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MAGEC spinal rods suspended from supply in the UK due to safety concerns
On 1 April 2020, the UK medical devices regulator, the MHRA, issued a medical device alert to all clinicians stating that they should cease to implant MAGEC spinal rods.
High Court dismisses application for HS2 judicial review
The High Court has today dismissed an application for permission for judicial review of the Prime Minister's decision to proceed with the HS2 railway project, and a related interim injunction to halt enabling and clearance works relating to HS2.
HS2 urgent interim injunction application to be heard by the High Court
High Court to hear application for an injunction to halt ongoing and proposed enabling and clearance works relating to HS2
Law firm Leigh Day makes three partner promotions in Manchester office
Solicitors Lauren Lougheed, Linda Wong and Steven Dickens have been promoted to partners in law firm Leigh Day's Manchester office.
Law firm Leigh Day announces new partner promotions
Law firm Leigh Day has announced eleven new partners and eight associate solicitors firmwide.
Further legal action on blind voter provisions following government's failure to make changes to current unlawful provisions
Further legal action is being brought to challenge the provisions for blind voters following a judgment in May 2019 that ruled the current provisions unlawful. Since then the government has failed to make alternative arrangements for blind voters to vote independently.
Marriott International reveals further data breach affecting over five million guests worldwide
Leading data breach lawyers say those affected by latest data breach could be entitled to compensation for the loss of their personal details
Chris Packham files legal challenge to HS2 and requests halt to clearance works
Environmental campaigner Chris Packham has filed his legal challenge to the Prime Minister's go-ahead for the £100bn-plus rail project, HS2.
Union to take legal action on behalf of gig economy workers affected by coronavirus
The Independent Workers' Union of Great Britain (IWGB) has threatened legal action against the government, challenging its provisions for gig economy and low paid workers during the coronavirus outbreak.
Sufferer of rare cancer takes legal action against manufacturers of Allergan breast implants
A woman who had a double mastectomy in a bid to combat what she believed was her hereditary predisposition to breast cancer has had to accept that the breast implants with which her chest was reconstructed after the operation have caused her to develop a rare type of cancer associated specifically with breast implants.
Employment concerns during the COVID-19 crisis
Employers are currently facing uncharted waters following the significant impact on normal life in the face of COVID-19.
Nursing home likely to face significant fine and claims for compensation following data breach
A nursing home in Eastbourne is facing investigation after it was reported that documents detailing personal information of its disabled residents were found in the street.