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Law360, London: The US-Israel conflict with Iran may give rise to complex commercial disputes in England similar to those following the coronavirus...
This week's edition of Dispute Resolution weekly highlights includes: analysis of a number of key DR developments and key judicial decisions including...
The Ministry of Justice’s report, Harnessing English Law for Economic Growth with purpose, presents arbitration and the resolution of cross-border...
Dispute Resolution analysis: Senior Costs Judge Rowley, in his second judgment in this case, undertook an assessment of expert medical agency fees...
What is a tort?This Practice Note provides an introduction to tort law by addressing three questions:•what does the concept of being liable in tort...
Negligence—key elements to establish a negligence claimThis Practice Note outlines the key elements for establishing a claim in negligence. For...
Rescission of a contractWhat is rescission of a contract?The remedy of rescission is available to a party whose consent, in entering into a contract,...
The doctrine of res judicataWhat is a res judicata?A res judicata is a decision given by a judge or tribunal with jurisdiction over the cause of...
Early Neutral Evaluation (ENE)This Practice Note explains early neutral evaluation (ENE), a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It provides guidance on the interpretation and application of the relevant provisions of the CPR. Depending on the court in which the matter is proceeding, the
Costs consequences of refusing to consider ADR in civil proceedings—illustrative decisionsAn unreasonable refusal to mediate or engage in some other form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) process may render the refusing party liable to costs penalties, even if they are successful in the
Mediation—confidentiality and privilegeConfidentiality is particularly important in the context of mediation to enable parties to participate fully. Mediations are covered by two different levels of confidentiality:•one covering all that is said or happens during the mediation•the other covering the
Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a
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