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In these uncertain times, with many, including legal representatives working from home and the courts operating with limited resources, the judiciary is making it easier for parties to agree or apply for extensions of time.
A litigation court order for indemnity costs means the party that lost has been ordered to pay a higher costs contribution to the winner than is standard. Judges…
The doctrine of precedent is one of the most important features of the law of England and Wales. It is important to understand in litigation when and if a past court decision is binding on subsequent courts. It can mean the difference between winning and losing a case.
During the lockdown, many businesses have moved to online and remote working. Action Fraud reports daily on coronavirus-linked fraudulent activity including phishing and online hacking scams. As companies continue to suffer financially, now more than ever, parties require the assistance of the court should an urgent injunction be necessary.
The Ministry of Justice and HM Courts and tribunal service have announced that due to the coronavirus pandemic, the work of the courts and tribunals will be consolidated…
The Court discussed the principles of disclosure in the recent case of Square Global Ltd v Leonard [2020] EWHC 1008 which case highlights the importance of involving solicitors in…
The defence of absolute privilege will usually apply in respect of allegations of defamatory wording contained in statements made in the course of judicial proceedings. If you are…
The Government has announced measures to protect commercial tenants who cannot pay rent because of COVID-19, from eviction. If you need help with renewals, evictions or breach of tenancy, our expert business tenancy solicitors are ready to help you.
In light of the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19 which are affecting many small businesses and individuals including commercial landlords, new legislation has been issued to assist these individuals.…
Conversations can easily be recorded by everyday devices, but can those recordings be deployed in litigation before the UK courts?