Legal Article
12 Apr 2024
In the case of Mr K Lister v New College Swindon the tribunal held that a teacher who had gender critical beliefs was not unfairly dismissed and his claim for discrimination failed. The Claimant, Mr Lister was a teacher at New College Swindon who had worked at the College since August 2020 and…
Education
Legal Article
10 Apr 2024
Forbes recently handled an RTA claim in which liability had been admitted. The Claimant initially complained of neck, shoulder and lower back pain which radiated into her pelvis, legs and toes. She also complained of knee pain and headaches. She was referred to an orthopod by the original expert. When…
Insurance
Legal Article
10 Apr 2024
In March, the Court of Appeal confirmed, in the decision of Hadley v Przybylo [2024] EWCA Civ 250, that solicitors can seek to recover the costs of attending case management meetings though the precise amount to be recovered would depend on the individual case. As such the court declined to set specific…
Insurance
Legal Article
10 Apr 2024
Forbes have recently successfully defended another highway tripping claim in Manchester County Court. The claimant alleged that she fell on a pothole in the carriageway, as she tried to climb into a taxi, after leaving an Amy Winehouse tribute night at a local pub, suffering significant facial…
Insurance
Legal Article
10 Apr 2024
The recent case of Omar Elbanna v Tom Clark [2024] EWHC 627 (KB), in which the High Court handed down Judgment on 20 March 2024, serves as a useful reminder of the duties participants in sports owe to each other, and how they may be breached. The case is a tragic example of how things can go…
Insurance
Legal Article
10 Apr 2024
The Supreme Court has handed down judgment in the conjoined appeals of Charlotte Victoria Hassam & Anor. v Yoann Samuel Rabot & Anor . which clarifies the approach to be taken for the assessment of damages following whiplash reforms. The Civil Liability Act 2018 ('CLA 2018') in…
Insurance
Legal Article
09 Apr 2024
April is a month of many employment law changes which organisations need to be aware of. Below is an overview of the legislative changes which have taken place, along with details of the increases in various statutory payments. Flexible working The changes to the rules on flexible working have…
Employment & HR
Legal Article
09 Apr 2024
The changes to the rules on flexible working have now come into force. This means that from the 6th April 2024: · Flexible working is now a "day one" right, meaning that the eligibility requirement for an individual to have 26 weeks' continuous service before making a…
Employment & HR
Legal Article
05 Apr 2024
Each case is different; the steps required, and the litigation timetable followed will depend on the facts and circumstances and the dispute. There are also factors that cannot be predicted in advance, such as actions taken by the Defendant, evidence that emerges during the case, directions or orders…
Commercial Litigation
Legal Article
05 Apr 2024
On 31st May 2021 the Government introduced the Whiplash Tariff, fixing damages for whiplash injuries. Whiplash is defined in the statute as being an injury of soft tissue in the neck, back or shoulder namely a sprain, strain, tear, or rupture or lesser damage of a muscle, tendon or ligament except…
Personal Injury
