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Interview with Past President of the Law Society – David Greene | Bell Yard Communications

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Interview with Gareth Brahams, Senior Partner at BDBF LLP

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The Lawyer Behind the Infected Blood Scandal, and more: Bell Yard interview with Des Collins

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The Story of the ‘NatWest Three’: Bell Yard Interview with David Bermingham

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Delay in Final Report of the Infected Blood Inquiry

Responding to the news from the Infected Blood Inquiry today that Sir Brian Langstaff and his team now expect to publish their Final Report in March 2024, rather than this autumn, Des Collins, Senior Partner of Collins Solicitors who represents some 1500 individuals and their families impacted by the infected blood scandal, comments: “This is another devastating […]

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Pub Club: Exciting New Pub Finder App Offers Lifeline to Publicans

A new free pub finder app “Pub Club” has launched this week which promises to revolutionise the way thirsty, but discerning, Londoners search for their ideal pub experience. Conceived last year by ‘new-to-London’ friends Tom Ireland-Life and Freddie Bermingham, when flat sharing in Wandsworth and seeking a good local in which to watch the footie […]

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Court of Appeal Grants Important Bitcoin Blockchain IP Appeal

The Court of Appeal today granted an appeal brought by Dr Craig Wright, the pseudonymous author of the Bitcoin White Paper, and associated entities (Wright International Investment Ltd and Wright International Investments UK Ltd) over the intellectual property rights in the Bitcoin File Format – i.e., the structure of the Bitcoin Blockchain.  This finding is […]

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Bell Yard Helps Kingsley Napley Scoop Gold in Best PR Category

We are delighted to have helped Kingsley Napley scoop Gold in the Best PR category of the CityWealth Brand & Reputation Awards 2023. Our client was recognised not only above other law firms but also wealth managers and accounting firms for their impressive press profile and use of the media to support their BD & […]

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English High Court Takes Reins in Unprecedented Bitcoin Database Rights Claim

Dr Craig Wright, together with two of his associated companies, Wright International Investments Limited (WII) and Wright International Investments UK Limited (WIIUK), have filed and served a claim for infringement of database rights and copyright in the Bitcoin White Paper against all 26 individuals and entities involved in the promotion, development and use of Bitcoin […]

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Tulip Trading given leave to appeal Bitcoin recovery jurisdiction judgement

Rt. Hon. Lady Justice Andrews DBE has granted permission for ONTIER LLP client, Tulip Trading Ltd, to appeal the judgment handed down by Mrs Justice Falk of 25 March 2022 denying jurisdiction over a claim for breach of fiduciary and tortious duties. Tulip Trading Ltd, a Seychelles registered company, whose primary beneficial owner is Dr Craig Wright, […]

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ONTIER: Dr Wright Succeeds In Libel Action Against Podcaster McCormack

ONTIER LLP client, Dr Craig Wright, the inventor of Bitcoin – the world’s first functioning and successful electronic cash system – welcomes today’s judgment in so far as it finds that McCormack has defamed Dr Wright and caused serious harm to his reputation in all of his tweets and YouTube interview in issue.  Dr Wright […]

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BBC Facing Five Defamation Claims Over False “Orgasm Cult” Podcast Allegations

A High Court hearing is scheduled for tomorrow (Thursday 7 July) involving Nicole Daedone, the renowned American relationships expert, author, motivational speaker, originator of the Orgasmic Meditation practice known as “OM,” and founder of the OM-advancing organisation “OneTaste,” together with former OneTaste Sales Director, OM Life Coach, teacher and addiction counsellor Rachel Cherwitz and OneTaste […]

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ONTIER: High Court Defamation Trial Starts Monday

ONTIER LLP client, Dr Craig Wright, is suing podcaster Peter McCormack over the content of 14 tweets that the defendant published between March and August 2019, and one YouTube interview livestreamed in October 2019, in which McCormack accused Dr Wright of fraudulently claiming to be Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous inventor of Bitcoin. This two-day defamation […]

