All Litigation articles – Page 6
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OpinionQOCS: a shift in the balance of power
How the new qualified one-way costs shifting rules will affect litigation dynamics and behaviour will soon become apparent.
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NewsCouncil allowed to defend £6m claim despite 'inexcusable' delay
Mesothelioma claim must proceed to trial as defence is so strong, judge concludes.
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NewsSony tries to hit pause on copyright battle with Jimi Hendrix Experience estates
Music giant claims English courts are not the right jurisdiction for the claims.
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NewsJudge throws out 'extravagant' claim about litigant's lookalike
Defendant alleged that solicitors were involved with false witness conspiracy.
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OpinionWe need to challenge the aggressive status quo in litigation
The Mindful Business Charter is aiming to change the way lawyers do litigation.
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NewsNews focus: Guidance on 'mindful' litigation seeks to address mental health issues
As the law focuses on mental health, aggressive and belligerent litigators appear to be an outdated breed. New guidance from the Mindful Business Charter aims to bring the profession up to date.
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NewsParalegal was unaware she was conducting unlawful litigation
Contempt application dismissed as court rules respondent did not know she was committing offence.
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NewsPermission to proceed not enough to stop indemnity costs
Court issues tough costs penalty after claimants only passed ‘low hurdle’ of getting to trial.
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NewsDefendant accusing party of 'warehousing' claim loses strike-out bid
Claimant did not simply put the matter on hold until it was convenient, judge rules.
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NewsCourt rejects defendant’s attempted U-turn on admission of liability
Claimant’s lawyers argued admission had partly been made to save inquest costs.
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NewsQuindell intelligence made no difference to price, court hears
Former Slater and Gordon director says it was assumed Quindell had authorised information to be shared.
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NewsLiP sending last-minute email had 'good reason' for missing deadline
Employment Appeal Tribunal finds that technical fault was responsible for message not getting through.
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NewsSlater and Gordon named in £63m High Court conspiracy claim
Watchstone, formerly known as Quindell, makes submissions over purported lost value of the business.
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NewsCosts protection still in place for last-minute discontinuance, rules CoA
Judge says QOCS cover is a ‘broad scheme of protection’ for unsuccessful claimants.
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News'Wholly mistaken': judge's adverse findings on non-party set aside
Appellant challenges findings of a judge in a conspiracy case where he was not a party.
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NewsSolicitors waived lien on litigation costs, Supreme Court rules
Candey examined whether solicitors should take priority over creditors in client’s insolvency.
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NewsSettlement day before trial 'moderately unreasonable', court rules
Judge rejects defendant’s suggestions that vast chunks of costs should be denied.