Would a refusal to mediate be reasonable in context of coronavirus?
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The court has recently provided some interesting guidance in relation to an unreasonable refusal to mediate in the case of BXB v Watch Tower and Bible Tract Society of Pennsylvania and the Trustees of the Barry Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses (2020).
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Frustration will only apply if your contract does not already deal with such unforeseen events (force majeure) and only if the unforeseen event is not caused by either party’s conduct.
A medical negligence claim for an infected cat bite – A case study
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We were instructed to assist with a claim for an infected cat bite which resulted in loss of mobility in Ms.T’s fingers – negligence had left her with lifelong disabilities.
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We are supporting Meningitis Research Foundation in raising awareness on prevention and cures for the disease – A world free of meningitis and septicaemia.
Compensation obtained for knee replacement surgery which resulted in cardiac arrest
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A medical negligence case report on a knee replacement / operation go wrong. An incident of a client who experienced significant bleeding and cardiac arrest.
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In Halsey v Milton Keynes General, it was held that a successful party can be deprived of all or part of its costs if it unreasonably refused to agree to alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
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Clarke Willmott’s guide to buying and selling homes during COVID-19
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Buyers and renters should delay moving to a new house. If you have already exchanged contracts and the property is currently occupied then all parties should agree a delay.
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Coronavirus and your brain: More about staying safe in difficult times
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In our last article, we looked at how COVID-19 may be affecting the lives of those with an acquired brain injury. We discuss more about staying safe in difficult times.
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Bowel Cancer Awareness Month: Early Diagnosis and Treatment
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Every day around 45 people in the UK will die from bowel cancer. In this article our team summarises symptoms to look for and the treatments available.
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The critical importance of construction throughout the coronavirus crisis and beyond
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The sector is exceptionally valuable to the UK economy and over the last decade has seen significant growth. In 2019 there were over 2.7 million people employed in the sector accounting for 7% of the UK workforce.
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