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Ashton v TSE Malta: High Court rejects claim that Betfair owed a duty mirroring gambling regulation

Gambling operator's duty limited to preventing foreseeable severe gambling disorder; widow's claim dismissed.

Gricius v Siauliai Regional Court: High Court refuses Lithuanian prison caste system extradition challenge

Fresh expert evidence fails to rebut presumption that Lithuania will protect prisoners from violence.

Doherty v Eccles: High Court determines meaning of doctors' emails in defamation claim

Police report references bore Chase level 3 meanings; unreciprocated sexual advance not defamatory.

Adodo v Argos: Court of Appeal rules switching on a laptop does not break a "digital seal"

Consumer keeps cancellation right after activating preloaded Windows on online laptop purchase.

Pabon v R: Court of Appeal says it has no power to award interest on refunds after LIBOR convictions quashed

Criminal Division declines interest jurisdiction but urges SFO and HMCTS to honour agreement.

Heyman v Pyper: cohabitant's proprietary estoppel claim survives summary judgement bid on kitchen expenditure alone

High Court strikes out investment detriment but lets kitchen-based estoppel claim proceed to trial.

De Silva v Dindial's Hardware: Privy Council holds disclosed probate delay did not excuse failure to serve notice to complete

Purchaser forfeits deposit after terminating land contract without first making time of the essence.

De Gaulle Fleurance advises lenders on Siparex Midcap’s investment in Satys Electric

De Gaulle Fleurance has provided guidance to lenders for the financing of Satys Electric's capital restructuring which will enable Siparex Midcap to acquire a stake...