Litigation/Dispute Resolution
Appeal in offing after Dieselgate ruling goes largely for car makers
There is a “compelling case” for an appeal, claimant lawyers have said, after the High Court’s liability ruling in the Dieselgate litigation largely went in favour of car manufacturers.
CPS admits putting hallucinated cases before High Court
The Crown Prosecution Service put hallucinated cases produced by artificial intelligence before the High Court in an extradition appeal, it has admitted.
SRA outlines specific regulation for law firms using litigation funding
Law firms arranging or using third-party litigation funding for consumer claims will have to tell the SRA about it, under plans unveiled today.
Master wrong to rely on solicitor’s evidence, says judge
A deputy master was wrong to give weight to witness statements from a defendant’s solicitor that “strayed well beyond what she could legally give evidence about”.
Man employed during hearing allowed to represent company
A High Court judge has allowed a company to be represented by a man it employed during an adjournment of a hearing so as to ensure compliance with the CPR.
Lammy hints that action on SLAPPs might come soon
The Lord Chancellor has pledged to MPs that legislation to curb SLAPPs would be brought forward by the end of this Parliament – and hinted it may be sooner.
SRA: “Major shortcomings” in high-volume consumer claim work
The SRA is developing materials to help law firms handling high-volume consumer claims improve how they onboard clients after major research showed significant shortcomings.
Motor finance redress delay “could send more cases to court”
Delays to the motor finance redress scheme – possibly into 2028 and beyond – show that consumers need representation more than ever, claimant lawyers have argued.
“Come on England” – litigators have good reason to love football
As the country prepares for this weekend’s World Cup clash, research on sports litigation shows lawyers have another reason to celebrate the beautiful game.
Solicitor’s widow loses appeal against suspended contempt sentence
The wife of a Birmingham-based solicitor who harassed the executors of his £8m estate, including three solicitors, has lost her appeal against a suspended prison sentence for contempt.
CA: Omnibus forms can be used for motor finance claims
More than 5,000 people with motor finance claims can use “multi-claimant” or omnibus claim forms and do not have to file them separately, the Court of Appeal ruled yesterday.
Maternity report urges review of “brutal” compensation system
The national maternity and neonatal investigation yesterday called for work on an alternative compensation system that would be less adversarial than now.
Consumers turning away from collective action cases
Law firms working on collective action cases face a growing lack of trust amongst consumers who fear genuine claims could be online scams, according to research.
Record year for insolvency litigation funder Manolete
Manolete, the listed insolvency litigation funder, said has set out an ambitious growth plan after its latest financial results confirmed a record year in three key areas of the business.
“Rude” judge sanctioned after throwing barrister out of court
A district judge who was rude to a barrister before throwing him out of court in front of his client has been given formal advice for misconduct.
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A familiar story?
There is no doubt that the rising cost of clinical negligence claims deserves attention. However, the system’s true cost driver is often not the claim itself.
When AI becomes a line on the client’s bill
On 23 June, Legora changed how it charges. The platform announced that its most capable product was moving away from a flat per-seat licence fee to consumption-based pricing
Which legal AI will still matter in 12 months?
Four years ago, when senior partners asked me which legal AI they should buy, I would have walked them through a vendor comparison. Now I tell them the question is wrong.
