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  • Worsley v Tambrands Limited

    United Kingdom 25/02/2000
    Worsley v Tambrands Limited Decision of Mrs Justice Ebsworth 3 December 1999 This claim related to the extent of warnings provided with tampons in relation to toxic shock syndrome (TSS): the claim failed....
  • Grovedeck Ltd v Capital Demolition Ltd 2

    United Kingdom 24/02/2000
    If there is no agreement in writing between the parties, an adjudicator will lack jurisdiction. An exchange of submissions under S. 107(5) can only constitute an agreement in writing and confer jurisdiction...
  • 'Without prejudice' and 'Subject to Contract'

    United Kingdom 24/02/2000
    A brief flick through of the correspondence files of many property professionals (including lawyers) reveals correspondence boldly labelled "without prejudice" or "subject to contract" or with other similar...
  • Ill-health benefits 2

    United Kingdom 24/02/2000
    Reference: J00276 The member alleged maladministration on the basis that his applications in 1995 and 1996 for an ill-health early retirement pension were wrongly refused, because a later application in...
  • EC White Paper on Environmental Liability

    United Kingdom 23/02/2000
    Adopted on 9th February 2000, the White Paper is a consultation document on a future Community regime on avoiding environmental damage. The paper gives background information explaining the aim of environmental...
  • Fixed book-prices in Germany and Austria

    United Kingdom 23/02/2000
    The German and Austrian publisher have now accepted the Commission’s position with regard to the application of fixed book prices. Commissioner Monti welcomed this development. The present cross-border...
  • Mistake 2

    United Kingdom 23/02/2000
    Reference: J00213 Kent County Council reduced the member's pension because of an error in the original calculation. The member claimed financial loss on the grounds that he entered into a contract for...
  • Nolan Davis Ltd v Steven Catton 2

    United Kingdom 22/02/2000
    If parties agree to give the adjudicator the power to decide questions of jurisdiction, they will be bound by such election. In some circumstances, a director of a company may be personally liable where...
  • Supermarkets inquiry: CC consults on possible remedies

    United Kingdom 22/02/2000
    On 22nd February the Competition Commission made available a statement of possible remedies relating to its monopoly inquiry into supermarkets. This follows issues letters which were sent to 24 supermarkets...
  • Workplace Licensing Schemes: More problems finding parking?

    United Kingdom 22/02/2000
    The Transport Bill, published in November 1999, will create the workplace parking levy - a charge for employee car park spaces. The inclusion of the power in the Bill came as no great surprise as the policy...