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Court refuses permission for derivative action to proceed following risk/benefit analysis
The High Court has refused permission for two members of a company to continue a derivative action despite there being (at least) a prima facie case …
Court of Appeal finds settlement with contract breaker did not release claims against others who induced the breach
The Court of Appeal has held that a claimant's previous settlement with a contract breaker did not discharge his claims against the present defendants …
Court of Appeal upholds order for litigation funders to pay costs on the indemnity basis in high profile Excalibur litigation
Last Friday (18 November) the Court of Appeal dismissed an appeal brought by various third parties who funded the claims in the high profile …
Court of Appeal allows claim for "loss of a chance" damages where claimant failed to establish causation on a balance of probabilities
In a claim for inducing a breach of contract, the Court of Appeal held that a football agent could claim damages for the lost chance of earning …
Court of Appeal decision illustrates high hurdle for establishing contract has been frustrated
A recent Court of Appeal decision acts as a reminder that the court will not lightly conclude that a contract has been frustrated, particularly …
Government loses round one of Brexit legal challenge as High Court rules that the approval of Parliament is required to trigger Article 50
In a landmark constitutional law ruling, the High Court yesterday ruled that the UK Government cannot trigger Article 50 without the approval of …
Court of Appeal finds party confined to contractual remedy for breach of contract
The Court of Appeal has upheld a decision that a buyer under a long term gas sale agreement was confined to the contractual remedy of "Default Gas" and …
Upcoming webinar – Litigation update
On Tuesday 8 November (12.45 – 1.45pm GMT), Anna Pertoldi, Maura McIntosh and Jan O’Neill will deliver a webinar for Herbert Smith …
Springboard injunction granted for misuse of confidential information relating to production process
The High Court has recently considered when, and for how long, injunctive relief should be granted as a remedy for breach of confidence: Kerry …
Court of Appeal upholds order limiting recoverable costs to court fees where party failed to file costs budget
Lord Justice Jackson has delivered the leading judgment dismissing an appeal against imposition of the so-called "Mitchell" sanction where a party …
Claimant ordered to reveal funder's identity so defendant could apply for security for costs against funder
The High Court has ordered a claimant to reveal the identity of his litigation funder so that the defendant could apply for security for costs against …
Two High Court decisions illustrate broad application of without prejudice protection
In two recent cases, the courts have rejected attempts to introduce evidence of without prejudice (WP) communications. The decisions emphasise the …
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