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Commercial Court rules on aircraft leasing indemnities in FW Aviation v VietJet third trial

Commercial Court narrows VietJet's liability for aircraft repossession costs following Vietnamese airline's lease default.

High Court dismisses employer liability claim over Storm Eunice death in White v Hooke Highways

High Court rules employer not liable for road worker's death from falling tree during Storm Eunice.

High Court quashes planning refusal in Greystoke CB v Secretary of State over highways policy error

High Court quashes refusal of Banbury employment scheme after inspector misapplied national highways policy.

High Court dismisses extradition appeal in Jeremjan v District Court in Jihlava

High Court upholds Czech extradition despite failed Austrian request and multi-year delay in reissuing warrant.

High Court dismisses Afghan relocation challenge in R (CGM) v Secretary of State for Defence

High Court upholds MoD decision refusing relocation to an Afghan security guard following 2022 data breach.

Court of Appeal rejects compelling reasons test for striking out stalled claims in Blackberry v Optiemus

Court of Appeal clarifies when courts may strike out claims left dormant for years, rejecting a rigid legal test.

Court of Appeal allows fraud-tainted judgement to be set aside against innocent receiver in Lindsay v Outlook Finance

Court of Appeal rules a judgement procured by one party's fraud can be set aside against a non-fraudulent co-defendant.

Court of Appeal narrows damages in Next Generation Holdings v Finch client money fraud case

Court of Appeal cuts damages award after finding trading losses were not directly caused by directors' fraud.