All Litigation articles – Page 4
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OpinionCompulsive viewing – all eyes on Churchill
Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council could significantly reshape the litigation landscape.
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NewsIntervenor hit with £20,000 costs for acting unreasonably
Family Division chief sees off ‘chilling effect’ argument to order Association of Clinical Psychologists to pay adverse costs.
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NewsLondon still top dispute resolution hub
Law Society research confirms that the UK capital is the most attractive centre for commercial litigation and international arbitration.
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NewsAdaptable lawyers will thrive in an AI world, judge says
Costs lawyers conference hears AI has potential to massively reduce litigation costs.
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NewsJudge critical of solicitors' 'lazy approach' to trial bundle
Mr Justice Constable laments ‘regrettable lack of constructive co-operation’ between lawyers.
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NewsLaw firm in court dispute with former outsourcing partner
SRA authorised new firm in 2020 but relationship with outsourcing partner later broke down.
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NewsJudge pleads for end to deluge of authorities
More than 150 authorities cited for three-day hearing in commercial court.
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News‘Without prejudice’ letter on ADR was ‘plainly not’
Costs ruling finds a letter referred to in submissions did not relate to communications about specific offer.
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News£80,000 costs bill for litigant who attacked judge’s honesty
Litigant goaded lawyers and questioned their competence in failed personal data claim.
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ProfileLawyer in the news: Luke Streatfeild, Hausfeld
Partner and competition litigation specialist, London
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OpinionFixed costs extension will mean a worse service. Clients need to be told
There is no point spinning it: the client-lawyer relationship will have to change from October.
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NewsMiddle East firm picks London for European expansion
Meysan Partners says UK capital is a preferred location for international litigation and arbitration.
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NewsParties in multi-billion-dollar dam collapse claim argue over liability contributions
Mining giant wants joint venture partner to pay toward damages if it is found liable for catastrophic collapse of Brazilian dam.
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NewsAppeal allowed despite 'disastrously handled' litigation
Ruling in favour of appellant in family case made ‘with a very heavy heart’.
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NewsCourt of Appeal showdown on compulsory mediation
Campaign groups say the precedent set almost 20 years ago in Halsey cannot be upheld.
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News'Pitiful' collusion claim against firm thrown out in High Court
Judge says claimant had three chances to advance his case and now 'enough is enough'.
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NewsCourt rules single form can be used for 3,000-plus military claims
Initial decision in hearing loss claim had caused havoc as cases were delayed and firm had to pay £400,000 in fees.
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OpinionCould exemplary damages discourage corporate wrongdoings?
A 'punishment tax' would change attitudes of current and prospective wrong-doers towards litigation risk.
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NewsRetired solicitor lambasted for 'snoring' during evidence
Judge pointed out to representative eight times that he was asking leading questions.