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Reports suggesting Pakistani cricket players may face barriers to participation have divided cricket fans.
Following today's auction, Leigh Day's employment team examine the growing controversy around player selection in The Hundred: www.leighday.co.uk/news/blog/20...
Leigh Day lawyer Catriona Rubens told The Guardian that survivors of abuse by therapists face too "few options for redress", as she welcomes the sentencing of "charlatan" therapist Gerald Peck.
Catriona represented abuse survivor Ella Janneh who successfully sued a therapist accused of her rape
A legal challege has been filed at the High Court opposing the City of London Corporation’s decision to end the tenancies of three popular cafes in north London, including the Lido Kiosk Cafe at Parliament Hill. Ricardo Gama, Tessa Gregory and Ellie Fawcett represent https://leighdaylaw.info/46Q7Cxp
Airbus and the Ministry of Defence are facing fresh allegations that they concealed their knowledge of, and involvement in, a multi-million pound bribery scheme linked to senior Saudi officials.
The allegations will be aired next week at the High Court.
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Leigh Day product safety lawyer Philippa Wheeler warns there can be devastating consequences when unsafe air fryers malfunction after a regulator announced a recall for six models of Tower air fryer.
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A woman has received a five-figure settlement after a surgical drain from a hysterectomy was left in her body for more than a decade.
She was represented in her legal case by solicitor Sophie Bainbridge.
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The inquest concerning the death of Ted Farmer, aged 19, concluded last week.
Solicitor Yvonne Kestler represents the family.
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Swimming coach and lifelong Exmouth resident Bernie says pollution in the area has had a serious impact on her work.
Read Bernie’s story here: https://leighdaylaw.info/4smMZ4i
A legal challenge has been launched opposing plans for a new Oxford United football stadium complex, which received planning approval last month. Campaigners take issue with its location in the city's greenbelt, and the impact on wildlife. Ricardo Gama represents https://leighdaylaw.info/4uecXsc
Leigh Day partner Emma Jones has written to the Metropolitan Police on behalf of survivors of abuse linked to former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed, who say the allegations should be investigated as trafficking.
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Molly vs The Machines airs tonight on Channel 4 at 9pm.
The documentary, featuring Leigh Day human rights partner Merry Varney, follows the story of Ian Russell on his journey to uncover the truth about the death of his daughter Molly.
https://www.channel4.com/programmes/molly-vs-the-machines
Help us shine a light on the dangers of #asbestos. Our Mesothelioma and Me campaign offers powerful stories & expert insights. Explore the Asbestos Team channel & help raise awareness: https://leighdaylaw.info/4riSEYN
#MesotheliomaAwareness #AsbestosExposure #FindACure
These forums group images by location, with intimate images of women and girls arranged by area as specific as their town, village or university halls.
Leigh Day's Tessa Gregory and Claire Powell act for a survivor of non‑consensual intimate image abuse and @evawuk.bsky.social
Ofcom has been warned it could face a judicial review over its alleged failure to act against platforms hosting non-consensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material.
https://www.solicitorsjournal.com/sjarticle/ofcom-could-face-judicial-review-claim?pass=jgdq1ttjbf
Angela from Exmouth has swum in the sea all year round since 2014. Now, she says “relentless” pollution has made her cautious about going in the water.
As legal action against South West Water expands, locals Angela say change is needed.
Read Angela’s story here: https://leighdaylaw.info/40FyhcF
As the BBC reports, Leigh Day human rights lawyer Emma Jones has written to the Metropolitan Police on behalf of women who say its investigation into allegations of rape and sexual abuse by Mohamed Al Fayed should be expanded to include trafficking.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c5yrrm122z6o
Find out more about Leigh Day's legal action on behalf of people working for eCourier and thebigword: www.leighday.co.uk/our-services...
Gabriel Morrison, employment lawyer at Leigh Day, features in new episode of File on 4 investigating 'bogus self employment'.
Leigh Day represents workers who say they've been misclassified as self-employed, leaving them without basic rights.
Listen here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002s4f0
Tina from Dawlish says sewage pollution has created a growing anger in her community. As legal action against South West Water expands across Devon and Cornwall, local residents like Tina say they are fed up with frequent sewage warnings.
Read Tina’s story here: https://leighdaylaw.info/40zSy3k
As reported by the Daily Mail, the final three weeks of the High Court emissions trial are now underway. Vehicle owners claim cars were fitted with "cheat devices" designed to lower emissions under test conditions compared with when they were driven on the road.
www.dailymail.co.uk/money/cars/a...
Channel 4’s #DirtyBusiness, which aired last week, shines a light on sewage pollution issues. As commented by Liberty, senior associate solicitor leading the South West Water sewage pollution claim. https://leighdaylaw.info/SWW_Claim
This spring, the High Court will hear a legal claim contesting changes to the regulation of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). It is argued that the changes will allow GMO plants to enter the food system untraced and untested. Julia Eriksen represents https://leighdaylaw.info/40ztCce
Our Exmouth focused sewage pollution claim now covers Dawlish, Sidmouth, Teignmouth, Newquay and Penzance too. We represent affected individuals and businesses to help them bring legal action against South West Water, which we believe is responsible. https://leighdaylaw.info/SWW_Claim
Baroness Amos’ interim report into maternity failings has identified systemic issues in maternity care “at every stage”.
Suzanne White said "its observations offer no surprises" with the "same issues highlighted again and again".
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Michael Caines MBE says pollution in Exmouth has had a “catastrophic effect” on the local economy.
As legal action expands across Devon and Cornwall, business owners like Michael are raising concerns about the impact of pollution.
Read Michael’s story here:
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As reported by @theguardian.com, legal action alleging sewage pollution in coastal waters has been expanded to include areas across Devon and Cornwall.
The claimants, represented by Leigh Day, say the region has been failed by South West Water.
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
The family of Jim Christie from Kent are appealing for information from his former colleagues at Kingsnorth or the Isle of Grain Power Station following his death from mesothelioma, an asbestos-related cancer.
Andrew Cooper represents. #Asbestos #Mesothelioma
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What began as an Exmouth focused legal claim now includes affected individuals and businesses across Cornwall and Devon, showing how widespread sewage pollution concerns have become. To find out more, visit: https://leighdaylaw.info/SWW_Claim
#SouthWestWater #SewagePollution #DirtyBusiness
A legal action against South West Water over sewage pollution in Exmouth, Budleigh Salterton and Lympstone has been expanded to include coastal towns across Devon and Cornwall.
Oliver Holland leads the legal action with Liberty Bridge and Nicholas Smith.
www.leighday.co.uk/news/press-r...
Leigh Day human rights partner Merry Varney features in Molly vs The Machines, in UK cinemas 1 March and streaming 5 March on Channel 4.
Merry represented Molly's family at the inquest into her death, pushing for it to properly examine the role of social media platforms.
Molly Rose Foundation