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Webinar alert - Deals and Disputes in Africa: Latest trends, practical workarounds and handling risk
On Thursday 16 May 2013 (12.45 – 1.45pm BST) Stéphane Brabant, Gavin Davies, Helena Anderson, John Ogilvie and Paula Hodges will deliver a live audio …
New Defamation Act receives Royal Assent
The Defamation Bill received Royal Assent on 25 April 2013. The main changes to the current law concern corporations and their ability to sue, website …
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 …
Webinar alert: Jurisdiction update
On Tuesday 30 April 2013 (12.45 – 1.45pm BST) Murray Rosen QC, Adam Johnson and Anna Pertoldi will deliver a live audio webinar in which they will …
Jackson ADR handbook published today
The "Jackson ADR Handbook" has been published today pursuant to Lord Justice Jackson's recommendation for publication of an authoritative mediation …
High Court orders disclosure of documents held in France despite French blocking statute
A recent decision has important implications for the approach the court should take in ordering disclosure of documents held in France where such …
Commercial Court refuses to award compound interest where interest losses not specifically pleaded
The Commercial Court has refused to award compound interest on sums in excess of US$1.5 billion paid away by the claimant bank as a result …
US Supreme Court decision reduces risk of US claims for violation of international law where no US connection
In a much-anticipated decision concerning the reach of the Alien Tort Claims Act (“ATS“) to foreign actors, the US Supreme Court has concluded that ATS …
High Court decision indicates strict line on revision of costs budgets
The High Court has considered the circumstances in which a costs budget, which has been approved by the court as part of a costs management order, …
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 …
Commercial Court considers principle that "there is no property in a witness"
The Commercial Court has held that it may be a contempt of court for a party to litigation to seek to prevent a witness or potential witness from …
Court of Appeal suggests rethink of prohibition on court-ordered compulsory mediation
The Court of Appeal has suggested that it may be time to review the rule in Halsey v Milton Keynes General NHS Trust [2004] EWCA Civ 576 prohibiting a …
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