National firm brought action after new enquiries dropped by up to 50% following ‘scam solicitor’ comment.
— Read on www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/disgruntled-client-ordered-to-pay-25000-damages-for-libellous-review/5107081.article
How effective is a single vaccine dose against Covid-19?
— Read on www.bbc.com/future/article/20210114-covid-19-how-effective-is-a-single-vaccine-dose
In The 52 Occupiers of the Ceramic Works v Bowmer & Kirkland Ltd & Anor [2021] EWHC 17 (TCC) District Judge Baldwin considered an application to substitute a defendant after the primary limitation period had expired. The judge, if anything, was critical of the defendant’s stance. The claimants’ applications were granted. “Whilst there is…
— Read on www.civillitigationbrief.com/2021/01/18/claimants-sued-the-wrong-non-existent-defendant-and-the-limitation-period-had-expired-dont-start-breaking-the-crockery-just-yet/
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Media: Image rights
Fact Sheet: Activity at the Wuhan Institute of Virology
— Read on www.state.gov/fact-sheet-activity-at-the-wuhan-institute-of-virology/
Norway said Covid-19 vaccines may be too risky for the very old and terminally ill, the most cautious statement yet from a European health authority as countries assess the real-world side effects of the first shots to gain approval.
— Read on www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-01-15/norway-warns-of-vaccination-risks-for-sick-patients-over-80
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Ventilation (Harvard TH Chan)
Proper ventilation, filtration and humidity reduce the spread of pathogens like the new coronavirus.
— Read on www.nytimes.com/2020/03/04/opinion/coronavirus-buildings.html
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FTP Zarah Sultana
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Coronavirus: covid tongue
Judgment substantially allows the Financial Conduct Authority’s appeal and dismisses insurers’ appeals.
— Read on www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/supreme-court-backs-small-business-on-covid-loss-insurance/5107040.article
Experts say drafting flaws may have been ironed out by new ruling on enforceability of agreement.
— Read on www.lawgazette.co.uk/law/lawyers-hail-watershed-appeal-court-ruling-on-dbas/5107046.article
Press watchdog says claims were ‘significantly misleading’ as newspaper told to publish correction
— Read on amp.theguardian.com/media/2021/jan/14/daily-telegraph-rebuked-over-toby-youngs-herd-immunity-covid-column
Public and Commercial Services Union says it will consider an industrial response if HMCTS ignores its demands.
— Read on www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/union-lashes-out-at-business-as-usual-courts/5106980.article
A law firm and the barrister it instructed were pursued for negligence by a former client.
— Read on www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/barrister-ordered-to-cover-40-of-firms-negligence-payout-/5107006.article
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Data protection: ICO
What are the consequences of a failure to serve medical evidence with the Particulars of Claim? This question was considered by the High Court in its recent judgment in Mark v Universal Coatings and Services Limited.
— Read on www.dacbeachcroft.com/en/gb/articles/2019/january/is-the-service-of-medical-evidence-with-proceedings-mandatory/
Teacher coronavirus infections are far outstripping local averages, figures from three local authorities obtained by the NASUWT reveal
— Read on www.tes.com/news/exclusive-coronavirus-schools-teacher-covid-rates-333-above-average
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Coronavirus: Coshh Regs chart
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Legal costs: consultation
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Strike Map U.K.
A screen shot taken of a remote hearing must be deleted by anyone who has it, a Chancery Division master has ordered.
— Read on www.litigationfutures.com/news/master-orders-deletion-of-screen-shot-from-remote-hearing
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Coronavirus: the law v guidance
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Coronavirus: sceptics
British experts call for wealth tax as elite 1% owns quarter of UK wealth
— Read on www.rt.com/business/511404-uk-percent-quarter-wealth/amp/
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Coronavirus: return to schools
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Coronavirus: Moderna
Pfizer warns there is NO proof its Covid jab works when doses are taken 12 weeks apart as UK regulator scraps 21-day rule in desperate attempt to get millions more vaccinated
— Read on www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9099049/amp/Questions-Britains-decision-drop-two-dose-vaccine-regimen.html
https://twitter.com/elphinstonejack/status/1344520080713986051?s=21
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Coronavirus: the Oxford vaccine
Loujain al-Hathloul: Saudi woman activist jailed for five years
— Read on www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/world-middle-east-55467414
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Coronavirus in Russia
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Coronavirus: Ventilation (Hazards)
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Coronavirus Statistics
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Coronavirus: schools: statistics
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Brexit deal
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Death penalty in the U.K.
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“Flood” claims by Peter Hall
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Service of Defence by email
How can the coronavirus spread through bathroom pipes in Hong Kong? – CNN
— Read on amp.cnn.com/cnn/2020/02/12/asia/hong-kong-coronavirus-pipes-intl-hnk/index.html
with higher risk of hospitalization than seasonal influenza?
— Read on blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2020/12/16/ziyad-al-aly-is-covid-19-associated-with-higher-risk-of-hospitalization-than-seasonal-influenza/
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Tier 4 lockdown
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Ugur Sahin
The post-first world war flu outbreak also came in waves and led to school closures and face-mask rows
We need to make the case against a Tory military spending spree and for investment to tackle the real threats our communities face, argues RICHARD BURGON MP
— Read on morningstaronline.co.uk/article/f/lets-push-investment-welfare-not-warfare
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Coronavirus: long-COVID-19
Thank you for your request for information about the following:
‘Early this year the government got a publicity and praise for introducing the NHS and Social Care Coronavirus Life Assurance Scheme 2020 so that the families of NHS workers killed by covid-19 would promptly receive financial support. Several months on, and very sadly, many deaths later, how many £60,000 or other payments have been made under this scheme?’
Your request was received on 22 November 2020 and I am dealing with it under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.
Response
As of the 16 December, 249 claims have been assessed and confirmed eligible, of which 135 have been paid and 114 have been accepted for payment pending proof of probate from the claimant.
For more information about the scheme, please visit the below web link:
https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/coronavirus-life-assurance-2020
The information supplied to you continues to be protected by the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and is subject to NHSBSA copyright. This information is licenced under the terms of the Open Government Licence detailed at:
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Solicitors’ mistake not a good reason to grant relief where claim was filed but not served.
— Read on www.lawgazette.co.uk/law/unsealed-claim-forms-not-good-service-high-court-rules/5106804.article
Claims for compensation after being infected with Covid “appear to be gathering some momentum” amid an increase in claims farming activity.
— Read on www.litigationfutures.com/news/covid-related-claims-gaining-momentum-warns-defendant-firm
