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Appeal rejected in claim for professional negligence against former solicitor. Miller v Irwin Mitchell
The Court of Appeal unanimously rejected the appeal of Mrs Miller in Carol Miller v Irwin Mitchell LLP [2024] EWCA Civ 53 in a claim brought for professional negligence against her former solicitor. The case is notable for its discussion of the duty of care and scope of duty concerning legal advice clinics staffed by […]
read moreWEBINAR – Causation: Our material contribution
Date: 12 March 2024 @ 16:30 Duration: 1 hour Presenters: Andrew Arentsen & Lindsey Hogg In this episode from our popular webinar series, Andrew and Lindsey guide you through factual and legal causation, consent and the Chester exception. There will be a particular focus on divisible and indivisible disease, with reference to case law. For […]
read moreLeslie Millin succeeds at the EAT on Jurisdictional/Time point regarding reasonable practicability
Leslie Millin of Farrar’s Building was recently instructed to represent the Claimant at the Employment Appeal Tribunal, in relation to a claim of unfair dismissal. The Claimant was a litigant in person and was advised by ACAS during a telephone conversation that she should await the outcome of her grievance before commencing employment tribunal proceedings. […]
read moreCausation: Our material contribution – A Webinar by Farrar’s Building
We are delighted to welcome you to join Andrew Arentsen and Lindsey Hogg for the latest in our webinar series. Andrew and Lindsey will guide you through factual and legal causation, consent and the Chester exception. There will be a particular focus on divisible and indivisible disease, with reference to case law. The webinar will be streamed live via Zoom, […]
read moreNigel Spencer Ley secures substantial damages in a Wrongful Birth claim
EFG & HFG v. NHS Trusts The Claimants’ son P was born in April 2017 suffering from a rare genetic disorder called Cornelia de Lang syndrome. He is now aged six and is very disabled: he has no understanding of language and cannot speak he is unable to sit unaided or to walk his growth […]
read moreWEBINAR: Personal Injury Liability Update 2023 – 2024
Date: 27 February 2024 @ 16:30 Duration: 1 hour Presenters: David Roderick This popular, annual update seeks to cover the following developments in general liability principles and PI practice area updates: Developments in general liability principles to include: Secondary victims Vicarious liability Challenging expert evidence Practice area updates to include: Road traffic accidents Public […]
read moreMotorcycle hire claims – beware.
In circumstances where a motorcyclist claims to lead a ‘biker lifestyle’, attending biker meets and using the motorbike for most of their day-to-day needs, but has the availability of a car, should they be entitled to claim the cost of hiring a replacement motorcycle whilst repairs are taking place? The question recently became the subject […]
read moreJames Nieto appointed Deputy District Judge
Congratulations to James Nieto who has been appointed to sit as a Deputy District Judge on the South Eastern Circuit by Lady Chief Justice. James remains a full-time member of Farrar’s Building. His new judicial appointment will see him on the South Eastern Circuit, on a part-time basis, alongside his busy, successful practice.
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