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JUL 15 2026
Pericarditis and the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Following the Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, there have been reports of cardiac complications as a result of the vaccine, including pericarditis. This article details how individuals who have suffered pericarditis as a result of their Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination can obtain compensation for the harm caused to them…
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Data Protection Rights – Data Scraping in light of ‘BrowserGate’
At what point does the practice of ‘data scraping’ breach a user’s right to privacy, and is the information gathered worth the potential legal risks it comes with? This article considers the same in light of a recent investigation into covert data scraping allegedly carried out by the social media platform, LinkedIn…
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Myocarditis and the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
After the rollout of the COVID-19 Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine in December 2020, reports emerged of individuals suffering complications after administration of the vaccine. This article examines myocarditis in relation to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and the legal avenues available to individuals who have suffered harm following vaccination…
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Product Liability claims under the Consumer Protection Act 1987 and COVID-19 vaccines
Claims in product liability allow consumers to receive compensation for injury or damage caused by a defective product. There has been a rise in product liability claims linked to pharmaceutical products, which includes claims relating to rare side effects suffered following a COVID-19 vaccination…
Read moreJUL 06 2026
Keeping an eye on past conduct: Rodoy v Optical Express Ltd [2026]
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On 22 May 2026, judgment was handed down by Griffiths J in the libel claim Rodoy v Optical Express Ltd [2026] EWHC 1219. The judgment is significant for its consideration of the extent to which evidence of a person’s historic conduct can be relied upon in support of a truth defence about allegations made considerably later…
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Who is hiring me? The use of AI in workplace recruitment
There is an emerging trend regarding the increased use of Artificial Intelligence (‘AI’) to screen job applications. This is where employers utilise AI tools in the hiring process, typically to help review applications more quickly and efficiently. According to a 2025 report by the World Economic Forum, over 88% of companies now integrate AI into…
Read moreJUN 23 2026
Taylor Hampton Solicitors is Hiring – Junior Solicitor Or Paralegal
Taylor Hampton Solicitors is an award-winning boutique law firm in the heart of London. Due to the continued expansion of our highly successful Media Law and Litigation Department, we are seeking a talented and motivated Junior Solicitor or Paralegal to join our busy and dynamic team. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside leading…
Read moreJUN 19 2026
Taylor Hampton acted for former Coronation Street Actor Qasim Akhtar in his successful Defamation action against the Sun newspaper.
Taylor Hampton acted for former Coronation Street Actor Qasim Akhtar in his successful Defamation action against the Sun newspaper. The Sun had falsely alleged that Qasim had backed an Islamic cleric, and that through that association he had supported extremism, radicalisation and violence. It also falsely alleged that he had moved to Pakistan and undertaken…
Read moreJUN 18 2026
Absolute Privilege and Qualified Privilege
Privilege is a defence which can be utilised to protect an individual’s liability for making defamatory statements in defamation cases. The defence consists of two types of privilege – absolute privilege and qualified privilege. Absolute privilege provides complete protection, whereas qualified privilege is only applied if certain conditions are met.What is Absolute Privilege? Absolute Privilege…
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High Court Grants Interim Injunction in Music Rights Dispute: NoCopyrightSounds v AEI Music
The decision in NoCopyrightSounds Limited v AEI Music Limited and Featherstone Music Limited provides an interesting example of the issues that can arise when a rights holder seeks to regain control of the commercial exploitation of its intellectual property following the breakdown of a long-standing distribution relationship.The High Court granted an interim injunction in a…
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