news and updates
Blake Lapthorn solicitors’ Travel team has
compiled a list of news, articles and press releases for you.
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CAA v Travel RepublicFeb 2010
The case of CAA v Travel Republic saw the Civil Aviation Authority launch yet another criminal prosecution against the online travel agent Travel Republic for breach of the requirement to hold an ATOL. Our Travel team outline the case.
firm's client in aeroplane 'accident' Court of Appeal rulingDec 2008
Blake Lapthorn is acting for the claimant in this case, where the Court of Appeal has ruled that a British Airways passenger injured while boarding a plane did not have an 'accident' as required by the Montreal Convention.
greater protection for consumers when abroadAug 2008
Our Travel team looks at how a recent OFT decision will means that consumers now have the same rights of action against the credit card company in circumstances where the transaction took place abroad.
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French legal update - 2 SeptemberSep 2010
Notaires' fees – do you know what you're paying for? Our French team looks at the fees charged by notaires when purchasing a property in France and how they are calculated.
accidents abroad – protecting your claimSep 2010
Our Travel team provides a brief guide to ensuring that, in the event of an accident abroad, your medical bills are covered and that you can be repatriated to the UK if necessary.
holiday season signals an increase in child abductionAug 2010
Our Family law team looks at the way in which some people use summer holidays abroad as a cover for emigrating without the permission of the other parent.
protection when a holiday company goes bustAug 2010
There have already been three large casualties during this year's summer holiday season in Goldtrail, Sun4U and Flight Options Limited who owned Kiss Flights has now also ceased trading. Are you adequately protected?
how to avoid food poisoning and illness abroadAug 2010
Our Travel team provides some practical tips to help you enjoy a trouble-free holiday, particularly in those exotic locations where, sometimes, hygiene may not be up to scratch.
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