Litigation

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Limited appeal of limited retainers

Even if care is taken to construct clear limits to a retainer, they may not withstand intense judicial scrutiny, warn Francesca Kaye and Ricky Cella

Litigation-averse Hopkins 'very likely' to appeal libel ruling

'A whole new world of defamation law has been opened up'

BSB: Direct access 'working well' but no room for complacency

Regulator's research finds barriers to schemes and 'poor service' from barristers

Jackson LJ considering 'intermediate' litigation track

Costs shifting is 'a two-edged sword' that both promotes and inhibits access to justice, says judge

Conspiracy cases and jurisdiction

In JSC BTA Bank, the Court of Appeal has provided further guidance on the rules regarding jurisdiction, writes Richard Foss

Ahead of the advice curve

Ahead of the Lord Chancellor's announcement, Megan Lafferty takes us through the practical considerations of a change in the Discount rate for personal injury claims

Commercial Bar under fire for promoting Dubai as a world arbitration centre

UAE 'an immature' legal system that is 'subject to regular abuse', says UK charity

David v Goliath litigation

Sivakumaran Sivathillainathan considers the increased importance of 'no win, no fee' agreements for SME and not-for-profit claimants post LASPO