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  • Ali v Hussain [2026] EWHC 112 (KB)

    Ali v Hussain: TikTok allegations of racism, serious harm and a £50,000 libel award The High Court in the Media and Communications List determined a libel claim arising from four TikTok videos accusing the claimant of racist conduct. The court held that the defendant was responsible for all four publications, including two posted through a […]

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  • Mitigation and Cost of Cure

    Damages in Conveyancing Negligence: Diminution in Value, Cost of Cure and Mitigation In professional negligence claims arising from conveyancing transactions, the usual starting point in a no-transaction case is the difference between the price paid and the actual value of what was acquired at the date of purchase. That measure is not immutable. The court […]

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  • Chancel Repair Liability

    Law Commission Consultation: Chancel Repair Liability In July 2025 the Law Commission launched a public consultation seeking to end uncertainty over chancel repair liability (CRL) in England and Wales. CRL is an ancient property obligation requiring certain landowners to pay for repairs to their parish church’s chancel. The Commission’s proposals would clarify that this liability […]

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