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High Court finds no duty of good faith in exercising contractual right of termination
In a recent decision, the High Court held that a contractual right of termination did not have to be exercised in good faith. An express term of …
Court of Appeal comments on court's approach to costs management
In granting permission to appeal against a costs management order made under the pilot scheme in the Leeds Mercantile Court, the Court of …
High Court refuses extension of time for service of particulars, further illustrating new strict approach to compliance
The High Court has refused an application to extend time for service of particulars of claim in circumstances where a fresh action would be time barred, …
High Court decisions on admissibility of opinion evidence
In two recent decisions, the High Court has considered the circumstances in which opinion evidence contained in third party reports or articles is …
Our new Asia disputes blog
We have today launched Herbert Smith Freehills' new Asia disputes blog, Asia Disputes Notes, where you will find the latest updates on disputes related …
Court of Appeal reinforces principle of finality in litigation
The Court of Appeal has held that a civil recovery order and property freezing order made against the respondent's property, including overseas …
Five Court of Appeal judges designated to hear appeals arising from Jackson reforms
The Master of the Rolls, Lord Dyson, has designated five members of the Court of Appeal to hear appeals arising from the Jackson reforms. This implements …
Webinar alert: Commercial contracts update
On Wednesday 5 June 2013 (12.45 – 1.45pm BST) James Baily, Robert Moore and Julie Farley will deliver a live audio webinar on various topical issues …
High Court orders foreign defendant to disclose assets worldwide to aid execution
The High Court has reaffirmed its jurisdiction under section 37(1) of the Supreme Court Act 1981 to compel defendants who are subject to the court's …
High Court decision warns of strict post-Jackson approach to case management
The High Court has emphasised that recent amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) require the court to pay close attention to …
Court of Appeal decision on mitigation of loss
The Court of Appeal has held that an innocent party did not fail to take reasonable steps to mitigate its loss by not permitting the party that …
Court of Appeal confirms mental element of deceit
The Court of Appeal has considered the mental element required for a successful claim in deceit, or fraudulent misrepresentation, finding that there is …
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