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Kingsley Napley’s Medical Negligence Team ‘walks together’ with the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity
Sharon Burkill
2 December 2013
High Court awards costs on indemnity basis for “hopeless” summary judgment application
In the case of Simmons & Simmons LLP v Charles Hickox [2013] EWHC 2141 (QB), the High Court has held that a defendant who applies for summary judgment on a point of law which he knows, or ought to have known, was not justified should pay the costs of the application on the indemnity basis.
5 June 2013
A timely reminder for lawyers to reacquaint themselves with the White Book?
Given the recent and extensive amendments to the CPR, it may be useful for lawyers to remind themselves of the deadlines that apply when issuing and serving proceedings.
10 April 2013
Litigation and internal investigations: managing data risks to limit the damage caused by a sudden crisis
Caroline Jan looks at the risks associated with storing and maintaining data and sets out guidance to help companies manage exposure in the event of an investigation or litigation.
8 March 2013
Are Civil Law Remedies being under used by victims of fraud?
In a recent press release in December 2012, the independent fraud watchdog the Fraud Advisory Panel commented that the legal system in the UK was effectively fighting fraud with one hand tied behind its back by under-valuing and under-utilising the civil remedies that are available to victims of fraud.
25 January 2013
Why every company should have a sound understanding of legal privilege issues
A sound understanding of legal professional privilege provides a strategic advantage allowing, (when used adequately), a “client” and its/his lawyer to refuse to disclose privileged documents and/or communications and/or to answer questions relating to their subject matter. Here are the 'need to know' issues.