Litigation

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Getting service of a claim right in litigation

Emma Lowe explains why proper service of a claim is crucial in litigation and how to avoid common pitfalls that can derail a case.

Court rejects 'shareholder rule' in dispute with glencore

John Bedford examines the implications of the High Court's decision to reject Shareholder Privilege Rule in Aabar v Glencore

Cost management dispute in consolidated claims

High Court addresses cost management and trial scheduling in a complex consolidated case

Evolving pre-action protocols: a new era in civil litigation

The Civil Justice Council’s Phase Two Report marks a pivotal moment in refining pre-action protocols and shaping dispute resolution practices

The perils of social media when pursuing a damages claim

Jon Andrews, a Partner at Express Solicitors, looks at social media in regards to its implications for a claimant involved in personal injury litigation behaving in a way that is inconsistent with their pleaded case or medical evidence

Supreme Court overturns Hirachand decision: a landmark shift for 1975 Act claims

Cathryn Culverhouse explains how the Supreme Court’s judgment in Hirachand v Hirachand redefines financial need under the 1975 Act

Thriving as a working parent in litigation – an impossible dream or a near reality?

Tim Sales, a Committee Member of the London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA) and a Partner at CMS, discusses the progress made in terms of thriving as a working parent and the challenges that remain

The importance of careful drafting of security documentation

Simon Jerrum examines two High Court decisions on fixed vs. floating charges and their implications for security documentation