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A stark reminder of the restrictions on collateral use of disclosed documents, including information derived from them
The High Court has delivered a strong message as to the need for litigants to appreciate the rules relating to collateral use of disclosed documents, …
Witness evidence working group: survey on current rules and some radical alternatives
A working group was set up earlier this year, led by Mr Justice Popplewell, to review the current rules and practice and make recommendations for …
Service Regulation and Taking of Evidence Regulation will cease to apply post-Brexit
The government has published a draft statutory instrument, the Service of Documents and Taking of Evidence in Civil and Commercial Matters (Revocation …
Court of Appeal applies rigorous approach to assessing purpose element of claims to set aside transactions defrauding creditors
Despite evidence that a defendant knew he was facing potential proceedings which could bankrupt him, at the time he transferred assets to his son, the …
High Court finds strike out of response to unfair prejudice petition does not automatically entitle petitioner to relief
In a recent judgment, the High Court has considered the extent to which petitioners in relation to unfair prejudicial conduct of a company's affairs can …
Court of Appeal considers when court can use hindsight in assessing damages for "loss of a chance"
The Court of Appeal has considered the proper approach to awarding damages for the loss of a chance where a claimant has been deprived of a claim in …
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