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Perkins v Marston clarifies material factor defence in equal pay claims

Equal pay claims require robust evidence when employers rely on material factors to justify disparities.

Skyros Maritime v Hapag-Lloyd: Late redelivery damages where vessel sold after charter

Court of Appeal clarifies owners entitled to market rate damages despite commitment to sell vessels

Contis Group v Swipewallet: bifurcation and security for costs with ATE insurance

High Court addresses trial splitting and adequacy of after-the-event insurance in contract dispute.

Al Othman Holding v Al Rajhi Holding: authority to bind and limitation in family business disputes

Mrs Justice Dias rules on agency authority and statutory acknowledgment requirements in loan dispute.

Master dismisses reallocation and joinder applications in Green v HSBC dispute

High Court retains case management after claimant challenges Bills of Exchange Act ruling.

Dr Sadiq v General Medical Council: High Court upholds erasure for sexual misconduct

Appeal dismissed after Tribunal found doctor digitally penetrated woman met on dating app

Arena Television v Bank of Scotland: High Court refuses to strike out Quincecare claims arising from £1.2 billion fraud

High Court examines actual authority and bank duties in major asset-backed lending fraud case.

Plantation Wharf Management v Brady: garages, directors and corporate control

High Court clarifies scope of management company appointment rights following disputed general meeting