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Extension cable fire establishes neighbour liability despite no actual knowledge of defect

Adjoining property owners liable for fire despite absence of obvious warning signs

Cadwalader bolsters finance team with Atlaga

Cadwalader has strengthened its Leveraged Finance and Private Credit practice by hiring Andro Atlaga as partner in London

New guidance launched for deforestation-free supply chains

The Chancery Lane Project unveils legal guidance to assist businesses in achieving deforestation-free supply chains with compliance requirements

Kennedys and Spellbook launch innovative programme

Kennedys teams up with Spellbook to create a training programme aimed at building junior lawyers’ skills in an AI-driven landscape

Pavilion Row achieves record growth success

Pavilion Row celebrates its 15th anniversary with remarkable turnover growth driven by estate planning demand

Amazon accepts liability for injuries suffered by customer

Amazon has admitted liability for the injuries of Fabio Tresoldi, a London man who was hurt while using a defective power tool purchased through its platform, raising significant questions about the responsibilities of online retailers. Fabio, a resident of Docklands, received a five-figure settlement after initiating a claim against Amazon following an incident involving a table saw he bought in September 2022. Despite the compensation, Fabio stated that his case was “never about a legal fight” but rather about “fair compensation and consumer rights in general.” Product safety lawyers highlight that the implications of this case may significantly affect online marketplaces, as it highlights their potential liability under current consumer protection laws.

Beacon Cymru v Mitchell: Restitution claims dismissed despite late ECR provision

Social housing tenants' unjust enrichment claims fail on causation grounds

High Court finds PPE supplier breached sterility requirements in £122m gown contract

DHSC recovers £122m after supplier failed validated sterilisation process requirements