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Compensation for Man Who Fell Down Unlit Stairs

A man who fell down a flight of stairs in his apartment building after the lights went out has received compensation for the injuries he suffered. The man, who is in his 70s and had recently been widowed, was walking down the stairs from his apartment when...
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Employment Rights Bill Introduced into Parliament

The Employment Rights Bill, which formed part of the legislative programme outlined in the King's Speech, has now been introduced into Parliament. Some of the key provisions included in the Bill are: Workers on zero-hours contracts will be entitled to...
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Elderly Man Lacked Capacity to Make Final Will

The High Court recently upheld a claim that an elderly man's final will was invalid on the grounds that he lacked testamentary capacity. The man and his wife had made mirror wills in 1985. After their eldest son sadly died in 2007, they made new mirror...
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Parents Can Accept Gift of Property on Boy's Behalf

The Family Court recently considered an application by the parents of a 15-year-old boy for authorisation to accept a gift of a share in a property on his behalf, in exercise of their parental responsibility. The boy's father owned a property in...
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Marketing of Refurbished Cookers Infringed Trade Marks

The High Court recently ruled on a claim by AGA Rangemaster , the manufacturer of AGA cookers, that a company which also supplies range cookers had infringed its trade marks. The company's cookers were fitted with an electric control system, which could...
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Exaggerated Claim Leads to Six-Figure Costs Bill

A woman who discontinued her personal injury claim after evidence was obtained indicating that she had exaggerated her injuries has agreed to pay £323,000 in costs. The woman had undergone gastric banding surgery in 2005. She brought claims against...
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Renters' Rights Bill - An Update

The current government’s Renters’ Rights Bill is set to change the landscape of the private rented sector. The purpose of the Bill is to level the playing field between renters’ rights and landlords’ obligations. This Bill introduces...
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Motorcyclist Hit by Car Receives Five-Figure Settlement

A motorcyclist who was hit by a car at a junction has secured damages for the injuries he suffered. The 78-year-old man was riding his bike when a car failed to stop at a give way sign and pulled out in front of him. He braked and tried to swerve around the...
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Recognised in the 2025 Legal 500 Directory

We are delighted to have been recognised in the latest edition of Legal 500, one of the leading global directories. With 5 out of 8 departments ranked and 8 lawyers getting a mention, we would like to thank all our referees who contributed. Corporate &...
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ET Has Jurisdiction to Hear 'Same Disadvantage' Claim

The Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) has confirmed that where a provision, criterion or practice (PCP) puts people with a protected characteristic at a disadvantage, protection from indirect discrimination under Section 19 of the Equality Act 2010 can...
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