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Christopher Ness v Jennifer Miller: High Court strikes out false imprisonment and data protection claims

Court strikes out claims for false imprisonment and data protection, refusing amendments to add conspiracy.

Bruce and Thornton v HS2: defamation claims over Panorama documentary dismissed

Whistleblowers' defamation claims against HS2 Ltd over BBC Panorama documentary rejected at preliminary hearing.

M Mulumba v Partners Group: strict time limits upheld despite confusion over multiple judgements

Court of Appeal confirms strict approach to EAT time limits even for litigants in person.

US musicians lose challenge over UK performers' rights restrictions

High Court rules treaty obligations non-justiciable in domestic law without parliamentary incorporation.

Actinon PTE Limited v Char Biocarbon Inc: Affirmation and contractual obligations

Commercial dispute highlights principles of waiver by election and contract interpretation

Matthew Haydon v R: Court of Appeal clarifies "likely" in explosive substances offences

Court confirms "likely" means "could well happen" rather than "more probable than not"

Cloisters Business Centre v Anvari: mixed-use premises and service charge protection

Court confirms tenants of mixed-use properties qualify for statutory service charge controls.

NHS commissioning activities fall outside TUPE protection, Court of Appeal rules

Employment law case clarifies when healthcare reorganisations trigger transfer protections for staff.