Civil procedure

Articles

Sorry seems to be the hardest word… changes afoot for the law of apologies

Oliver Lock from Farrer & Co takes a closer look at the changes being proposed to legislation to facilitate apologies without admitting liability

Clarifying contempt of court

Helen Evans KC of 4 New Square explains what’s been happening with contempt of court applications arising out of litigation misconduct, and how the Law Commission’s consultation may affect the position in future

Swindon Borough Council's appeal dismissed over injunction breach

Swindon Borough Council's appeal against a decision on injunction breaches dismissed due to procedural time limits

High Court dismisses claims against police and railway company

High Court dismisses claims of wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution against police and railway company

Court dismisses GlaxoSmithKline's application for non-party costs order

High Court dismisses GlaxoSmithKline's application for an extension to seek costs from insurer Brit UW Ltd