Wrigley Claydon Solicitors

Category: Litigation & Disputes

  • Family of Argentinian Footballer, Emiliano Sala, to launch legal action over footballer’s death

    The family of Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala are taking legal action against the footballer’s former club Cardiff City after his death in a plane crash on 21 January 2021.

    The family has commenced civil proceedings in the High Court, in order to “protect their legal rights” against 13 defendants including Cardiff City, the club Sala had signed for just three days before his death and FC Nantes, the French club which sold him for a reported £15million. The High Court proceedings have been stayed until the outcome of an inquest into the footballer’s death.

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation.  Our dispute resolution solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Civil Litigation
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  • UK High Court rules Health Minister, Matt Hancock acted unlawfully in granting Covid-19 contracts

    The UK High Court has ruled that Health Minister Matt Hancock “acted unlawfully by failing to comply with the Transparency Policy” in granting Covid-19 contracts.

    The ruling followed a judicial review against the government’s failure to publish its contracts with private companies involved in the response to the pandemic.

    The government used emergency powers under the Coronavirus Act 2020 to bypass normal contract tendering process.

    In April 2020, the government awarded a contract to Ayanda Capital Limited, a company created by an acquaintance of the minister for the international trade, for the supply of face masks. The value of the contract was £252 million. Some £160 million worth of masks purchased were unusable in the NHS.

    Clandeboye Agencies Limited, a company which previously supplied only confectionery products, was awarded a £108 million contract for the supply of gowns to the NHS.

    Crisp Websites Limited (trading as PestFix—a pest control company) secured contracts worth £345 million, despite the company having never before supplied medical PPE.

    A contract worth approximately £30 million was given to Alex Bourne’s company Hinpack to provide vials and plastic funnels for test samples despite Bourne having no experience in the manufacture of medical equipment.  Bourne previously ran a pub situated close to Hancock’s former constituency home in Suffolk and was visited frequently by Hancock.

    After the High Court ruling, Hancock stated that it was “in the national interest that we did what we did.” Despite the well-publicised cases backed by surveys carried out by the Royal College of Nursing and Unison of nurses going to work in April wearing bin liners as PPE, Hancock insisted that “there wasn’t a national shortage [of PPE] at any point… “because of the work” his team did.

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  • Qualcomm is being sued over alleged anti-competitive behavior in the UK

    Consumer group Which is suing Qualcomm, a US manufacturer of computer chips, alleging that it breached UK competition law by taking advantage of its dominance in the patent-licensing and chipset market. This enabled Qualcomm to charge manufacturers such as Apple and Samsung inflated fees for technology licenses, which in turn has been passed on to consumers in the form of higher smartphone prices.

    Which is seeking damages for all affected Apple and Samsung smartphones purchased since 1 October 2015 and is seeking a collective total of £482.5m. It estimates that individual consumers could be entitled to up to £30 in damages if the claim is successful.

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation.  Our dispute resolution solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Civil Litigation
    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation

  • Retail trading app ‘RobinHood’ faces lawsuit against claims of market manipulation

    Retail brokerages restricted trading recently in GameStop and other stocks caused big losses for hedge funds.

    Free-stock trading pioneer Robinhood and Interactive Brokers said that in some cases, investors would be able to sell only their positions and not open new ones. Both brokerages raised margin requirements on certain securities.

    Robinhood said its decision to restrict trading, which angered many users was necessary in order to comply with capital requirements mandated by the SEC for broker dealers.

    This has led to a lawsuit being filed in New York claiming that Robinhood rigged the market against its customers. It is alleged that Robinhood’s actions were “done purposefully and knowingly to manipulate the market for the benefit of people and financial institutions who were not Robinhood’s customers”.

     

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation.  Our dispute resolution solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

    Civil Litigation
    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation

  • Pearl Jam tribute band change name after legal dispute

    London based tribute band Pearl Jamm have changed their name to Legal Jam after the real Pearl Jam allegedly threatened  legal proceedings against them stating that “their name, domain name and merchandise is damaging the Pearl Jam brand and causing confusion.’

    According to Pearl Jamm, Pearl Jam asked them to change their name, hand over their domain and email addresses, and to destroy their merchandise.

    The real Pearl Jam are scheduled to play two headline shows at Hyde Park in London on Friday 9th July and Saturday 10th July 2021.

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation.  Our business solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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  • TikTok faces potential legal challenge from 12-year-old girl

    TikTok is facing the prospect of legal action from a 12-year-old English girl, who remains anonymous over whether the way it handles children’s data violates European Union and UK privacy laws.

