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UKHO v Samyung ENC: High Court issues unless order over persistent disclosure breaches

Persistent non-compliance with disclosure orders leads to £90 million strike-out sanction

Al Hashimi v Secretary of State for the Home Department: British Overseas Citizenship claim fails on jurisdictional grounds

High Court dismisses nationality challenge by claimant residing abroad due to lack of ECHR jurisdiction.

R v Maria Kwiatkowska: Court of Appeal examines modern slavery defence and trafficking victim convictions

Court allows appeals against 2011 and 2015 convictions but dismisses later appeals despite trafficking background.

Gill v Anand: Relief from sanctions refused after repeated breaches of unless orders

Chronic non-compliance and unsubstantiated incapacity claims prove fatal to defendant's application.

Tucker v Howe: Section 71(3) assessment and personal liability for costs

Court clarifies who pays assessment costs and VAT recovery for administrators in probate disputes.

Jin Gumbrell v YPG Pembroke Studios Ltd: Court of Appeal overturns claim strike-out for litigant in person

Litigant in person successfully appeals after compliance dispute over unless order requiring particulars of claim.

A. Duda & Sons acquires Tozer Seeds

A. Duda & Sons, alongside G’s Group, has acquired Tozer Seeds Ltd, enhancing their seed business operations

Forsters appoints Craig Thompson as head

Forsters has appointed Craig Thompson as Head of International to enhance its global presence and strategy