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ONTIER: Bitcoin Creator Launches IP Claims Against Digital Currency Exchanges

ONTIER LLP client, Dr Craig Wright, the inventor of the first successful electronic cash system, Bitcoin, together with two companies associated with him, Wright International Investments Limited (WII) and Wright International Investments UK Limited (WIIUK), have filed intellectual property claims against two currency exchanges – Kraken and Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN) – for misrepresenting that the […]

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ONTIER: Reaction to Bitcoin Developers’ Contesting Jurisdiction

Litigation law firm ONTIER LLP responds to the judgment handed down by Mrs Justice Falk today. This follows a successful application by 13 of the 16 bitcoin developer defendants to challenge the English court’s jurisdiction in legal proceedings brought by Tulip Trading Limited (TTL), a Seychelles registered company, whose primary beneficial owner is Dr Craig Wright.    […]

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Former Treloar’s Pupil to Sue School for Negligence

Following new evidence recently heard at the Infected Blood Inquiry, Collins Solicitors has sent a letter before action to the Chair of the Governing Body of Treloar’s School in Hampshire on behalf of former Treloar’s pupil, Gary Webster. 

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ONTIER LLP Secures Pre-Trial Victory for Bitcoin’s Creator in Defamation Action

In a significant victory for ONTIER client, Dr Craig Wright, the High Court has today handed down its long-awaited judgment on the Pre-Trial Review of Dr Wright’s ongoing defamation claim against podcaster Peter McCormack.

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Hagens Berman UK

Former Head of Volvo European Litigation, Kelda Groves, Joins Hagens Berman UK LLP LONDON – Kelda Groves, former head of European litigation at Volvo Group, has joined the partnership of Hagens Berman UK, the London firm of globally renowned US class-action law firm Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP. Kelda will lead the UK firm’s competition and group litigation […]

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Antonio Horta-Osorio’s First 100 Days

Victims of $1bn Credit Suisse fraud make open offer to new Chairman Sunday 8 August marks 100 days since Antonio Horta-Osorio became Chairman of what was once Switzerland’s most venerated banking giant – Credit Suisse.   To five former clients of CS’ Wealth Management Division, that’s $10m per day of his tenure they’ve lost to fraud at the […]

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Campaigners cautiously welcome progress towards infected blood compensation

Des Collins, Senior Partner, Collins Solicitors, legal advisor to over 1500 people affected by the contaminated blood scandal, responding to today’s Ministerial Statement by the Paymaster General

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Hagens Berman UK LLP Secures Litigation Funding, ATE Insurance and Issues Proceedings Against Mercedes, Strengthening its Global Litigation Against the Car Manufacturer

Hagens Berman UK, the London firm of globally renowned US class-action law firm Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP, announces the latest developments in its consumer group action litigation.

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EU Court of Justice decision puts Mercedes further on the back-foot over diesel emissions fraud claims

A decision released by the EU Court of Justice (CJEU) yesterday (17.12.20) (see summary press release) puts Mercedes further on the back-foot in the face of claims they engaged in diesel emissions fraud in the European market.

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Mercedes’ diesel recall strengthens emissions group claim says Fox Williams

Mercedes-Benz’s latest recall of additional diesel vehicles in the UK for an emissions related software update is a strong indication the manufacturer knows it has a larger dirty diesel problem here, according to lawyers working on a potential group action litigation on behalf of UK Mercedes owners.

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Lord David Owen will give evidence to the Infected Blood Inquiry as it reopens on Tuesday 22nd September

The UK’s largest ever statutory inquiry, The Infected Blood Inquiry, chaired by Sir Brian Langstaff, will reopen on Tuesday 22nd September with former Health Minister Lord David Owen due as its first witness of this session.

