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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 …
High Court orders foreign defendant to disclose assets worldwide to aid execution
The High Court has reaffirmed its jurisdiction under section 37(1) of the Supreme Court Act 1981 to compel defendants who are subject to the court's …
High Court decision warns of strict post-Jackson approach to case management
The High Court has emphasised that recent amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) require the court to pay close attention to …
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 confirms mental element of deceit
The Court of Appeal has considered the mental element required for a successful claim in deceit, or fraudulent misrepresentation, finding that there is …
Service of EU proceedings in England: receipt by fax sufficient to seise foreign court
The High Court has decided that receipt by fax at the Foreign Process Section (FPS) of the English court of proceedings commenced in another member …
New book by Herbert Smith Freehills disputes partners: "Disclosure of Information: Norwich Pharmacal and Related Principles"
Simon Bushell and Gary Milner-Moore's new book "Disclosure of Information: Norwich Pharmacal and Related Principles" was published by Bloomsbury …
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 …
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