Jim Hester

Barrister at @parklaneplowden specialises in industrial disease & employers liability. Chambers disease Group co-ordinator. Treasury Counsel.

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My latest article on the fundamentals of Industrial Disease - judging the standard of a reasonable and prudent employer:

https://t.co/77r9n96S16

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I have been asked to cover cases which are frequently seen in Industrial Disease. This article is the first of these 'essential' cases - Price v United Engineering.

This considered evidence, inference & prejudice for section 33, Limitation Act 1980

https://t.co/0s1S75MEdP

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My article on 'Cost Budgeting in the Asbestos List' appears in the PI Brief Update Law Journal:

https://t.co/7Dr9ok7ZCZ

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HSE have updated their publication 'Controlling noise at work' (L108), guidance on the Control of Noise at Work Regulations 2005:

https://t.co/CmV8S5dSFP

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My latest Industrial Disease Article:

Findings of fact in Fatal Mesothelioma case

https://t.co/YsjLSZ12vQ

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@TimJWilko Yep - par for the course (as it were) - I think a little less than in previous years?

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@TimJWilko Great run mate - that was a cheeky race…Well done for raising so much for the two great charities!

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@TimJWilko Ha ha - I didn’t stay up. But it sounds like it was a great match - and what a result!

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My Third-Party Disclosure article appears in the PI Brief Update Law Journal:

https://t.co/1Vfcz6yf9G

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Could be a photo finish! Please do donate to Tim’s charities - and say who you think will win…!!

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It could not be closer @JimHester_PLP ! Tim vs Jim @ParklanePlowden , please sponsor at https://t.co/D0h4xGoEbq

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@TimJWilko @ParklanePlowden If you do that I might also move back by 5 minutes so I have you in my sights…!

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My latest Industrial Disease update:

Cost Budgeting in the Asbestos List:

Smith v Ford

https://t.co/n8aoNFFg4B

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Last night, the Master of the Rolls accepted a change to the Guideline Hourly Rates which will be effective as of 1 October 2021.

May Martin (@May__Martin) discusses the new hourly rates:

https://t.co/IXCoTH19Tz

#hourlyrates #costs #costslaw

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Raising money for @yorkshirecancer and @ChildCancerNTH, Tim Wilkinson (@TimJWilko) is participating in the Great North Run (against @JimHester_PLP!) and in the Yorkshire Marathon alongside Robert Dunn.

To find out more and to donate, visit:

https://t.co/Wqq3JlX8Qc

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Tim v Jim Great North Run challenge -

My money is on @TimJWilko…

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In aid of two wonderful causes (Yorkshire Cancer and Children’s Cancer North), I’m taking on @JimHester_PLP in a Great North Run, Tim vs Jim challenge! I’m following it up with a Marathon in October. If you can spare a few quid, please visit https://t.co/kn8Ru84UHT

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My latest Industrial Disease Update - a review of an Asbestosis case with limitation and causation in dispute:

https://t.co/krOaEpXKQg

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Last training session before the tri on Saturday done! I’m really close to reaching my target of £1000 for @LeedsWomensAid - please donate if you can! https://t.co/TVYveRkUIN 🏊🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

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My latest Industrial Disease post: Third-Party Disclosure in asbestos case:

Sparkes (as personal representative of Pauline Sparkes, deceased) v London Pension Funds Authority & Leigh Academies Trust [2021] EWHC 1265 (QB)

https://t.co/y0sMs4v5sO

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My latest Industrial Disease update - a Judicial Review of an Inquest considering the factual finding as to asbestos exposure:

R (on application of Wandsworth Borough Council) v HM Senior Coroner For Inner West London

https://t.co/0pKyblhQ7C

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