All Litigation articles – Page 39
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NewsSceptical insurer punished for ‘inexcusable delay’
Insurer had applied to have a £75,000 claim set aside, saying an allegation of fraud needed to be investigated.
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OpinionLawyers are proving shy over short trials
Streamlining in the Rolls Building has got off to a slow start.
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NewsCourt rejects £71m appeal over firm’s ‘conspiracy’ claim
Appeal judges rule collapsed firm cannot claim for damages over miners’ failed claims.
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NewsJudge censures HMRC over ‘austerity’ excuse for compliance failure
Court of Appeal says HM Revenue & Customs took ‘disturbing’ approach to complying with a tribunal order.
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NewsCJC presses ahead on fixed-costs extension
Advisory body workshop next week will examine issues related to fixed costs across civil ligitation.
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OpinionMandatory budgeting: on its way out?
Jackson might soon get his way on discretionary budgeting, but would that feel like a giant waste?
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NewsLandmark ruling on predictive coding in disclosure
Judgment could create a new standard for automating document review process.
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FeatureWithout prejudice privilege
The application of the privilege came into question in a recent Court of Appeal case.
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OpinionFixed fees: what will it mean?
Litigators may not welcome Jackson’s sweeping changes but extending fixed fees could improve access to the courts.
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NewsJackson: fixed costs needed for all claims up to £250k
Major extension of fixed fees regime 'a price worth paying' says architect of civil reforms.
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OpinionA big case for 2016
The Supreme Court will address an important issue on the finality of settlements.
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OpinionBilling: a need-to-know change
Lawyers must be adequately briefed on new electronic billing if it is to be introduced without wasting time and expense.
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NewsDecision postponed on proposal for new October bill of costs
Civil Procedure Rule Committee says recommendations of costs experts will require more time to analyse.
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OpinionAnother big challenge for the PI sector
The assignment of CFAs is a key battle for claimant firms.
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NewsMirror’s appeal against phone-hacking awards dismissed
Awards made in the High Court to victims of phone hacking were part of a ‘careful and comprehensive judgment’, Court of Appeal rules.
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NewsSupreme Court rejects second shot at relief from sanctions
Deputy High Court judge had initially allowed relief after Mr Justice Hildyard dismissed applicants’ first appeal.
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NewsAddleshaw settles Berezovsky fee dispute
Settlement reached over unpaid fees relating to litigation by late Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky.
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OpinionBundle of contradictions?
A contrary decision would have dealt the concept of unbundling a grievous blow.
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Call to make electronic filing mandatory in Rolls Building
CPRC advised that electronic filing should become mandatory if not enough parties take it up voluntarily
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NewsJudge throws out negligence claim after two-year hiatus
High Court says judge was entitled to think claimants had abandoned their case against law firm.