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WITNESSES AT SEA: EVIDENCE FROM THE HIGH SEAS

WITNESSES AT SEA: EVIDENCE FROM THE HIGH SEAS

October 5, 2020 · by gexall · in Civil evidence, Members Content, Remote hearings

The judgment of Mr Justice Teare (sitting with two assessors) in  Sakizaya Kalon, Owners of The Vessel v Panamax Alexander, Owners of The Vessel [2020] EWHC 2604 (Admlty) shows some real advantages of being able to take witness evidence remotely. …

THE CHILD CLAIMANT AND FATAL ACCIDENT LITIGATION: WEBINAR 8th DECEMBER 2020

THE CHILD CLAIMANT AND FATAL ACCIDENT LITIGATION: WEBINAR 8th DECEMBER 2020

October 5, 2020 · by gexall · in Civil Procedure, Fatal Accidents, Members Content, Webinar

I am giving a webinar on the 8th December 2020.  I wanted to look at the particular issues facing a child claimant in a fatal accident case.   There are quite complex principles governing the losses involved.  Booking details are available…

EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY AND THE PRACTICAL JOKER: THE "LOWEST FORM OF HUMOUR" DOES NOT LEAD TO VICARIOUS LIABILITY

EMPLOYER’S LIABILITY AND THE PRACTICAL JOKER: THE “LOWEST FORM OF HUMOUR” DOES NOT LEAD TO VICARIOUS LIABILITY

October 5, 2020 · by gexall · in Appeals, Civil evidence, Members Content, Personal Injury

In Chell v Tarmac Cement And Lime Ltd [2020] EWHC 2613 (QB) Mr Justice Martin Spencer upheld a decision that an employer was not vicariously liable for a practical joke in the workplace. “The practical joke must be the lowest…

WHAT THEY DIDN'T TEACH YOU AT LAW SCHOOL: 10 KEY POSTS FOR THOSE JUST STARTING OFF (AND THE REST OF US TO BE HONEST)

WHAT THEY DIDN’T TEACH YOU AT LAW SCHOOL: 10 KEY POSTS FOR THOSE JUST STARTING OFF (AND THE REST OF US TO BE HONEST)

October 5, 2020 · by gexall · in Avoiding negligence claims, Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Members Content, Useful links

The transition from learning to practice is not an easy one.  It is even more difficult for litigators starting their careers now –  with training contracts and pupillage being delayed because of COVID problems.   Even if training has started much…

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