Latest Legal News

Articles

Siniakovich v Hassan-Soudey: unpaid court fees and the limitation period

An action is "brought" when the claim form is received by the court, even where the fee paid is incorrect.

Ansari v Chief Constable of North Wales Police: when does AF (No. 3) disclosure apply to phone seizures?

Schedule 7 stops, closed material proceedings and the limits of the AF (No. 3) disclosure standard

Attersley v UK Insurance: fixed costs apply to late Part 36 acceptance in ex-Protocol claims

Late acceptance of a Part 36 offer in an ex-Protocol claim does not entitle a claimant to standard basis costs, even where the case has since been allocated to the multi-track.

Barot v Secretary of State for the Home Department: time limits and the limits of merits in judicial review extensions

Extension of time refused where no good reason shown; underlying merits insufficient to rescue out-of-time applications.

Shoosmiths strengthens real estate team with new partner

Shoosmiths has appointed Simon Collis as Partner in its Real Estate practice, enhancing its capabilities in London

DeepIP secures $40 million funding round

DeepIP has successfully completed a $25 million Series B funding round, reaching a total of $40 million raised, as it aims to standardise AI-driven patent operations in a rapidly evolving market.

Challenging solicitors’ bills: lessons from Biggar v Howard Kennedy

A recent SCCO ruling clarifies when clients can challenge solicitors’ bills and the threshold for “special circumstances”

Cumbrian law firms unify for improved services

Cumbrian law firms Bendles Solicitors and Gaynham King & Mellor are merging to enhance client services