Litigation Explained The term “litigation,” which you may have heard of refers to the actual process of bringing a case before a judge or jury. A definition of general litigation “When a person, business, or entity enters into a lawsuit, whether they have filed the lawsuit or are responding to it, they are entering into …
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A CFO’s guide to IP litigation, inspired by UGG’s trademark battle
Listen to the article 9 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. For finance teams, there are lessons to be learned that often happen in adjacent industries or professional disciplines. In the legal world, the outcome of the global intellectual property battle for the term “ugg” is one that …
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Pros and Cons of Arbitration vs. Litigation
In the realm of dispute resolution, arbitration clauses play a pivotal role in determining how conflicts are managed and resolved. Recently, Sohrab Daneshku, Managing Associate, and Nicola Thompson, Senior Knowledge Lawyer in our Dispute Resolution team, delivered a presentation on the nuances of arbitration clauses. Here, we distil some key points on the pros and …
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Dividing complex wealth in high-net-worth divorce
Involving a bitcoin fortune, complex business structures, the London Lionesses football club, and overseas tax liabilities arising from the husband’s status as an ‘Accidental American’, the recently reported case of Culligan v Culligan [2025] EWFC 1 typifies the complexities of High Net Worth divorce proceedings. While the couple agreed in principle that their assets should …
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Three years on: Reflections on the No Fault Divorce regime
As Sunday 6th April 2025 marked the third anniversary of the implementation of the No Fault divorce regime in England and Wales, family lawyers are reflecting on its impact – both positive and unintended. The landmark change, introduced in 2022, was designed to remove the element of blame from divorce proceedings, simplifying the process and …
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Research Reveals A Shocking ‘Divorce Pattern’ Among Middle Aged Adults
Recent psychological research reveals that “in sickness and in health” is the most common vow broken in middle aged marriages. Here’s how, according to the study. “… To have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health …” These vows can be traced …
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The Divorce Gap – women see their household income cut in half in the year after a divorce
Women see their income cut in half in the year following divorce, according to new research from savings, protection and retirement provider L&G. In comparison, men’s incomes fall by just 30% over the same period. Women face greater financial struggles post-divorce The new findings, which come on the third anniversary of the introduction of no-fault …
Podcast: Breaking Down The Dollars. The Real Value Of General Damages In Civil Litigation (Video) – …
Imagine finding yourself in the intricate world of civil litigation, where stakes are high, stories are gripping, and outcomes have a huge impact. Rather than learning through a textbook, you listen to candid, engaging conversations from two seasoned lawyers who passionately practice law. Welcome to Civil Banter, the new podcast by Hamish Mills-McEwan and Stanford …
Steven Spielberg’s ‘bizarre’ prenup led to a $100 million divorce; Here’s the ‘most unexpected aftermath’ of his split from Amy Irving
Turns out, it’s not just his films that make headlines for being quite expensive – his divorce does too! Steven Spielberg is one of those Hollywood celebrities who made headlines during his divorce from his ex-wife Amy Irving, thanks to the monetary aspect of it. The ace American filmmaker had the most expensive celebrity divorce …
Christine McGuinness makes ‘expensive’ admission about Paddy divorce and addresses cause for split
It was in July 2022, Christine and Paddy announced that they were calling it quits on their 15-year relationship Christine McGuinness has made an honest admission about her divorce from Paddy as she revealed there was an ‘unforgivable’ cause for the split. Christine and Bolton-born star Paddy met in 2007 when she was modelling at …