PROVING THINGS 197: PROVING LOSS OF EARNINGS IN A PANDEMIC: ACTUAL EARNINGS EXCEEDED POTENTIAL EARNINGS
Sicri v Associated Newspapers Ltd (Rev 1) [2020] EWHC 3541 (QB) is an unusual case in many ways. There are issues that are sensitive and require careful consideration. However there are also observations about claiming loss of earnings and proving…

COVID DOESN’T STOP THE COURTS GOING ON: BUT GREAT CARE IS NEEDED
In Bilta (UK) Ltd & Ors v SVS Securities Plc & Ors [2021] EWHC 36 (Ch) Mr Justice Marcus Smith examined in detail the principles relating to court hearings during COVID. There is an examination of the steps that need…

QUESTIONNAIRE ON FACILITIES AT THE BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS IN LEEDS
A survey is taking place in relation to facilities at the Business and Property Courts in Leeds. The closing date is 29th January 2021. “Background Leeds is a core commercial hub and the biggest legal centre outside London. We…