All Litigation articles – Page 10
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NewsFormer Dechert client denies ‘perjury school’ knowledge
Emirate fund says a meeting in Switzerland was ‘outside the scope’ of Dechert’s retainer.
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NewsUkraine war service trumps litigation, judge rules
Trial of Ukrainian lender Privatbank’s $4.2bn (£3.2bn) fraud claim was adjourned last week.
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NewsJudge finds ‘no justification’ for firm charging £1,100 an hour
Lord Justice Males says parties must provide 'clear and compelling' proof that costs are justified.
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NewsEntrepreneur appealing contempt finding in £200,000 dispute with Farrer & Co
Julie Meyer, 55, found in contempt for a ‘deliberate, cynical and continuing’ breach of court orders.
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NewsInternational firm rebuked over insufficient checks on mass group action
Hausfeld criticised by judge after collapse of cartel case involving almost 65,000 Chinese claimants.
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NewsCourt of Appeal hears bid to revive £5bn Brazil group claim
More than 200,000 Brazilian citizens are suing mining giant BHP over 2015 collapse of Fundao dam.
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NewsParties suing Russia concerned that lawyers will drop out
Court rejects plea to bring forward deadline despite White & Case dropping Russian clients.
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NewsDishonesty finding overturned after claimant ‘ambushed’ at trial
Judge says RTA claimant should have been given chance to respond to dishonesty allegation.
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NewsMediation seen as ‘form of capitulation’, MoJ poll finds
Lawyers also perceived as less likely to recommend ADR in order to prolong litigation.
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NewsWar in Ukraine delays $4.2bn fraud trial
Ukrainian lender Privatbank’s claim against former owners now likely to be tried in 2023.
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News‘Phone hacking’ litigation continues – for now
High Court refuses News Group Newspapers’ application for ‘final cut-off date’ in litigation.
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NewsGood Law Project fails to revive PPE claim after serving one day late
Legal campaign group loses appeal over late service of claim form.
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NewsDubai ruler’s litigation was ‘abusive’, judge rules
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum acted ‘remorselessly’ against his ex-wife, court rules.
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NewsCommercial partner apologises for judgment embargo breach
International fraud litigation specialist sent appeal result to ‘social’ WhatsApp group ‘in error’.
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NewsDechert’s London office hosted ‘cover story’ meetings, court hears
International firm’s former head of white-collar crime said to have put key witnesses through ‘mock trial’.
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NewsListed funder bullish despite Covid-19 'disruption'
Litigation Capital Management sees ‘strong and increased demand for our capital’.
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NewsBT asks Court of Appeal to amend second-ever CPO
Telecoms giant’s appeal is first appellate consideration of opt-in or opt-out claims.
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NewsENRC drops second libel claim over ‘dirty money’ allegations
A separate libel claim by the former FTSE 100 company collapsed earlier this month.
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NewsMishcon fighting football club’s £20m negligence claim
London firm admits breach of duty but denies causation and loss, High Court hears.