All Dispute Resolution articles – Page 9
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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Court of Appeal ruled in favour of the defendant on withdrawn part 36 offer to settle a personal injury claim made when the claimant knew his prognosis was clear, and orders the dishonest claimant to pay litigation costs.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