Litigation/Dispute Resolution
High Court dismisses negligence claim over failed group action
The High Court has struck out a negligence claim against the law firm and eight barristers who acted on a failed group action on behalf of more than 40,000 Kenyans against the Foreign Office.
Judge criticises “gratuitously offensive” comments aimed at solicitors
The judge in the Chris Packham libel trial has deprecated “gratuitously offensive” comments the defendants targeted at the TV presenter’s solicitors.
Struck-off conspiracy theorist solicitor jailed for contempt
A struck-off solicitor who issues “spurious applications and claims” in the names of “innocent litigants” has failed in his appeal against a 12-month prison sentence for contempt.
Judges spell out warning on embargo breaches and contempt
Concern among the senior judiciary about the spate of breaches of embargoes on draft judgment has resulted in a clear warning in the updated King’s Bench Division guide.
Google representative action on behalf of 1.6m people struck out
The High Court has struck out a representative action brought on behalf of 1.6m people who claimed Google and DeepMind Technologies misused their medical records.
City firm was in “intractable conflict of interest” with client
City law firm RPC has been ordered to pay a former client damages of £192,500 after it put itself in an “intractable conflict of interest and duty” during its work for her.
Government “awareness programmes” needed to boost LEI
The government should run “awareness programmes” to educate the public about the benefits of legal expenses insurance, the Association of Consumer Support Organisations has argued.
When is without prejudice really without prejudice?
The recent cases of Scheldebouw v Evanson [2022] and Meaker v Cyxtera Tech UK Ltd [2023] have served as reminders of how the courts determine the application of without prejudice privilege
London litigator acquires Checkmylegalfees.com
A London law firm that has in the past been sued by Checkmylegalfees.com has now bought the brand, and will seek to move it into costs disputes brought by commercial clients.
High Court rejects £63m claim over S&G’s acquisition of Quindell
The High Court today rejected a £63m claim that accountancy firm PwC used confidential information to reduce the amount Slater & Gordon paid for Quindell’s legal division in 2015.
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.
