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Southport Families Welcome Government Action But Renew Call For Accountability
The families of the Southport attack victims have responded to the Government's acceptance of the inquiry's findings, welcoming legislative commitments while pressing for individual accountability. As the Government moves to introduce new laws targeting mass casualty attack planning and violence-fixated individuals, questions remain about whether institutional reforms alone are sufficient without consequences for those whose failures made the tragedy possible.
United Kingdom Government
Bond Turner
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European Law Directly Applied To Pre-Brexit Personal Injury Claim (Wetherell v Student Loans Company Ltd)
The Court of Appeal has clarified that Article 3(1) of Directive 2009/104/EC can be directly enforced against state emanations in pre-Brexit workplace injury claims, even where domestic statutory remedies have been removed. This landmark ruling also corrects the legal test for identifying state emanations, establishing that the Foster v British Gas criteria are alternative rather than cumulative.
United Kingdom Employment
GC
Gatehouse Chambers
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Multi-party Claims: Court Of Appeal Upholds Decision Allowing Over 5,000 Motor Finance Claims To Be Brought Together
The Court of Appeal has upheld a High Court decision allowing over 5,000 motor finance claims to proceed together using omnibus claim forms, despite the fact-specific nature of unfair relationship claims under the Consumer Credit Act. While emphasizing this was a decision on its own facts, the court's analysis of convenience factors and case management approaches offers important guidance for multi-party litigation.
United Kingdom Litigation
KL
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP
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UK Tax Update: Why The UK Remains Open For Business For Investment Managers
Recent UK tax reforms affecting investment managers signal continued government support for the asset management industry, despite initial concerns about competitiveness. While carried interest taxation has evolved and new compliance requirements emerge, simplification of key rules like the Investment Manager Exemption demonstrates the UK's commitment to maintaining its position as a global asset management hub.
United Kingdom Tax
SR
McDermott Will & Schulte
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