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Product safety lawyers welcome council threat to remove Lime e-bikes
The product safety team at law firm Leigh Day has welcomed moves from a council in north west London to remove Lime e-bikes should the company not address safety concerns.
Bolt private hire drivers follow Uber drivers to court with workers’ rights claim
Thousands of Bolt private hire drivers are set to take their claim for workers’ rights to the Employment Tribunal on Wednesday 11 September.
Leigh Day expands its human rights department to Liverpool
Law firm Leigh Day is expanding its northern human rights operation by offering legal aid funded work relating to inquests involving the state and claims against public authorities at its Liverpool office.
Family of former electrician who was fatally exposed to asbestos at a Staffordshire Hospital wins settlement
A six-figure settlement has been secured for the family of a former hospital electrician who died aged 92 from mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure over many years.
Family of Kent and London carpenter appeal for information following asbestos related death
The family of a former carpenter in the London and Kent area are appealing for help from his former colleagues after his death from mesothelioma, an asbestos related cancer.
Wild Justice challenges Dartmoor Commoners’ Council in High Court to tackle deterioration of wildlife habitats
Wild Justice is taking High Court action in a bid to make the guardians of Dartmoor common land ensure the commons are brought back into favourable condition, which will include tackling the destructive effects of over grazing.
Legal challenge to onshore wind issue settled following government policy change
A legal challenge to the previous government’s blocks to onshore wind farms has been settled after the new government promised to consult on a shift in policy.
Teenager takes legal action against Swindon Council for failing to protect him from jailed abuser Sam Powers
A survivor of abuse by jailed Swindon teaching assistant Sam Powers has instructed Leigh Day abuse team partner Dino Nocivelli to bring a civil claim for damages.
British Medical Association welcomes court ruling removing disadvantage for trainee GPs with disability
The British Medical Association (BMA) has welcomed a court ruling that removes a disadvantage for disabled candidates training to be GPs.
Stop Uyghur Genocide details supply chain evidence to stop Shein listing on London Stock Exchange
Stop Uyghur Genocide (SUG) has provided the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with supply chain evidence about fast-fashion retailer Shein which it claims should bar the company from listing on the London Stock Exchange.
Landmark equal pay win for thousands of workers against retailer Next
Thousands of Next staff have been victorious in their equal pay claim against the retailer following a six-year legal case
Oceana UK files legal challenge calling recent oil & gas licences ‘unlawful’, as open letter calls on new government to concede
The oceans charity Oceana UK has moved forward with its legal challenge over fossil fuel exploration licences in UK waters, filing its case at the High Court. In response to the initial threat to take the government to court over the harm to UK seas, the previous government stated ahead of the election that it would defend the decision.