Litigation Notes

Digital property and the limits of conversion: High Court strikes out conversion claim for misappropriation of Bitcoin

High Court finds legal advice privilege is not limited to lawyer/client communications but extends to "intra-client" communications

Commercial Court Report for 2024-2025 highlights another busy year

US courts find privilege applies to use of public AI tools by self-represented litigants

High Court imposes constructive trust over properties purchased with misappropriated company funds

Litigation developments: England and Wales – Quarterly update

UK Jurisdiction Taskforce publishes Report on Control of Digital Assets

Witness coaching: when tech meets testimony

Supreme Court confirms suspension of payment obligations under letters of credit due to UK Russian sanctions regime

The decision also clarifies the scope of protection offered by s.44 SAMLA, where payment is withheld in the reasonable belief of compliance with sanctions.

Court of Appeal finds expert's determination was not manifestly in error

Court of Appeal refuses relief from sanctions following breach of unless order to provide security for costs

France introduces confidentiality protection for legal opinions prepared by in-house lawyers

The move is a significant shift in the country's legal landscape.