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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 …
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 reins in role of "commercial common sense" in contractual interpretation
In a recent decision, the Court of Appeal has re-emphasised the importance of the contractual wording when construing commercial contracts: BMA Special …
Court of Appeal found agreement to pay instalments excluded right of set-off
The Court of Appeal has held that a settlement agreement, in which the defendant acknowledged that a debt was payable in full and agreed the mechanics …
Court of Appeal finds contract which left matters to be agreed not unenforceable for uncertainty
The Court of Appeal has recently held that a contract for the sale of goods which left matters, including certain charges and a shipping schedule, to be …
High Court implies duty of good faith into distributorship agreement
In a recent decision, the High Court has implied a duty of good faith into a Distribution Agreement: Yam Seng Pte Ltd v International Trade Corp Ltd …
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 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 …
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