2 OCTOBER 2019 Insight Brexit Will Brexit happen on 31 October? It is far from certain that Boris Johnson will be able to deliver on his promise to bring the UK out of the EU on 31 October “no ifs, no buts”. But as we explain, there are some relative legal certainties amid all the confusion. Share this article Bookmark this page 5 min read
25 SEPTEMBER 2019 Insight Brexit Assessing the impact of a no-deal Brexit on litigation Disputes have always created uncertainty and disruption for businesses but the absence of a deal on the UK’s exit from the European Union would mean less clarity for litigants over how disputes can be resolved effectively. Share this article Bookmark this page 6 min read
4 SEPTEMBER 2019 Insight Technology, armed conflict and the illegal exploitation of minerals - new EU regulation The EU Conflict Mineral Regulation has been adopted by the EU Parliament and EU Council with key elements relating to due diligence and disclosure obligations due to come into force on 1 January 2021. Share this article Bookmark this page 4 min read
29 AUGUST 2019 Insight A round up of some recent litigation cases - September 2019 We round up some recent litigation cases. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
29 AUGUST 2019 Insight Blue pencils at the ready - Supreme Court saves restrictive covenant in employment contract The role that restrictive covenants in employment contracts play in protecting against post-employment competition from ex-employees can often be quickly dismissed. There is still a perception that this type of clause cannot be enforced when push comes to shove. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read
29 AUGUST 2019 Insight Lessons for when limitation looms – the moral of Cowan v Foreman A claimant must issue their claim within the relevant limitation period. The length of the relevant period will depend on the type of claim. However, it is common practice for parties in all manner of disputes to enter into standstill agreements when the expiry of a limitation period is approaching. Share this article Bookmark this page 6 min read
29 AUGUST 2019 Insight Recovering the costs of related hearings In many disputes, parties will run up legal costs long before court proceedings begin. If these are incurred preparing for the court proceedings, often by following a pre-action protocol, they can in principle be recovered from an unsuccessful party as “costs of and incidental to” the proceedings under section 51 of the Senior Courts Act 1981. Share this article Bookmark this page 6 min read
15 AUGUST 2019 Insight A modern landscape for media litigation Welcome to the new CPR Part 53 and to the specialist Media and Communications List. Share this article Bookmark this page 3 min read