Janice dickinson sues itv studios. Ms Dickinson is now 70 and she fell while paying a visit to the lavatory during the night. Because of her injuries, she was forced to quit “I’m A Celebrity South Africa some two years ago. She suffered severe facial injuries requiring emergency surgery. There followed sustained laser treatments over three months. According to the article, ITV Studios were paying her medical bills during this time.
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Former Australian Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has secured a significant victory in her defamation case against ex-Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins according to BBC. The Western Australian Supreme Court awarded Reynolds AUD $315,000 in damages plus $26,000 interest over defamatory social media posts.The Case Details The case concerns several social media posts made… Continue reading Former Australian Senator Linda Reynolds Wins $315,000 Defamation Case: Key Lessons for Social Media Users
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The World Jigsaw Puzzle Federation is an association of legal bodies with an interest in jigsaw puzzles. The Federation’s goal is to grow ‘speed-puzzling’ across the globe. as such, the organisation hopes tto encourage puzzle culture because of its benefits for health, education, social cohesion and personal enrichment. Only one organisation from each country can belong to the WJPF.
Read moreThis case will be seen as a victory for journalism. It will help demonstrate that robust, investigative reporting on sensitive or difficult subject matters, if backed up with evidence, can be protected from libel claims on grounds of truth and public interest. Importantly, the willingness of the 20 female witnesses, who were not only prepared to open up about their experiences to a journalist, but to also engage in the court process, was crucial in helping The Guardian succeed in its truth defence.
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A number of children and grandchildren of mothers who were prescribed the drug Diethylstilbestrol during pregnancy, known as ‘DES’, are suffering from serious health issues.
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The Home Office has the power to impose what is known as a mandatory refusal period, sometimes referred to as a re-entry ban. These bans apply to people who have previously breached immigration law or used deception in an application for leave. The ban can last one year, two years, five years, or ten years. In most cases, and subject to some limited exceptions, a person will not be allowed to re-enter the UK during this period. Although the principle sounds straightforward, the rules themselves are complex and often difficult to navigate. This article explains how they work in practice.
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The Rule is a safety initiative to support the early detection of a patient’s deterioration. It allows patients, carers and their loved ones to speak up if they notice a change in a patient’s condition. The idea is that those who know the patient best can perceive changes in their condition at an early stage and flag concerns; such intervention could potentially be life-saving. In particular, it will allow for second opinion from people outside of the current treating team.
Initially piloted across 143 hospitals from April 2024,
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The lesson is clear. Success depends on strong evidence that separation or relocation would cause severe and disproportionate harm, not just inconvenience. A mortgage, a job, or family ties in the UK are unlikely to be enough on their own.
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Next Month Lia Perin, partner at Taylor Hampton Solicitors will be visiting the UAE. Lia has been invited to present at the Bespoke Global Litigation Conference on September 24th and 25th at the Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel alongside a host of top legal professionals from around the globe. Lia will be sharing knowledge about… Continue reading Partner Lia Perin to Speak about Litigation in Dubai
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Vital information for French applicants immigrating to Britain On 7 August 2025 the Home Office published the first version of its guidance on the new UK/European Applicant Transfer Scheme. The home office published this together with Appendix UK/European Applicant Transfer Scheme in the immigration rules. This scheme allows people in France to apply for entry clearance… Continue reading Applying to the UK from France under the UK/European Applicant Transfer Scheme
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