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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 …
Court of Appeal allows claim for "loss of a chance" damages where claimant failed to establish causation on a balance of probabilities
In a claim for inducing a breach of contract, the Court of Appeal held that a football agent could claim damages for the lost chance of earning …
Court of Appeal decision illustrates high hurdle for establishing contract has been frustrated
A recent Court of Appeal decision acts as a reminder that the court will not lightly conclude that a contract has been frustrated, particularly …
Government loses round one of Brexit legal challenge as High Court rules that the approval of Parliament is required to trigger Article 50
In a landmark constitutional law ruling, the High Court yesterday ruled that the UK Government cannot trigger Article 50 without the approval of …
Court of Appeal finds party confined to contractual remedy for breach of contract
The Court of Appeal has upheld a decision that a buyer under a long term gas sale agreement was confined to the contractual remedy of "Default Gas" and …
Upcoming webinar – Litigation update
On Tuesday 8 November (12.45 – 1.45pm GMT), Anna Pertoldi, Maura McIntosh and Jan O’Neill will deliver a webinar for Herbert Smith …
Springboard injunction granted for misuse of confidential information relating to production process
The High Court has recently considered when, and for how long, injunctive relief should be granted as a remedy for breach of confidence: Kerry …
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