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High Court restrains use of privileged documents disclosed by solicitor in breach of confidence
The High Court has held that a party retained the benefit of legal advice privilege in information provided to her solicitor which the …
Article published on recent clarification of Mitchell guidance on relief from sanctions
The Court of Appeal's decision in the high-profile Mitchell "plebgate" case last November introduced tough new guidance on the approach …
Supreme Court corrects "wrong turn" in English law, holding that bribes received by an agent are held on trust for the principal
Who is the rightful owner of a bribe? Is a bribe or secret commission received by an agent "held on trust" for his principal? Or is the principal's claim …
High Court considers relevance of Mitchell to late application to challenge jurisdiction
A deputy judge has held that deemed submission to the jurisdiction by failing to challenge jurisdiction on time is not a sanction, so no question of …
Court of Appeal confirms account of profits available as remedy for dishonest assistance
Some, if not quite born trustees, are appointed as such at the outset of a trust. Some achieve trusteeship at some later stage. And some have some …
New EU Regulation establishing European Account Preservation Order procedure
A new EU Regulation will come into force tomorrow establishing a European Account Preservation Order (EAPO) procedure to facilitate cross-border debt …
"Opening shot" protected by without prejudice privilege
The High Court has held that a draft Complaint in New York proceedings sent to the other party marked as a "preliminary draft" and "for settlement …
Court of Appeal confirms contractual rules apply by analogy to assessment of compensation under cross-undertaking in damages
A recent Court of Appeal decision has confirmed that the usual contractual rules, including as to remoteness of damage, apply by analogy to the …
High Court finds agreement to engage in time limited "friendly discussions" is enforceable
The Commercial Court has held that a dispute resolution clause requiring the parties to seek to resolve a dispute by friendly discussions constituted an …
Upcoming webinar - Compliance with court rules and orders post-Mitchell: Guidance for in-house lawyers
On Wednesday 16 July 12.45 – 1.45pm BST Chris Bushell, Gregg Rowan and Maura McIntosh will deliver a webinar for Herbert Smith …
Court of Appeal softens Mitchell guidance but insists no return to old culture of non-compliance
The Court of Appeal has today allowed appeals against a trio of judgments which it said did not correctly apply the well-known Mitchell …
High Court decision shows some flexibility in test of "good reason" for change of expert
The High Court has granted permission to change experts where the claimants' original expert was unwilling to continue, in circumstances …
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