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The Court of Appeal refused leave to appeal in a Dangerous Dogs Act case, holding that more than one person can be in charge of a dog and that the sentence was not excessive.
The Court of Appeal refused BHP permission to appeal on liability and limitation issues arising from the Fundão dam collapse litigation, but granted expedition for a costs appeal.
Municipio de Mariana & Ors v BHP Group (UK) Ltd & Anor [2026] EWCA Civ 502 (06 May 2026)
The Court of Appeal refused BHP permission to appeal on liability issues arising from the Fundão Dam collapse, finding no arguable procedural irregularity or error.
Dentons UK and Middle East LLP v Solicitors Regulation Authority Ltd [2026] EWCA Civ 508 (27 April 2026)
Court of Appeal held that breach of Regulation 14 of the Money Laundering Regulations could found a breach of SRA Principle 7 and Outcome 7.5 without an added seriousness test.
The Privy Council held Rubis could be liable under Rylands v Fletcher for contamination from a 2012 fuel leak, but remitted the case for factual findings on migration and damages.
Município De Mariana v BHP Group (UK) Ltd & Anor [2026] EWHC 73 (TCC) (19 January 2026)
The court ordered the defendants to pay 90% of Stage 1 trial costs, set a £43 million payment on account, awarded interest on costs, and refused permission to appeal.
After the Stage 1 Trial, the court ordered BHP to pay 90% of the claimants’ costs, awarded £43 million on account, granted pre-judgment interest, and refused permission to appeal.
BHP are strictly liable as polluters under Brazilian Environmental Law for the Fundão Dam collapse due to their direct and indirect responsibility for Samarco's mining and tailings activities, including control, participation, risk management, and financial benefit; the collapse was foreseeable and preventable. Alternatively, BHP are liable in fault for negligent acts and omissions in risk assessment, dam design, monitoring, and continued raising of the dam despite clear instability. BHP are not liable as controlling shareholders under Corporate Law to third parties. Claims are not time-barre…
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Municipio De Mariana v BHP Group (UK) Ltd & Anor [2025] EWHC 3001 (TCC) (14 November 2025)
The High Court considered liability issues arising from the Fundão Dam collapse in Brazil, including foreseeability, strict liability, fault, corporate control, prescription, waivers, and standing.
Chamdal, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1384 (03 November 2025)
The Court of Appeal upheld a £200,000 fine for causing the unlawful felling of 132 protected trees, finding the sentence proportionate despite strict-liability pleas and no financial gain.
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