Resolving disputes online
In the next few years low value civil claims may be able to be resolved…
February 16, 2015 By Catherine Mathews
Meaning of a "construction contract" under Construction Act 1996
In the recent case of Savoye and Savoye Ltd v Spicers Ltd, the Technology and…
January 19, 2015 By Stephens Scown
Court of Appeal apply common sense approach to service charges
In the recent case Francis and another v Phillips and others [2014] EWCA Civ 1395…
December 18, 2014 By Stephens Scown
When failure to comply will be judged contempt
In the recent case of Ipartner Pte Shipping Ltd & others v Panacore Resources Dmcc,…
November 28, 2014 By Stephens Scown
Valuer not negligent where report relied on for purpose outside scope of instruction
In the recent case of Freemont (Denbigh) Ltd v. Knight Frank LLP, the High Court…
November 24, 2014 By Stephens Scown
Commercial court orders funders to pay indemnity costs in $1.6 billion claim
In the recent case of Excalibur Ventures LLC v. Texas Keystone Inc., the Commercial Court…
November 13, 2014 By Stephens Scown
Holiday Pay Ruling – The Big Issue for Employers in 2014
Certain voluntary overtime payments should be included in the calculation of holiday pay, due to…
November 10, 2014 By Laura McFadyen
Non-party costs order against non-lawyer representative
In the recent case of Dunfermline Building Society v Ghana Commercial Finance Ltd and others,…
November 7, 2014 By Stephens Scown
Guidelines for setting aside default judgments
In the recent case of Hockley v North Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, the…
November 6, 2014 By Stephens Scown
Making an offer that is difficult to refuse
A recent case in the High Court highlights the potential benefits of making an offer…
October 23, 2014 By Catherine Mathews
Adjudicator’s decision enforced and indemnity costs awarded against the defendant
In the recent case of Pochin Construction Ltd v. Libery Property (G.P.) Ltd, which involved…
September 25, 2014 By Stephens Scown
Imposition of conditions on application for permission to appeal
In a case decided last month, the Court of Appeal has imposed a condition on…
September 15, 2014 By Stephens Scown