The Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) require parties to conduct litigation in a reasonable and proportionate manner, and the courts have the power to award sanctions to those who unreasonably refuse to participate in meaningful alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Bill Dixon, a Partner in our Dispute Resolution & Litigation team, gives an update on implementation of the new criminal offence of failing to prevent fraud.
The Advisors Duty of Care – What to do if your advisor has been negligent
Enforcement of judgments against debtors’ occupational pensions precluded by statute
The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court’s decision that a director and minority shareholder was not personally liable for a breach of confidence because he did not know (nor suspect) that there was a duty of confidence (despite the company signing an NDA, and the director being involved in an initial meeting).
Whether enhanced interest for default constitutes an unenforceable penalty
Compensation payments to formerly bankrupt sub-postmasters not payable to their Trustees in bankruptcy
What happens to partnership assets on a dissolution in the absence of agreement?
Scope of accessory liability for torts and of requirement to account for profits