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Court of Appeal rules in Japanese knotweed case that courts can lawfully stay proceedings for parties to engage in ADR
The court can lawfully stay proceedings or order parties to engage in non-court-based dispute resolution processes, the Court of Appeal ruled on Wednesday in a widely awaited verdict. However in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfill County Borough Council Sir Geoffrey Vos declined an order to stay proceedings in a claim concerning Japanese knotweed. The council’s internal complaints procedure ‘may not …
Going Through A Divorce During The Holidays Can Feel Like A Punch In The Stomach
Going through a divorce is one of the most difficult life transitions a person can endure. Worrying about finances, the kids, and becoming a single parent amidst the intense emotional pain of the breakup can feel daunting, hopeless, and exhausting. If that isn’t hard enough, try going through a divorce during the holidays! Thanksgiving, Christmas, …
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Filing for divorce? Here’s why you need a good solicitor – London Business News
Going through a divorce can be an emotionally draining and stressful time. On top of that, the legal process of actually filing for divorce and sorting out the separation of assets can be complex and confusing. This is why having an experienced solicitor on your side is so important. