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![George v Cannell [2024] UKSC 19](https://s3.castbox.fm/f6/6b/45/b2f48cce4ca3223349b8346cdf5c6e1ded_scaled_v1_400.jpg "George v Cannell [2024] UKSC 19")
If a malicious falsehood is published, can damages be recovered for injury to feelings even if no financial loss was suffered?
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When can an act of God allow a party to unilaterally suspend a contract?
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In this episode we examine the nature of the corporate veil in the context of trade mark infringements.
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When millions of pounds worth of silver was salvaged from a ship that was sunk in World War II, the Supreme Court was asked about the rights of the original owner.
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1Japanese knotweed is the stuff of nightmares for homeowners. In this case, a claimant tries to hold the council to account for failing to address the issue.
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![Sharp Corp Ltd. v Viterra BV [2024] UKSC 14](https://s3.castbox.fm/f1/98/a0/5a004338eff22ee05f32cb0c05dcdaa9fe_scaled_v1_400.jpg "Sharp Corp Ltd. v Viterra BV [2024] UKSC 14")
A shipping case prompts questions about what role appeal courts should play when making a decision.
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How many years does a person’s immigration status have to be in limbo before they are granted leave to remain?
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If an employer fires an employee for going on strike then they can sue for unfair dismissal but what about if the employer simply disciplines the worker and does not actually fire them? In this episode we explore this possible gap in the legal protections available.
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Two motor car accidents prompt the courts to examine how compensation for whiplash and non-whiplash injuries should be assessed. We then go on to discuss some of the criticisms of the Civil Liability Act 2018.
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This week on the podcast we look at two cases concerning the European Arrest Warrant and consider how it can achieve justice while also protecting the rights of the individual.
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Did Amazon's website in the U.S. breach the UK's trade mark law by advertising goods for sale that could be delivered to the UK?
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A case about the mental health treatment for offenders raised questions about differences in the law between England and Wales and Northern Ireland. In this episode we also discuss the dynamic that exists between the Supreme Court and courts in other parts of the UK.
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It is not often that motor accident cases make their way to the Supreme Court but that is what happened when one unfortunate driver was involved in two accidents, neither of which were her fault.
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This week on the podcast we cover one case about when prisoners can be recalled to jail and another about the application of tax law in the Channel Islands.
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A Russian divorce case finds its way into the English courts as the former wife of an oligarch seeks a financial remedy
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A pirate attack in the Gulf of Aden is background for our case this week as the Supreme Court is asked whether the owner of the goods being shipped should be responsible for ransom payments.
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Three examples of medical negligence led to claimants arguing that they should be compensated for having to witness the preventable death of a family member.
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This week on the podcast we cover three cases relating to private international law, trusts, and the tort of negligence.
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In this double episode we cover a case about someone who got sick on holiday and then think about whether an AI should be considered to be an inventor.
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**Newcomer injunctions are controversial because they enforce rights over land against people who are unnamed and have not yet committed any sort of breach. In this case, a group representing Gypsies and Travellers challenged the ability of courts to grant such injunctions. We also discuss how this decision might impact the rights of protestors.**
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