All Litigation articles – Page 13
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NewsAmazon drivers poised to launch potential £140m group claim
Dispute will centre around whether delivery drivers are classified as self-employed.
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NewsCourt throws out wasted costs order bid against Baker McKenzie
Firm denied allegations of improper, unreasonable or negligent conduct in representing a losing party.
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NewsFormer president of Ukraine wins London jurisdiction challenge
The former president of Ukraine and the former governor of the country's central bank are protected by state immunity.
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NewsInsolvency funder prepares for Covid caseload surge
Manolete reports highest number of case referrals since July last year.
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NewsCourt lets late solicitors off hook - but don’t expect more ‘indulgence’
Claimant’s solicitors found to have emailed documents late and without permission, in 'unique' circumstances.
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NewsWithers fends off £12m claim in negligence action
Court criticises Withers partners for failing to take notes at crucial meeting.
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NewsJudge lambasts government lawyers who ignored court rules
Compliance requirements are not 'optional extras', health department is told.
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NewsDechert trial: accusations of lies, dishonesty and greed
The mammoth court case against Dechert and the Serious Fraud Office began over four months ago.
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NewsClients committed for contempt after non-payment of £1.2m costs bill
Judge finds that defendants sought to 'disrupt, frustrate and protract' proceedings through non disclosure.
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News‘Litigation isn’t a game’: Court blasts expert witness
High Court criticises witness who failed to assist the court in 'regrettable' proceedings.
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NewsCity firm secures £50m war chest to fund litigation
Agreement with litigation funder promises to offset potential risk to clients.
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NewsBarristers clash over disclosure of document in waiting area
Court rules that counsel waived privilege by lending her opponent the document in the court waiting area.
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NewsCourt adds City firm and ex-partner to hacking conspiracy claim
Dechert and former head of white collar crime strenuously deny wrongdoing in case of Jordanian lawyer.
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NewsCourt denies relief from sanctions after nine-year delay in application
Claimant had said he could not find a lawyer willing to take on his case during hiatus.
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NewsOfficial: MoJ will extend fixed recoverable costs
Government responds to consultation by largely embracing changes put forward by Sir Rupert Jackson.
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NewsMajor litigation funder admits caseload hit by Covid delays
Burford Capital reports a 'fairly quiet period' after 43% of its portfolio experiences pandemic-related delays.