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COVID-19 Disruption and Legal Deadlines – Guideline Court of Appeal Ruling
The COVID-19 pandemic inevitably caused disruption to the civil justice system – but to what extent, if any,…
Ukraine War Disruption Forces Adjournment of Bank’s $4.2 Billion Fraud Claim
The hugely disruptive impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is being felt throughout the world – and the…
Brexit Triggers Jurisdictional Dispute in Alpine Skiing Accident Case
The sun came up as usual the day after Brexit but, from a legal point of view, much…
Drain Cleaner Incident – High Court Takes Hard Line on Evidence Disclosure
Experienced litigators will tell you that much of their most important work goes on in the background, long…
Litigation – You Need a Lawyer to Navigate the Procedural Minefield
The litigation process can, to a non-lawyer, appear to be a maze of procedural rules replete with traps…
Victim of Polish Road Accident Can Pursue His Damages Claim in England
The concept of ‘domicile’ is notoriously difficult to pin down, but there is no doubting its central importance…
Are Court Hearings Conducted by Video-Link Fair? Guideline Ruling
The conduct of most civil litigation by video-link during the COVID-19 pandemic was always likely to give rise…
Wholesaler’s Competition Complaint Founders on Inadequately Pleaded Case
The first rule of litigation is to plead your case in a sufficiently detailed, intelligible and logical manner,…
Justice and Common Sense Trump Finality in Asbestos Widow’s Case
If judges’ decisions were treated as anything other than final, there would be no end to litigation. However,…
Unwelcome Publicity is a Price That Must Usually be Paid for Open Justice
The open justice principle demands that litigants who choose to fight their cases in a public forum must…
Worldwide Freezing Orders and Dissipation of Assets – Guideline Ruling
Worldwide freezing orders (WFOs) are a powerful, some might say draconian, tool and will only be issued if…
Court of Appeal Considers Consequences of Judge’s ‘Inexcusable Delay’
The Dickensian days of justice moving at a glacial pace are thankfully behind us. In one case, however,…
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