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Claims for a GDPR Breach

Claims for a GDPR Breach

The General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) brought about significant changes to the ways in which individuals can pursue civil claims for breach of their data protection rights. 

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Solicitor Negligence

Solicitor Negligence

At one time a solicitor’s duty to his client was determined by the terms of the retainer, i.e. the contract between them.  However, it is now firmly established that a solicitor owes a duty of care in negligence both to his clients and also to third parties within the scope of the “neighbour” / proximity principle.

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Should I accept a PIAB Assessment?

Should I accept a PIAB Assessment?

When an Assessment is made by PIAB, the question for you to decide is, should I accept the PIAB Assessment of my claim or not?

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Liability in Negligence (Part 2)

Liability in Negligence (Part 2)

Establishing Liability Liability in negligence requires the proof of whether the defendant was in fact negligent. Stated otherwise, this requires that he failed to take the relevant degree of care in the circumstances.  In broad terms, the relevant degree of care is that which is reasonable in the circumstances. The defendant has failed to act […]

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Liability in Negligence (Part 1)

Liability in Negligence (Part 1)

In the first of this two part article we look at Duty of Care, Neighbour Principle along with Omissions, Intangible Injuries and others

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Are All Orders Created Equally?

Are All Orders Created Equally?

Consent orders in personal injury cases are a common occurrence. A consent order is an order made by the Court in terms that have been agreed by the parties to the proceedings and which are submitted to the Court for approval. 

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Liability for Negligence

Liability for Negligence

The most commonly encountered civil wrong is the tort of negligence. It is a principle of law of the very widest practical application. A very significant quantity of all litigation in the courts is based on claims for negligence.

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GDPR Breach: Compensation Claims?

GDPR Breach: Compensation Claims?

As the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), has passed its third anniversary, questions still remain as to the operation of the compensation mechanism and liability for damages.

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Cosmetic Surgery Injury: Liability when looks go wrong

Cosmetic Surgery Injury: Liability when looks go wrong

When medical mistakes are made, the results of a cosmetic surgery injury can be devastating. We provide information on the compensation.

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Oil Spills: Liability (Part 2) – Trespass & Nuisance

Oil Spills: Liability (Part 2) – Trespass & Nuisance

A look at the arguments of Trespass and Nuisance in Oil Spill Claims where a neighbourhas an oil spill or some other third party.

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