    The High Court in London was told that the girl hoped the case would result in TikTok being ordered to delete the Claimant’s data, thereby setting a precedent.

    Justice Mark Warby granted anonymity to the Claimant on the grounds that if her identity were revealed she might be cyberbullied by peers or even harassed by social-media influencers “who might feel their status or earnings were under threat,” according to a High Court ruling published late last month.

    In February 2019, TikTok agreed to pay a $5.7 million fine to settle allegations from the US Federal Trade Commission it illegally collected the personal data of under-13s. In May 2019, a group of 20 advocacy groups accused TikTok of violating its 2019 settlement with the FTC, saying it still contained data relating to account holders under the age of 13.

     

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation.  Our dispute resolution solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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    Civil Litigation
    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation

  • Harry Dunn’s parents lose high court legal challenge over immunity case

    The High Court has ruled that Anne Sacoolas, who killed Harry Dunn, when driving her on the wrong side of the road, did have diplomatic immunity at the time of the crash.

    Anna Sacoolas was the wife of a US diplomat, left the UK following the crash. The US refused to accept a UK extradition warrant requiring her to come to the UK to face charges for causing death by dangerous driving, arguing that Sacoolas enjoyed full immunity as the wife of a diplomat.

    Judges also dismissed the Dunn family lawyer’s claim that the Foreign Office (FCDO) had misdirected the Northamptonshire police by telling its officers she had immunity and too often kept the police in the dark about the negotiations over immunity subsequent to the crash.

    The Dunn family spokesman said an appeal of the judicial review would be launched.

     

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation.  Our dispute resolution solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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    Civil Litigation
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    Commercial Litigation

  • Economy Adviser initiates legal proceedings against the government over the closure of hospitality venues

    Greater Manchester’s night-time economy adviser Sacha Lord has begun legal proceedings against the government over the closure of hospitality venues.

    He stated that a judicial review began on Tuesday 20 October 2020 into the legality of implementing emergency restrictions on the hospitality sector i.e. closing pubs and bars not serving food “without any evidence” it would bring down transmissions of Covid-19.

    A pre-action letter had been filed as he awaits response from the Health Secretary Matt Hancock

    The legal challenge is supported by organisations including The Night Time Industries Association, UK Hospitality and various prominent Greater Manchester venues.

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation.  Our dispute resolution solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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    Civil Litigation
    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation

  • Elton John’s ex-wife Renate Blauel launches legal action against singer 32 years after split

    Sir Elton John and ex-wife Renate Blauel have settled a legal dispute caused by the singer’s autobiography and film Rocketman.

    In June 2020 Blauel alleged that John had broken the terms of the couple’s divorce deal by publicly discussing the pair’s marriage which ended in 1988.

    In the legal proceedings Blauel had asked for damages of approximately £3m and an injunction preventing any further private information being disclosed.

    John and Blauel released a joint statement, saying: “The parties are happy to announce that they have resolved this case, in a way that acknowledges Renate’s need for privacy” and “they will not be discussing each other, or their marriage, in future and will be making no further comment about the case.”

     

    Suffering a dispute can have serious implications on you and your livelihood and reputation.  Our dispute resolution solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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    Civil Litigation
    Dispute Resolution
    Commercial Litigation

  • George Michael ‘s ex-boyfriend Kenny Goss in legal dispute over singers estate

    George Michael ‘s ex-boyfriend Kenny Goss has reportedly commenced a legal claim pursuant to the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975  for a monthly allowance of £15,000 from the late star’s estate, as he wasn’t left anything in George Michael’s will.

    The Act enables certain categories of people to apply to the Court and make a claim against a deceased person’s estate, alleging that the deceased did not make reasonable financial provision for them.

    Goss says he was reliant on George’s money and should therefore be provided for. He says he gave up his career as an art dealer to look after George while they were in a relationship and was looked after by George financially.
    George left most of his £97.6 million fortune to his close friends and family when he died.

    We have helped a number of clients where they have been faced with a dispute over a Will. Our dispute resolution solicitors will quickly and efficiently put your case together and act on your behalf. Call Vijay Srivastava or Shalish Mehta in our civil and commercial litigation department on 0161 624 6811(Option 6) or email vjs@wrigleyclaydon.com or sm@wrigleyclaydon.com. We can advise you on the appropriate course of action and assist with any legal documents or proceedings that may occur.

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