October
Occupiers’ liability - communal staircase - Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 and Defective Premises Act 1972 - negligence
DWF acted for Birmingham City Council on the instructions of Zurich Insurance.
Read moreOccupiers’ liability – snow and ice - slip – Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957
DWF acted for the University upon the instructions of Zurich Municipal.
Read moreOccupiers’ liability - soft play centre - Occupiers’ Liability Act 1957 - negligence
DWF acted for Monkey Madhouse on the instructions of Questgates.
Read moreHighways - pothole trip - s.41 Highways Act 1980
DWF acted for Coventry City Council on the instructions of Gallagher Bassett.
Read moreManaging the risks of a public sector motor fleet
One of the main issues for those managing public sector fleets over the next couple of years will continue to be managing claims costs arising out of road traffic accidents. A report by the Financial…
Read moreParty conferences and Jackson speech show alternative approaches post General Election
The last week or so has seen the party conferences of both Labour in Manchester and the Conservatives in Birmingham, as well as a key note speech from Lord Justice Jackson to the Costs Law Reports…
Read moreSport and leisure activities: minimising the risk of injury and defending claims
Joanne Kingsland and Nicola Hyam look at the types of legal claims arising out of sport and leisure activities. They offer practical tips on how to minimise the risk of injury to customers and how…
Read moreWe talk to… Chris Walker, Assurance Manager at Coast & Country Housing
Sue Howes talks to Chris Walker about his role at Coast and Country Housing, one of the country’s leading providers of social housing.
Read moreWindfall for Claimant Solicitors to continue - Asbestos Victims’ Support Groups Forum successful in LASPO judicial review
In July the Asbestos Victims’ Support Groups Forum sought a judicial review of the Justice Secretary’s decision to apply sections 44 and 46 of LASPO to mesothelioma claims. They argued that the…
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