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New code of conduct for litigation funders
A new code of conduct for litigation funders (who fund litigation or arbitration in return for a share of the proceeds) was launched on Wednesday, …
Assignment of claim void for champerty
In the context of litigation funded by third parties the courts have taken an increasingly liberal approach to the principles of champerty and …
Jackson reforms: taking stock
In addition to the headline reforms which are to be implemented through primary legislation currently before Parliament, progress is ongoing toward the …
Bill to bring in Jackson reforms published today
The government has today introduced legislation to implement the key proposals made by Lord Justice Jackson for the reform of civil litigation costs and …
Government announces important civil litigation reforms
The government yesterday announced its intention to go ahead with key proposals made by Lord Justice Jackson for the reform of civil litigation costs and …
ECHR finds success fees breached Article 10 rights
In a judgment released in January, the European Court of Human Rights held that the requirement for MGN to pay "success fees" due to Naomi Campbell's …
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