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“Opt-out” class action for UK competition claims a step closer to reality
On Thursday 23 January the government introduced the Consumer Rights Bill to Parliament. The Bill includes proposals for a new collective …
US Supreme Court rejects jurisdiction over foreign corporation based on its subsidiary’s contacts with the forum
For the first time ever, the United States Supreme Court has addressed whether a foreign corporation may be subjected to a court’s general jurisdiction …
New York High Court rejects novel cause of action for medical monitoring
For many years, plaintiffs in United States courts have sought to avoid established limits on tort claims, and to recover compensation even when …
High Court finds damages not an inadequate remedy due to contractual limitation clause and refuses interim injunction
The High Court has refused to grant an interim injunction, holding on the basis of prior authority that a limitation clause excluding certain heads of …
Court of Appeal overturns order granting "second bite at the cherry"
The Court of Appeal has overturned an order granting a second application for relief from sanctions for failure to comply with an unless order, with the …
Commercial Court rejects claim to litigation privilege
In the latest decision illustrating the court's strict approach when applying the test for litigation privilege, the Commercial Court …
High Court applies new express powers to limit witness evidence
In what appears to be the first High Court decision applying the court's new express powers to limit factual witness evidence, the court has restricted …
Review of practice and procedure in the Chancery Division of the High Court: final report published
A review of current practices and procedures for the conduct of business in the Chancery Division, known as the "Chancery Modernisation Review", has been …
Update on defamation legislation - coming into force 1 January 2014
On 1 January 2014, four important legislative changes concerning the law of defamation will come into force including the Defamation Act 2013. Click here …
Court of Appeal applies Mitchell guidance and finds defendant cannot rely on witness evidence served late
The Court of Appeal has held that a defendant Chief Constable's late service of witness statements meant that it could not rely on …
A litigator’s yearbook: 2013 (England and Wales)
As we approach the end of 2013, it's a chance to look back at the year that was and assess the changes it has brought. Below is our summary of key …
Court of Appeal finds that default provisions in share purchase agreement are unenforceable penalties
A recent Court of Appeal decision has highlighted the rule against penalties, demonstrating that a penalty can include not only a requirement to pay …
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