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LAW AND FLOODING: USEFUL GUIDES TO THE LAW AND PRACTICAL LINKS

February 25, 2020 · by gexall · in Members Content, Useful links

A few years ago, when large parts of my local area were flooded, I set up a  blog on flooding and the law.  The aim was to have links both legal and practical issues.  Today seems a good day to…

IF THE CAP DON'T FIT A JUDGE DOESN'T HAVE TO ACQUIT: THE ARKIN CAP IN THE COURT OF APPEAL

IF THE CAP DON’T FIT A JUDGE DOESN’T HAVE TO ACQUIT: THE ARKIN CAP IN THE COURT OF APPEAL

February 25, 2020 · by gexall · in Appeals, Costs, Members Content

In the judgment today in Chapelgate Credit Opportunity Master Fund Ltd v Money & Ors [2020] EWCA Civ 24 the Court of Appeal upheld a decision not to apply the “Arkin cap” to a party that had been funding litigation. …

THE KEY CASES IN FATAL ACCIDENT DEPENDENCY CLAIMS: WEBINAR 6th APRIL 2020

THE KEY CASES IN FATAL ACCIDENT DEPENDENCY CLAIMS: WEBINAR 6th APRIL 2020

February 25, 2020 · by gexall · in Courses, Damages, Fatal Accidents, Members Content, Useful links

On the 6th April 2020 I am presenting a webinar “The Key Cases in Fatal Accident Dependency Claims” – concentrating upon the assessment of damages in fatal accident cases.      THE WEBINAR The means of assessment of fatal accident…

JUDGE WAS CORRECT TO STRIKE OUT ACTION AGAINST NON-EXISTENT COMPANY: ALSO GUIDANCE FOR INSURERS ON MOST PRUDENT COURSE OF ACTION

JUDGE WAS CORRECT TO STRIKE OUT ACTION AGAINST NON-EXISTENT COMPANY: ALSO GUIDANCE FOR INSURERS ON MOST PRUDENT COURSE OF ACTION

February 25, 2020 · by gexall · in Appeals, Applications, Members Content, Striking out

In the judgment in Cowley v LW Carlisle & Company Ltd [2020] EWCA Civ 227 today the Court of Appeal dismissed the claimant’s appeal against an order striking out his claim against one defendant.  At the time the striking out…

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