Compensating victims of terror
Damian Horan argues that it is essential the government treat all those affected by terrorism equitably, regardless of the form of terror used against them
20 June 2017
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Laws allowing ‘unpredictably high’ libel damages awards breach press freedom
Rules preventing judges from giving juries detailed directions breach article 10 ECHR, says Strasbourg court
15 June 2017
A recognised body of derivatives expertise
Sivakumaran Sivathillainathan considers the case of Darby Properties which has put the spotlight on the admissibility of expert evidence in banking litigation
14 June 2017
McKenzie Friends tread ‘fine line’ providing non-legal advice
What it means to conduct litigation is not clear, researchers find
12 June 2017
Cock-up, not conspiracy: preparing budgets and bills
Master Whalan’s decision in Jago confirms the need for budgets and bills to be prepared by a costs lawyer, explains Paul Bracewell
6 June 2017
Turning over pebbles: when to stop seeking disclosure and make an offer instead
There comes a point when there has to be clear advice to the client that absent any soundly based dispute of fact, the FDR should be the final hearing, urges District Judge Howard Kemp
6 June 2017
Law firm not liable to non-client third party
Professional negligence claim was time barred and with no real prospect of success, court rules
1 June 2017
No deal for HBOS over loss of business reputation?
Stuart Benzie considers whether a claim for loss of reputation can result in a payment of damages before the court
31 May 2017
Further erosion of legal professional privilege
Following Eurasian, a combination of fact finding with legal advice may enable a client to claim privilege, suggest Gavin Foggo and Veronique Bergau
31 May 2017
Defamation claims drop to lowest level since 2008
Social media drives rise in cases brought against individuals
30 May 2017
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