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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 …
US Supreme Court provides new avenue for defendants to challenge securities class certification
The US Supreme Court has issued a unanimous decision reaffirming the “fraud-on-the-market” doctrine that has been a cornerstone of modern securities …
ADR Practical Guides launched
We have launched the first in our series of Herbert Smith Freehills ADR Practical Guides, designed to provide practical insights into various …
Court of Appeal finds deliberate non-payment did not justify termination
In a recent decision, the Court of Appeal held that the deliberate withholding of payments due under a contract, in circumstances where the counterparty …
Court of Appeal to look again at Mitchell guidance on relief from sanctions
Over the past two days the Court of Appeal has heard three appeals against judgments seeking to apply the Mitchell guidance on the new test …
Court of Appeal finds proceedings for contempt may be brought against foreign director of corporate party
The Court of Appeal has held that proceedings for civil contempt may be brought against a director of a foreign company which is party to proceedings in …
Two upcoming webinars: updates on jurisdiction and commercial contracts
Next week we will be delivering two update webinars for Herbert Smith Freehills clients and contacts, covering developments in jurisdiction and …
Commercial Court considers when contracting party may have duty to make disagreement known
The Commercial Court has recently considered when a party may have a duty to correct a mistake or assumption by its counterparty under the principle of …
Court of Appeal confirms company assets fall outside direct scope of freezing injunction against company's owner
The Court of Appeal has clarified the definition of "assets" for the purpose of the standard form freezing injunction, confirming that assets belonging …
Jackson LJ confirms his reforms do not require courts to refuse reasonable extensions
In a judgment handed down yesterday, Lord Justice Jackson has taken the opportunity to clarify the effect of his reforms on extensions of time: Hallam …
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