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June 9, 2025 · by gexall · in Avoiding negligence claims, Case Management, Civil evidence, Civil Procedure

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SAD NEWS: THE DEATH OF DISTRICT JUDGE BRANCHFLOWER

SAD NEWS: THE DEATH OF DISTRICT JUDGE BRANCHFLOWER

June 9, 2025 · by gexall · in Civil Procedure

I was saddened to learn yesterday of the death of District Judge George Branchflower.   This is a sad loss to his family, his friends and the legal profession.   GEORGE’S ROUTE TO THE BAR George had an unusual route to…

CITING FALSE CASES TO THE COURT 4: THE COURT'S REVIEW OF CASES WHERE AI HAD CAUSED TROUBLE - AT HOME AND ABROAD

CITING FALSE CASES TO THE COURT 4: THE COURT’S REVIEW OF CASES WHERE AI HAD CAUSED TROUBLE – AT HOME AND ABROAD

June 9, 2025 · by gexall · in Avoiding negligence claims, Civil Procedure, Conduct, Members Content

The use of AI which cites “false” cases is extremely worrying. It is clear that this is a widespread issue. In an appendix to the judgment the Divisional Court reviewed the cases, including many from foreign jurisdictions, where AI had…

UNDERSTANDING THE LAW AS TO FATAL ACCIDENTS 2025: WEBINAR 11th JUNE 2025

UNDERSTANDING THE LAW AS TO FATAL ACCIDENTS 2025: WEBINAR 11th JUNE 2025

June 9, 2025 · by gexall · in Damages, Fatal Accidents, Webinar

Part of a series on fatal accident litigation this webinar takes you through the essential elements you have to consider before you can advise whether a claim for fatal accident damages can be brought. Booking details available here   WHAT THE…

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