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LAWYERS AND HOLIDAYS: AVOIDING STRESS  – ADVICE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

LAWYERS AND HOLIDAYS: AVOIDING STRESS – ADVICE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD

August 2, 2021 · by gexall · in Members Content, Well being

This is the time of year when many of us go on, and return from, holiday.  Even if people are not globe trotting a few weeks (or even days) away can lead to stress.  This is an appropriate time to…

CLAIMANTS' APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME REFUSED: AN APPLICATION AT (SIX MINUTES) AFTER THE  DEADLINE

CLAIMANTS’ APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION OF TIME REFUSED: AN APPLICATION AT (SIX MINUTES) AFTER THE DEADLINE

August 2, 2021 · by gexall · in Avoiding negligence claims, Case Management, Civil Procedure, Extensions of time, Members Content, Relief from sanctions

The judgment of Mrs Justice O’Farrell in Jalla & Ors v Royal Dutch Shell Plc & Ors [2021] EWHC 2118 (TCC) shows the dangers of assuming that an extension of time will be given. The judge found that an agreement…

ANOTHER SERVICE OF THE CLAIM FORM CASE: THE COURT WILL NOT "REWRITE HISTORY":  SERVICE HAS TO TAKE PLACE ACCORDING TO THE RULES: EVEN AGAINST "PERSONS UNKNOWN"

ANOTHER SERVICE OF THE CLAIM FORM CASE: THE COURT WILL NOT “REWRITE HISTORY”: SERVICE HAS TO TAKE PLACE ACCORDING TO THE RULES: EVEN AGAINST “PERSONS UNKNOWN”

August 2, 2021 · by gexall · in Applications, Avoiding negligence claims, Members Content, Relief from sanctions, Service of the claim form

The judgment of Mr Justice Nicklin in London Borough of Ealing v Persons Unknown [2021] EWHC 2132 (QB) serves as a stark reminder that there is a duty to comply with the rules relating to service of the claim form,…

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