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Substantial Damages for Woman Hit While Crossing Road

A woman who was hit by a speeding driver while crossing a road in a city centre has been awarded a seven-figure sum in damages. The vehicle was travelling at about 45 mph – 15 mph above the speed limit – when it struck her as she crossed at a...
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Supreme Court Rules on Strike Action Protections

The Supreme Court has handed down its decision in a long-running case concerning whether protections against detriments short of dismissal for engaging in trade union activities are extensive enough to comply with the UK's obligations under the European...
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Wrong Address a Reasonable Excuse for Landlord

Landlords would be well advised to ensure all records regarding their properties are kept up to date. Recently, however, the Upper Tribunal (UT) agreed with a residential landlord that she had a reasonable excuse for failing to comply with an Improvement...
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GPs Not Liable for Woman's Death from Stroke

Medical staff often have to choose between different treatment options, which can lead to questions being raised about their decisions if something goes wrong. However, in the tragic case of a mother-of-two who died of a stroke at the age of 42, the High...
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Court Sanctions Leg Amputation for Man Lacking Mental Capacity

The courts are often called upon to sanction treatment for patients whose ability to make decisions for themselves is impaired. In a recent case on point , the Court of Protection had to decide whether it was in the best interests of a man with mental...
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Promotions 2024

Clarkson Wright & Jakes is delighted to announce that it has promoted four of its staff members as of 1 May 2024.   Laura Thompson has been promoted to partner. Laura has played a key role in the success of the Commercial Property team since...
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Who gets the house in a divorce with children?

The family home will often be the most important matrimonial asset during any divorce case, and a question our clients often have is “Who gets to keep the house in a divorce?” Divorces are often especially challenging for children both mentally...
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Boy Who Fell Off Quad Bike Entitled to Damages

People who are injured when riding in a vehicle driven by someone else may still be entitled to compensation even if they are partly at fault for their injuries. This was demonstrated in a recent High Court case involving a boy who was injured when he fell...
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New National Minimum Wage Rates

The National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2024 came into force on 1 April and provided for the following changes to the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage (NMW) rates: The NLW, which now applies to those aged 21 and over...
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High Court Grants Parental Order Despite Previous Adoption

In law, adopted children are regarded as having been born to their adoptive parents. The Family Division of the High Court recently considered whether that fact precluded a parental order being granted under the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008...
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