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Stockler v Royal Albert Hall: proportionality in costs assessments after West guidance

Complex contractual disputes may justify substantial legal costs despite modest monetary claims

FOIA tribunal lacks jurisdiction when Commissioner declines frivolous complaints

First-tier Tribunal confirms no appeal right exists when Information Commissioner refuses to issue decision notice under section 50(2)(c) FOIA

Court of Appeal clarifies Part III 1984 Act leave test in billionaire divorce case

The Court of Appeal establishes key precedents for financial relief applications following foreign divorce proceedings.

Petrov v Regional Court Sofia: extradition appeal refused on Article 3 grounds

Bulgarian prison assurances deemed adequate despite critical CPT report findings

High Court costs judgement in Bionome Technology v Clearwater establishes proportionality principles

High Court rules on proportionality in intellectual property costs assessment following unsuccessful appeal

High Court confirms Spotlight not employment agency under UK law

Digital directories distinguished from traditional employment agencies in landmark performer platform ruling

High Court clarifies Aarhus Convention procedural requirements in traffic regulation dispute

Deputy High Court Judge confirms protective costs regime after council's late challenge

High Court clarifies costs allocation in franchising dispute

Court determines cost recovery principles following preliminary issues victory in Ellis v John Benson Limited.