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Barton v Morris: Where contract ends and unjust enrichment begins

Barton v Morris: Where contract ends and unjust enrichment begins

Barton & Ors v Morris & Anor [2023] UKSC 3 gives guidance on where a contract ends and unjust enrichment begins.

Articles | May 03, 2023

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Expansion of ‘same interest’ requirement for representative claims

Expansion of ‘same interest’ requirement for representative claims

The first high-profile assessment of the ‘same interest’ test for representative actions under the Civil Procedure Rules since the Supreme Court’s ruling in Lloyd v Google [2021] UKSC 50.

Articles | April 28, 2023

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How will the courts deal with conflicting statutory duties in judicial review claims?

How will the courts deal with conflicting statutory duties in judicial review claims?

The Supreme Court considered how the courts should approach instances where there appears to be a conflict between the statutory duties of a regulator and the Secretary of State, in circumstances where the Secretary of State directed the regulator not to exercise its statutory powers.

Articles | April 25, 2023

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Court can refuse to accept party’s undertaking offered as part of settlement

Court can refuse to accept party’s undertaking offered as part of settlement

High Court held that it does have jurisdiction to refuse to accept undertakings which a party had agreed to give to the Court as part of a settlement of a civil claim.

Articles | April 20, 2023

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Proposed UK failure to prevent fraud offence

Proposed UK failure to prevent fraud offence

The UK Government intends to introduce a new "failure to prevent fraud" offence.

Articles | April 17, 2023

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Ferraris, frauds and settlement agreements

Ferraris, frauds and settlement agreements

The Court of Appeal has provided significant guidance on the principles applicable to the interpretation of settlement agreements.

Articles | April 12, 2023

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Clarification on valid service of documents by email

Clarification on valid service of documents by email

The Civil Procedure Rule Committee has introduced an amendment to the CPR to clarify that multiple email addresses can be provided.

Articles | April 05, 2023

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Commercial Court clarifies approach to US dollar interest awards

Commercial Court clarifies approach to US dollar interest awards

Clarifying the approach that the Court will take in relation to US dollar interest awards where there is no relevant contractual right to interest.

Articles | April 03, 2023

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When can a party to litigation use a document disclosed by mistake?

When can a party to litigation use a document disclosed by mistake?

High Court considered when it would be just and equitable to grant an injunction to restrain the use of privileged documents which had been disclosed by mistake.

Articles | March 30, 2023

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