Litigation/Dispute Resolution
Company fails in latest round of dispute with its litigation funders
A company in dispute with its litigation funders has failed in its bid to fortify their cross-undertakings in damages after arguing it wanted to use the contested funds to back litigation itself.
MR: Business & Property Courts cannot ignore digital revolution
The Business & Property Courts will have to embrace digital processes and artificial intelligence if they are to maintain their international pre-eminence, the Master of the Rolls has said.
From costs to validating advice – litigators see role for AI
Artificial intelligence will have multiple uses for litigators, including helping with costs budgeting and validating advice to clients, a leading partner at Eversheds Sutherland has predicted.
Third of High Court claims succeed, says new ‘find a lawyer’ site
A third of High Court claims succeed, while having a KC on your side does not boost your chances substantially, according to research for a new legal search engine.
CILEX regulator rejects “deskilled” advocacy warning over higher rights
The regulator of chartered legal executives has rejected warnings from barristers of a “deskilled” advocacy profession with a “third and lower tier”, if it goes ahead with granting higher rights of audience.
Fixed costs rules not as simple as we wanted, Birss admits
The deputy head of civil justice has issued a robust defence of the new regime of fixed recoverable costs – while acknowledging it is not as simple as he would like.
MPs launch probe into growing delays in county court
The House of Commons’ justice select committee is to probe the capacity and resources of the county court amid ever-growing delays in how long cases are taking.
CAT consolidates collective actions in opt-out “milestone”
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has for the first time consolidated two opt-out collective claims in what has been described as a “milestone” for the sector.
Court refers lawyers to regulators over misconduct in $11bn arbitration
A High Court judge has referred a solicitor and a barrister to their regulators for “indefensible” conduct, motivated by money, that contributed to his decision to overturn an $11bn arbitration award.
Peers fight on to give fraud enforcement agencies costs protection
The House of Lords has renewed its backing for an amendment to draft legislation giving judges more freedom not to award costs against enforcement agencies.
Blog
How unstoppable AI is reshaping UK legal practice
At a time when most technology innovation still flows from the US and China, UK lawtech is attracting growing international attention and capital.
Modern vehicles: new injury profiles and new legal challenges
As the number of electric vehicles on UK roads continues to grow year-on-year, it is important to address the risks that come with their increased adoption.
The SRA needs to admit it got it wrong about SLAPPs
The High Court judgment in Ashley Hurst v SRA in January raises serious questions about the regulator’s approach to allegations of SLAPP-like behaviour.
