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Court of Appeal rejects compelling reasons test for striking out stalled claims in Blackberry v Optiemus

Court of Appeal clarifies when courts may strike out claims left dormant for years, rejecting a rigid legal test.

Court of Appeal allows fraud-tainted judgement to be set aside against innocent receiver in Lindsay v Outlook Finance

Court of Appeal rules a judgement procured by one party's fraud can be set aside against a non-fraudulent co-defendant.

Court of Appeal narrows damages in Next Generation Holdings v Finch client money fraud case

Court of Appeal cuts damages award after finding trading losses were not directly caused by directors' fraud.

High Court dismisses challenge to Chinese embassy planning permission at Royal Mint Court

High Court rejects residents' legal challenge to planning consent for China's new London embassy.

High Court grants Oxfordshire County Council injunction over unauthorised flag campaign

High Court grants injunction against named individuals and persons unknown over unauthorised flag affixing on highways.

Court of Appeal rules SIAC has no power to award costs in citizenship review cases

Court of Appeal confirms Special Immigration Appeals Commission cannot order costs without new rules from the Lord Chancellor.

High Court upholds restraint order against Perseus Ventures in Foskett dispute

High Court dismisses bid to overturn civil restraint order, finding repeated applications totally without merit.

High Court dismisses Whittaker appeal against order for sale of Dogwoof shares

High Court upholds forced sale of film company shares, rejecting arguments over valuation and unfair prejudice claim.