Procedures

Articles

17 Jun 2024

Privilege and prejudice

Christian Cox provides an overview of the common terms often attached to legal correspondence, and examines their oft misunderstood or misused nature

4 Apr 2024

Drawbacks of Section 28 and pre-recorded cross-examinations

Lesley Manley analyses Section 28's impact, balancing witness protection with trial delays and potential injustices, urging procedural integrity and further evaluation

12 Mar 2024

“The solution for a dissatisfied litigant is not to threaten the judge”

Annabel Whittaker explores the multiple lessons from Ferme v Gwinnutt

11 Dec 2023

Sanctions, control, and contractual disputes: The Litasco case

Following the High Court's decision on Litasco SA's payment dispute, Jon Felce, Mikhail Vishnyakov and Florence Sandberg explore the complexities of sanctions, control tests, and contract law amid geopolitical tensions

5 Dec 2023

Hands off: the concept of ownership in file requests concerning a solicitor’s telephone recordings

James Winterbottom takes a closer look at the law around file requests in the context of Turner v Coupland Cavendish Ltd [2023] EWHC 2721 (SCCO)

6 Nov 2023

Reform is needed to protect victims of domestic abuse in the family courts

Charlotte Image-Flower addresses the progress and challenges in addressing domestic abuse in family courts

10 Oct 2023

Understanding and navigating client capacity in legal proceedings

Solicitors must deftly navigate the nuances of mental capacity in clients, explains Tiggy Hawkesworth

27 Jun 2023

Key Updates to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct

On 8 June 2023, the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (“OECD”) agreed key revisions to the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct (the “Guidelines”) which will have an important impact on corporate sustainability, particularly in relation to businesses' human rights and environmental responsibilities.The update has been written by Francois Holmey and Amber Courtier who are members of Carter-Ruck's International team.