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Court of Appeal clarifies scope of potential liability under the Misrepresentation Act 1967
A recent Court of Appeal decision provides welcome clarity for issuers on the scope of their potential liability under the Misrepresentation Act 1967, …
Employers may owe duty of care to employees in conduct and settlement of claims
The Court of Appeal has ruled that a Police Commissioner, who was sued for vicarious liability for the actions of police officers, might arguably …
Expert evidence – the need to engage
A recent High Court decision illustrates the need for parties to cooperate in the process of producing expert evidence, to ensure the reports are …
A litigator's yearbook: 2016 (England and Wales)
2016 has been an eventful year on any measure. While it may not be remembered principally for developments relating to commercial litigation, there has …
Court of Appeal upholds summary judgment for breach of jurisdiction clauses
The Court of Appeal has rejected a jurisdiction challenge and upheld the grant of summary judgment in proceedings claiming damages for the commencement …
High Court applies narrow interpretation of “client” for purposes of legal advice privilege
In a decision handed down today, the High Court has applied the much-criticised Court of Appeal decision in Three Rivers No 5 to find that interviews …
Court of Appeal clarifies test for granting security for costs against non-EU claimants
A recent Court of Appeal decision has clarified how the court will exercise its discretion when granting an order for security for costs against a …
Court of Appeal finds trustees in bankruptcy could not waive bankrupt's privilege
In a recent judgment, the Court of Appeal has held that trustees in bankruptcy could not waive legal professional privilege of a bankrupt, even though …
Court of Appeal refuses to imply term where contract incomplete
The Court of Appeal has held, by a majority, that no binding agreement was reached between the seller of several flats and an estate agent, as the …
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 …
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