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New exception to costs management procedures for commercial claims over £2 million
The new "costs management” procedures that are being introduced for multi-track cases commenced on or after 1 April 2013 will not apply to cases in the …
Our new "Handy client guide to the Jackson reforms"
The long-awaited Jackson reforms will come into force on 1 April 2013 and will bring about major changes to civil litigation in England and Wales. We …
Court of Appeal construes exclusion clause narrowly to prevent party being left without remedy
The Court of Appeal has recently held that an exclusion clause should not be construed as excluding liability for lost profits where this would have left …
Court of Appeal guidance on assessing reasonableness in attempts to mediate and negotiate
The English Court of Appeal has given guidance on the issues a court should address when assessing the reasonableness of a successful party’s refusal to …
Court of Appeal considers limits of recoverable loss in contract
The Court of Appeal has considered the correct approach to determining when a type of loss caused by a breach of contract should nonetheless be regarded …
Supreme Court refuses to pierce corporate veil in VTB Capital Plc's jurisdiction appeal
The Supreme Court has today unanimously refused to pierce the corporate veil in order to treat an alleged fraudster as a party to a contract entered into …
New "opt-out" class action to be introduced for competition claims
The government has today published its plans for reforming the UK regime for competition law private actions, including the creation of a new …
Court of Appeal allows departure from court approved costs budget in controversial decision
The Court of Appeal has overturned the decision of the Senior Costs Judge that there was "no good reason" to depart from the claimant’s approved …
Exception to Jackson reforms for claims by insolvent companies
The government has clarified which claims will benefit from the continued recoverability of CFA success fees and ATE insurance premiums, following its …
Draft Damages-Based Agreements Regulations have surprising implications
The government yesterday published the draft Damages-Based Agreements (DBA) Regulations 2013, which were laid before Parliament on 21 …
UK Supreme Court refuses to extend privilege to accountants
The Supreme Court confirmed today that legal advice privilege ("LAP") cannot be claimed in respect of confidential communications between accountants and …
Impact of stay on procedural deadlines
A recent High Court decision illustrates the need for parties to be clear as to the impact of a stay on procedural time limits in the action: UK Highways …
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