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Category: Dispute Resolution
22 July 2021
Correcting a Contract Clause Mistake
In a recent judgment the Court issued a decision which could
positively impact the bargaining position of parties, and in
particular tenants, seeking to correct an error in the
drafting of clauses in a contract going forward.
9 November 2018
To be or not to be (represented)?
There is an increase in County Court Civil action cases
where parties to proceedings are not legally represented,
often known as litigants in person (LIP). The Ministry of
Justice quarterly published figures showing that 44% of
defended claims in the County Court were unrepresented
between April – June 2018.
7 April 2017
Latest changes in the Legal System
The various specialist civil courts in England and Wales
will be reorganised and be officially known as the
“Business and Property Courts of England and Wales” from
June 2017. They will handle, amongst other matters,
international dispute resolution jurisdictions. The courts
included within the Business and Property Courts will be as
follows:
7 April 2017
Article 50 is here.
Well article 50 has been effectively triggered today. Since
the referendum there has been a period of uncertainty, but
the latest analysis of possible effects on businesses and
the probable changes to the law can be better understood.
15 March 2017
Legal Changes 2017; Dates To Look Out For.
The law is forever being changed and amended so it often
helps to know what’s likely to happen in the year ahead so
as a business you can make plans and contingencies. Here are
a few “red letter dates” for your diary.