington QC Succeeds in Convicting Tomas Carney of Murder
In the first Trial since his horrendous car accident in January 2020, Patrick Harrington QC prosecuted Tomas Carney on the murder of pensioner Mr Phillips, his AA sponsor. On 11 January 2021, Mr Harrington QC opened his speech by telling the jury at Swansea Crown Court: “Ladies and gentlemen, this is murder. Tomas Carney deliberately […]
read moreChristopher Quinlan QC Extends his Independent Judicial Panel Chairman Role
World Rugby has announced the re-appointment of Christopher Quinlan QC as Independent Judicial Panel Chairman for another four-year term. https://www.world.rugby/news/607288/christopher-quinlan-extends-independent-judicial-panel-chairman-role
read moreAidan O’Brien appointed as World Rugby Judicial Officer
Aidan O’Brien has been appointed as a judicial officer by World Rugby. He will chair disciplinary hearings arising from international test matches. Aidan also sits as a Judicial Chairman for the RFU, adjudicating on disciplinary and competition appeals arising from levels 1-4 of the game (Premiership, Championship and National Leagues 1 & 2).
read moreHow to Assess Damages for Breaches under the GDPR : A Practical Guide
Valuations of claims for general damages for breaches of the GDPR are tricky, not least because of the absence of a large body of higher court authority. However, it is possible to discern through authorities the general approach adopted by the courts. Summarised below by Huw Davies and Leonard Wigg of Farrar’s Building, are some […]
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