All Litigation articles – Page 32
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FeatureLitigation – 2017 in review
BPE Solicitors v Hughes-Holland [2017] UKSC 21, a solicitors’ negligence claim, was the Supreme Court’s first opportunity to review the 20-year-old House of Lords SAAMCO principle, which underpins the calculation of loss in professional negligence claims. The court reaffirmed the SAAMCO judgment, referred to by Lord Sumption as ‘one of ...
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News'Change your attitude': judge threatens litigators with 'draconian' costs penalties
Fixing hearings around the diaries of busy counsel is ’a clear case of the tail wagging the dog’, says Mr Justice Fraser.
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NewsLitigation funder backs £100m trucking cartel claim
Collyer Bristow to represent claimants who fell foul of trucking cartel.
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NewsFirst swaps mis-selling case heads to Rolls Building
Claim against Barclays for the alleged mis-selling of financial products will be heard in the commercial court on Monday.
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NewsInterim statute bills must contain disbursements, court rules
Appeal supports decision that clients must be given adequate information to challenge a law firm’s bill.
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NewsAppeal backs 'fundamental dishonesty' finding when it was not pleaded
Case believed to be the first to test the principle of fundamental dishonesty when judge is first to raise the defence.
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FeatureCivil litigation: a future in dispute
As competitor jurisdictions look to exploit Brexit and costs are squeezed further, lawyers at the Gazette’s latest roundtable reflect on the seemingly permanent revolution in civil litigation work.
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NewsDispute between claimant firms threatened a 'Punch and Judy show'
Judge blocks firm from joining two others as lead solicitors on group litigation order.
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NewsLawyers agree landmark deal to fund victim's future care
Insurers and claimant solicitors broker agreement that wil be triggered when victim needs therapy.
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NewsFirm hire: Shakespeare Martineau
Shakespeare Martineau snaps up insurance litigation specialist.
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FeatureGroup litigation: Strength in numbers
The relationship between group litigation and litigation funding is tightening.
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FeatureElectric reams
Litigators remain reluctant to move away from standard disclosure, despite Jackson LJ’s best efforts. Could technology be a panacea in the battle to control costs?
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OpinionBullying advocates is not a judicial prerogative
Familiar accusations will be levelled against those who dare to complain of judges’ behaviour. But they’re not snowflakes.
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News'We've got your back' - Jackson LJ calms unbundling fears
Civil litigaton reform architect says the courts must ensure solicitors’ concerns about offering limited services are met.
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NewsFour-day trial confirmed for media lawyer Lewis' fees battle
Arguments over counterclaims finally ended after High Court rejects latest application from firm.
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NewsWatchstone fights Slater and Gordon claims armed with £3.5m
Watchstone continues to state its determination to fight £600m claims.
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FeatureCriminal justice: How best to stop economic crime
Are those responsible for preventing and controlling economic crime really up to it?
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News£37m Paterson fund to compensate 750 victims of surgeon
Private health provider says payout talks to compensate victims began as soon as doctor was convicted.
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NewsDeadline day dispute after claimant serves in final moments
Judge admits ‘tension’ between rules as she attempts to clarify standards expected of litigators.