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FONTS, LAWYERS AND THE RULES:  NEVER, EVER USE COMIC SANS

FONTS, LAWYERS AND THE RULES: NEVER, EVER USE COMIC SANS

November 5, 2017 · by gexall · in Civil Procedure, Members Content

There was a recent discussion on Twitter about the appropriate fonts for lawyers to use. At times it was a heated discussion. This led me to look at the rules and guidance as to the use of fonts in litigation,…

COSTS AFTER LATE ACCEPTANCE OF A DEFENDANT'S PART 36 OFFER:  CLAIM £21.5 MILLION, ACCEPT £125,000: THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEAR VISION ON DAMAGES FROM THE OUTSET

COSTS AFTER LATE ACCEPTANCE OF A DEFENDANT’S PART 36 OFFER: CLAIM £21.5 MILLION, ACCEPT £125,000: THE IMPORTANCE OF CLEAR VISION ON DAMAGES FROM THE OUTSET

November 5, 2017 · by gexall · in Applications, Conduct, Costs, Damages, Members Content, Part 36

In Optical Express Ltd & Ors v Associated Newspapers Ltd [2017] EWHC 2707 (QB) Mr Justice Warby  considered arguments in relation to costs after late acceptance of a Part 36 offer.  On the facts of that case he ordered that the…

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