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Fox Williams investigates claims against Mercedes over dirty diesel fraud

Fox Williams LLP investigating litigation against Mercedes following US settlements totalling $2.2 billion for dirty diesel emissions fraud

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HIGA granted right to intervene in FCA BI Test Case

London’s High Court today granted HIGA – the hospitality sector-wide insurance action group – the right to intervene in the FCA’s test case, which concerns the extent of business interruption coverage afforded to policyholders affected by the UK government’s lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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371 Investors File £1.3bn Group Action Against HSBC

HSBC was behind Eclipse investors being told they were going to exploit the rights to a number of Disney’s most popular films, including Pirates of the Caribbean 2 & 3, National Treasure 2, Enchanted, Underdogs and Confessions of a Shopaholic

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Mishcon Advances Group Claim for Dental Practices

Dental practices with business interruption (BI) insurance policies underwritten by QBE today are offered a viable collective route to litigation in circumstances where their Covid-19-related claims have been rejected by their insurer.

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HIGA Focuses Hospitality Group Litigation On AVIVA & QBE

Mishcon Focuses HIGA Group Litigation On Two Insurers – QBE and Aviva – and invites all hospitality industry businesses with relevant policies to join intended group action by Friday 5 June 2020.

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Craig Beevers Statement re FMSB Claim

Mr Craig Beevers, responding to last Friday evening’s Employment Tribunal ruling in respect of FICC Market Standards Boards (FMSB’s) strike-out application, which was rejected.

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Bell Yard launches HIGA with Mishcon as legal advisers

Mishcon Advises “Hospitality Insurance Group Action” to hold insurers to account for UK business interruption policies

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Personal Support Unit launches fundraising appeal to expand vital services following legal aid cuts

The Personal Support Unit (PSU) has revealed plans to assist Litigants in Person more than 80,000 times over the coming year (2019/20).

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Statement from Mrs Sally Masterton regarding her settlement with Lloyds Banking Group

“I am pleased that Lloyds Banking Group has listened to me following the public release of the Project Lord Turnbull report in May of this year and has recognised the distress and inconvenience this has caused me.”…

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Spinal Tap Plaintiffs Defeat Defendants’ Motion To Dismiss

Historic Litigation Moves Forward with Fraud and Copyright Termination Claims Intact; Co-creators Introduce New Legal Team to Carry Case Forward

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Mancunian Rockers release song for John Winskill

The popular British melodic rock band, Blood Red Saints have today released a single entitled “Justice for The Night”.

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Bell Yard leads campaign for ex-serviceman facing prosecution in Peru

John Winskill served in the British Army for 11 years as an infantry officer in the Scottish Division, deployed worldwide until retirement in 2005.

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Guest, McKean and Reiner Join Shearer in “This is Spinal Tap” Fraud Suit Against Vivendi

Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Rob Reiner, co-creators of the cult-classic film This is Spinal Tap, have today formally joined fellow creator, Harry Shearer, as plaintiffs in his lawsuit against French conglomerate Vivendi S.A.

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“This Is Spinal Tap” Co-Creator and “Simpsons” Star Harry Shearer Files Fraud Suit Against Vivendi

Harry Shearer, renowned worldwide for his voicing of 23 characters on the long-running animated television series ‘The Simpsons’, has filed a comprehensive legal action in Los Angeles, California, USA.

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Kingsley Napley announces three new partners taking its female partnership ratio to over 50%

Kingsley Napley LLP is pleased to announce its new partner round promotes three female lawyers at the firm, meaning women now make up 52% of its partnership.

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Prosecuting Doctors Does Not Improve Patient Safety

A survey of 1443 doctors, conducted by ‘Doctors and Manslaughter’ a campaign group working to raise awareness of the effects of the recent trend towards the criminalisation of healthcare, has uncovered alarming findings in light of the increased involvement of criminal process following unexpected hospital deaths and complications.

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Surgeon David Sellu Granted Conviction Appeal Hearing

The Criminal Appeal Court has this week granted experienced surgeon, David Sellu, leave to appeal his criminal conviction for gross negligence manslaughter following the death, in February 2011, of a patient at the BMI Clementine Churchill Hospital.

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Unprecedented Concessions by Interpol

INTERPOL has cancelled the hotly-disputed Red Notices issued against Mr Rafat Ali Rizvi and Mr Hesham al-Warraq.

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