2020
Abuse of process under the RTA Protocol
Edward Cleary reviews the Court of Appeal judgment in Cable v Liverpool Victoria (2020) in which it was held that whilst it should have been obvious to the claimant's solicitors that their client's…
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Company restoration and limitation periods: Do all claims remain stayed against a company in liquidation?
In a judgment handed down last week, the High Court dismissed a claimant's appeal concerning the effect of a company's liquidation on limitation in a noise induced hearing loss claim. DWF's Stephen…
Read moreReversionary Interests – A Guide
Last month we looked at the issues currently being considered by the Court of Appeal in Swift v Carpenter, and concluded that the court is likely to accept a reversionary interest model which values…
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June portal data: a slight return?
With apologies for the slight delay due to holidays (socially-distant and quarantine compliant of course!) we take a look at the latest Portal data. As the government further eases the lock-down…
Read moreClaimants' solicitors ordered to pay wasted costs following successful jurisdiction challenge
On 13 August 2020, the High Court handed down a judgment on a wasted costs application in the case of Jovicic & Ors v Serbian Orthodox Church – Serbian Patriarchy (2020). This followed a judgment…
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Vicarious Liability: A roadmap for healthcare providers
Abuse cases typically involve issues of limitation and a debate as to who should bear the legal responsibility for the actions of the wrong doer(s) via the principles of vicarious liability.
Read moreThe Appeal in Swift v Carpenter – Where will we land on accommodation?
For three days from 25 June, the Court of Appeal heard the eagerly anticipated appeal in Swift v Carpenter. At first instance, Mrs Justice Lambert accepted that the Claimant, a below knee amputee, had…
Read moreUK mining company not liable for the unlawful acts of state security in Sierra Leone
The Court of Appeal upheld the first instance judgment in Kadie Kalma & Ors v African Minerals Ltd & Ors [2020] EWCA Civ 144. DWF Law LLP represented African Minerals Ltd & Ors at first…
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Scotland Focus
Our monthly round-up of developments dominating the legal landscape in Scotland.
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E-Scooters: an eco-transport solution or accident waiting to happen?
Last week the Department for Transport announced that trials of rental e-scooters could begin from 4 July. E-scooters have been on the Government's agenda for some time, forming part of the Future of…
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