All Litigation articles – Page 29
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NewsCourt slaps down defendant's bid to stop case without going to trial
Master’s original judgment had panicked claimant lawyers over the future conduct of litigation.
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NewsJudge berates aggressive litigation tactics 'from an earlier era'
Legal advisers for the parties 'regularly give the appearance of taking turns to outdo their opponents in terms of lack of cooperation’.
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NewsDisclosure reforms will 'change the culture' - Gloster
Ed Crosse Far-reaching reforms being piloted next year will bring about a much needed ‘change in culture’ in relation to disclosure, Dame Elizabeth Gloster told the Law Society’s commercial litigation conference yesterday. Gloster, who chaired the working group responsible for the changes, said the current rules made ...
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NewsLaw firm's complaint over Lloyds' black horse ad fails
Keystone Law said bank had been misleading through its stated commitment to supporting customers.
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NewsAppeal court gives Playboy club second chance in negligence claim
Judge rejects argument it would be abuse of process to allow second claim to continue.
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OpinionAll about the money
This week’s news tells two very different stories about civil dispute resolution.
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NewsLaw firm hits back over Volkswagen costs order
Harcus Sinclair says it was not informed of hearing or asked to submit evidence.
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NewsLiverpool mayor hails ambitious offshoot of US class action firm
Northern Powerhouse minister Jake Berry joins Liverpool Joe Anderson in lauding SPG Law, which aims to be one the biggest claimant firms in the north-west by the end of the year.
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NewsUS class action outfit lands in Liverpool to target VW claims
Arrival of New York heavyweight intensifies competition for a slice of the 'dieselgate' litigation.
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NewsShorter trials scheme goes permanent
Amendments to Civil Procedure Rules will provide for the Shorter Trials Scheme to operate from next month in the Business and Property Courts.
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OpinionBook review: gut feeling
Psychology, Emotion and Intuition in Work Relationships: The Head, Heart and Gut Professional by Henry Brown, Neil Dawson, Brenda McHugh
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NewsCourt warning after solicitor called by own client to give evidence
Mr Justice Fraser says it was highly unsatisfactory for national firm associate to be placed in such a position.
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NewsExcluded defendant given chance to contest £75k damages
Appeal judges say there is no reason to preclude defendant from making submissions on quantum.
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NewsCosts blow for tardy defendant with 'worse than hopeless' case
Court rules claimant ‘virtually succeeded’ with Part 36 offer accepted 15 months later.
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Judicial heavyweights hit out
Two of the country’s most senior judges have entered live political controversies to highlight vulnerable people’s plight within the justice system.
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NewsCourt of Appeal states vicarious liability laws have moved on
Independent contractor test now ‘firmly rejected’ for liability issues.
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NewsBusinesses shun UK courts in droves as Brexit looms
Companies are changing contracts to ensure disputes are heard in the EU rather than the UK, survey reveals.
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NewsCoA refuses costs 'carte blanche' to cases with multiple defendants
Judge also makes important ruling on recoverability of damages secured through Tomlin order.
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NewsOpen justice under threat for economic crime, warns damning report
Open justice is under threat in economic crime due to the way court lists operate, the difficulty of obtaining court documents and the number of hearings now being conducted in private, an anti-corruption non-government organisation (NGO) warns today. A report by Corruption Watch says the lack of transparency in the ...
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Costs judge applies 'wider criteria' in proportionality dispute
Student’s costs are preserved after court rules it would be wrong for her to pay.