Litigation Law, Mediation Law and Arbitration Law

Fractures remain one of the most frequently missed diagnoses in NHS emergency departments, with delayed identification leading to avoidable complications, prolonged recovery, and sometimes permanent disability. This examination explores how these diagnostic errors occur, their prevalence across the healthcare system, and the significant consequences patients face when broken bones are mistaken for minor soft tissue injuries.

The High Court has granted a stay of enforcement of Maltese judgments pending appeal, demonstrating that courts may intervene before enforcement proceedings formally commence where there is sufficient evidence of threatened enforcement. This decision explores the circumstances under which judgment debtors can seek protection against enforcement of foreign judgments when facing real risk of prejudice, particularly concerning potential double liability and irrecoverable payments.

The Court of Appeal's decision in Burger v Wetherspoons reinforces established principles on vicarious liability and contractor independence. When a security guard employed by a contracted company assaulted a patron, the court examined whether the pub chain could be held liable for the contractor's employee's actions. The case offers critical insights into how businesses can maintain clear boundaries with contractors and effectively transfer risk through outsourcing arrangements.