Litigation Notes

Court of Appeal confirms that dishonesty is essential ingredient in half-secret commission claims

This decision clarifies a number of important legal principles in secret and half-secret commission claims.

High Court allows case to proceed against defendant companies domiciled in England despite claims having more real and substantial connection with Brazil

Supply chain risk: Court of Appeal finds claims against Dyson relating to actions of Malaysian manufacturer should proceed in England

Data class actions: Court of Appeal upholds decision blocking "opt-out" representative action for misuse of private information

Court of Appeal finds lenders liable in motor finance broker commission cases

This decision is likely to have ramifications for both the consumer-finance sector and other consumer-facing industries with a business model involving …

High Court finds company director liable for misrepresentations made on behalf of the business

The decision applies the Supreme Court's recent restatement of the law on directors' accessory liability in tort

Court of Appeal upholds award of penal interest on tort damages under applicable foreign law

Commercial litigation podcast series – Episode 26: General update

Inducing a breach of contract: Court of Appeal considers necessary degree of participation in a third party's breach to establish tort of inducement

Supreme Court gives guidance on accessory liability of company directors and the remedy of account of profits

Case management and disclosure implications of environmental group action being brought as "global claim"

Supreme Court considers principles relating to remoteness in the tort of negligence