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WHEN THE OTHER SIDE'S LAWYER SENDS THE COURT PRIVILEGED DOCUMENTS:  THE DILEMMA OF THE PARALEGAL "WHISTLE BLOWER"

WHEN THE OTHER SIDE’S LAWYER SENDS THE COURT PRIVILEGED DOCUMENTS: THE DILEMMA OF THE PARALEGAL “WHISTLE BLOWER”

June 26, 2018 · by gexall · in Applications, Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Members Content, Setting aside judgment

   Several people have pointed out the judgment in Bruzas v Saxton [2018] EWHC 1619 (Fam) to me. This is a case that could have profound effects for the profession and the principles of legal professional privilege. This is the preliminary…

INTERIM PAYMENTS AND THE SERIOUSLY INJURED CLAIMANT: SOMEWHERE TO LIVE OR DOWN AT EELES?

INTERIM PAYMENTS AND THE SERIOUSLY INJURED CLAIMANT: SOMEWHERE TO LIVE OR DOWN AT EELES?

June 24, 2013 · by gexall · in Civil Procedure, Damages, Members Content, Personal Injury

Cases and principles relating to interim payments and accommodation in catastrophic injury cases are considered. Prior to the decision in Cobham Hire Services –v- Eeles [2009] EWCA Civ 204 it was a relatively simple matter to obtain a substantial interim…

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