All Dispute Resolution articles – Page 21
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FeatureWhere are we now?
Dominic Regan gives us his predictions on what the rest of 2014 has in store for civil litigation
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Analysis
Thevarajah v Riordan [2014] EWCA Civ 15
Court of Appeal overturned the Chancery Division’s (ChD) decision to grant relief from sanctions, finding that the ChD could not make an inconsistent order granting relief unless and until the original order had been set aside by way of a variation or revocation.
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Murills v Berlanda and Belvedere Medical Group Ltd (in liquidation) [2014] EWCA Civ 6
This case was struck out by the Court of Appeal because the claimant’s solicitors had not followed the right procedure for service of court proceedings and not given an address for service of the claim form.
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Rehill v Rider Holdings [2014] EWCA Civ 42
Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the defendant on withdrawn part 36 offer to settle a personal injury claim made when the claimant knew his prognosis was clear, and orders the dishonest claimant to pay litigation costs.
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Starbev GP Ltd v Interbrew Central European Holding BV [2013] EWHC 4038 (Comm)
A reminder of the test the court must apply when considering whether a document is subject to litigation privilege.
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MA Lloyd & Sons Ltd v PPC International Ltd [2014] EWHC 41 (QB)
The claimant was debarred from producing evidence about an issue at trial because it failed to comply with an order for exchange of witness statements.
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Webb Resolutions Ltd v E-Surv Ltd [2014] EWHC 49 (QB)
This case illustrates more robust and stricter approach the courts are now taking, following the Jackson reforms, and how not complying with court rules can lead to heavy costs sanctions.
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AnalysisSpotlight: Mitchell v News Group Newspapers Ltd [2013] EWCA Civ 1526
Court of Appeal provided guidance, in light of the Jackson Reforms, on the circumstances in which relief from sanctions relating to non-compliance with rules, practice directions or court orders will be granted.
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FeatureCan I get a witness?
Amanda Stevens’ top tips on being an effective expert witness in a post-Jackson litigation landscape
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FeatureSocial climbers
Being Tweetwise: one manager explains how to get the most out of Twitter for your firm
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Feature
Hot tubbing – a clean start?
Could the hot tubbing phenomenon extend to other parts of the process, wonders John Seed