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Article published on recent CJEU decision which increases predictability of jurisdiction in tort cases
Under EU rules, a tort claim may be brought in the courts of the member state where the harmful event occurred, as an alternative to suing in the courts …
Strong grounds required to justify independent re-review of disclosure
A recent High Court decision confirms that the court can order a re-review of disclosure by an independent lawyer, although "strong grounds" are required …
Supreme Court decision highlights importance of contract terms in protecting principal from agent's insolvency
The Supreme Court has held that a principal was entitled to recover payments collected by its agent on its behalf following the agent's insolvency: …
New rules for appeals to the Court of Appeal to apply from 3 October
The procedural rules governing appeals to the Court of Appeal are to be amended and restructured with effect from 3 October 2016. Key changes …
Court of Appeal finds subsequent events should not be taken into account to reduce defrauded claimant's damages
The Court of Appeal has held that a defrauded purchaser's damages should not be reduced on the basis that, as matters transpired, the purchaser was not …
Judgment handed down in long-running class action regarding the Ocensa pipeline in Colombia
In a recent decision, the High Court has rejected claims by a group of Colombian Farmers in relation to the construction of the Ocensa pipeline in …
Payments to witnesses contingent on outcome of litigation were contrary to public policy but did not result in strike-out
The High Court has found that agreements entered into by a successful claimant to make payments to witnesses contingent on the success of the litigation …
Final report in Lord Justice Briggs's Civil Courts Structure Review
Lord Justice Briggs's final report in his review of the future of the civil courts structure was published last week. Key recommendations relevant …
Court of Appeal clarifies when court will allow inspection of documents mentioned in witness statement or statement of case
In a recent decision, the Court of Appeal has clarified the approach to be taken in determining whether the court should allow inspection of a document …
Civil Justice Council report published today on concurrent expert evidence including "hot-tubbing"
The Civil Justice Council has today published a report on Concurrent Expert Evidence & ‘Hot-Tubbing’ in English Litigation since the ‘Jackson …
Recent decision illustrates dangers of not complying with pre-action protocols
In a recent decision, the County Court ordered a defendant to pay the costs of a claimant who discontinued her claim, reversing the usual costs position. …
Better rights against insurers of 'insolvent' entities - finally here
The Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010 will come into force on 1 August 2016, replacing the current legislation (which dates from 1930) and …
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