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Kingsley Napley’s Medical Negligence Team ‘walks together’ with the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity
Sharon Burkill
19 April 2013
Case Update: High Court refuses to give judgment in defamation proceedings following death of claimant
The High Court in the case of Harvey Smith v Bobby Dha [2013] EWHC 838 (QB) has refused to give judgment on an application made in defamation proceedings where the claimant had died between the application being heard and judgment being given.
11 April 2013
Case Update: Court of Appeal overturns High Court decision in Interflora v Marks & Spencer
The Court of Appeal in (1) Interflora Inc (2) Interflora British Unit v Marks & Spencer Plc [2013] EWCA Civ 319, overturned the decision of the High Court to grant Interflora permission to adduce witness evidence in support of its claim for IP infringement against Marks & Spencer.
4 April 2013
Case Update: Baker v Police Appeals Tribunal [2013] EWHC 718 (Admin)
High Court quash order of Police Appeals Tribunal on basis that their means of attempting to correct mistake was not within their jurisdiction.
4 April 2013
Case Update: Ighalo v Solicitors Regulation Authority [2013] EWHC 661
High Court considers apparent bias and the circumstances in which a panel member should disclose potentially relevant interests.
4 April 2013
Regulatory Press Round-Up: March 2013
On 25 March, the GMC published their updated version of ‘Good medical practice’, the core ethical guidance they provide to doctors. This follows a consultation in which more than 2000 doctors and 40,000 patients provided feedback. The guidance comes into effect on 22 April 2013.