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Life-Sustaining Treatment Not in Disabled Boy's Best Interests

In cases of serious injury or disability, judges may be called upon to make difficult decisions about whether it is in the patient's best interests to continue life-sustaining treatment. A tragic High Court case concerning a severely disabled four-year-old...
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£270,000 Damages for Factory Worker Injured in Fall

A man who suffered permanent injury to his shoulder when he fell through an opening in a mezzanine floor has obtained damages from his employer. The man had been cleaning the booth of a crushing machine, used to loosen large amounts of waste material, and...
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Manager Who Overpaid Himself Breached Fiduciary Duties

In a decision that will serve as both a relief and a warning to companies with trusted key employees, the High Court has ruled that a manager who made unauthorised payments to himself from his employer's bank account over an eight-year period was liable to...
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Wife's Needs Must Be Met Despite Pre-Marital Agreement

When couples divorce, the courts will take pre-marital agreements (PMAs) into account but will also consider the needs of each spouse. This principle was demonstrated recently in financial remedy proceedings before the Family Court. The couple had signed...
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Woman Awarded Nearly £200,000 for Unjustified Surgery

Medical negligence claims can be complex and expert legal representation is essential to ensure a just outcome. In a recent case, the High Court awarded damages of nearly £200,000 to a woman who experienced life-changing overactive bladder symptoms...
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Seriously Injured Motorcyclist Secures Judgment

A motorcyclist who suffered life-changing injuries when he collided with a car has succeeded in his claim of liability against the car's driver. The motorcyclist, then aged 55, collided with the back of the car, which also struck a car in front of it. There...
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Pre-nups, cohabitation agreements and even pet-nups!

The idea of discussing pre-nups and cohabitation agreements may not seem romantic at the start of a marriage or relationship, but these can avoid future complications. Being proactive from the start can save a lot of heartache down the line. Preparing a...
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Woman and Ex-Husband Must Repay Funds Missing from Mother's Estate

A woman and her ex-husband who allegedly lost substantial funds belonging to the woman's mother have been ordered by a judge to pay back the missing money. After the mother died in 2019, at the age of 86, the woman's sister brought proceedings in an effort...
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£300,000 for Crane Operator Who Suffered Serious Arm Injuries

A crane operator who was severely injured in a workplace accident has reached a settlement with his employer. The man was de-rigging a crane when its head hit his right elbow. He sustained severe fractures and nerve damage, and had to have metal plates...
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Tenant Succeeds in Reducing Insurance Costs

Tenants who feel that they are being overcharged for services in connection with their properties are able to challenge the reasonableness of their charges. The First-tier Tribunal (FTT) recently reduced the amount a tenant was required to pay for insurance...
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