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Blog 01/28/2022
The UK Government has recently introduced the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill (PSTI), which aims to protect consumer connectable devices from cyber-attacks.
Case review 01/28/2022
This case provides detailed judicial consideration of the possible resulting claims under the Human Rights Act 1998. Whilst briefly considered in the case of DFX and others v Coventry City Council [2021], when Lambert J found that the claimant’s inability to prove a breach of duty in negligence caused the claim under the HRA to likewise fail, she did not consider the issues any further.
Case review 01/28/2022
Following a number of first instance decisions last year which focused predominantly on assumption of responsibility, this case now provides some welcomed clarity around other possible exceptions when dealing with duty of care issues.
Article 01/27/2022
In this article we consider recent developments in the revised Highway Code including clamping down on phone usage whilst driving and an update on smart motorways. In light of new rules being introduced on 29 January 2022, we consider what this means from a prosecutions perspective.
Case review 01/26/2022
In February 2010, the claimant suffered a brain injury and physical injuries whilst detained in hospital. Liability was established in favour of the claimant and the quantum trial took place in May 2021. There were various considerations in this case, but two of the key issues in dispute related to future care and capacity.
Case review 01/25/2022
Hot on the heels of the judgment in the case of Stansfield v BBC [2021], the High Court has handed down judgment in Palmer v Mantas & Anor [20.01.22]. The claimant received an award for damages in excess of £1.6m for her minor traumatic brain injury (mTBI) in the face of allegations in regard to fundamental dishonesty.
Case review 01/25/2022
In the case of NAX V MAX & Anor [2021], the claimant suffered serious and life changing injuries following a road traffic accident on 23 November 2018. Whilst the defendant admitted primary liability, causation and contributory negligence were raised as an issue within the defence.
Article 01/25/2022
We have taken a look at some of the hot topics emerging in health, safety and environment over recent months and interesting recent developments in the area, including the COVID-19 public enquiry, HSE targeted investigations and allergen labelling changes.
News 01/25/2022
We have recruited a leading construction and insurance specialist to join its London team. Paul Lowe, formerly a partner at Weightmans, is experienced in all insurance matters relating to the construction industry including on both policy coverage and defence.
Article 01/25/2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has been a global health and economic crisis with devastating effects. For many countries, the focus has shifted to economic recovery and growth. Integral to this is the safety of workers’ physical and mental health. In this article, we provide a cross-jurisdictional review of how COVID-19 risk will be regulated by criminal enforcement agencies in the UK, US and Australia.
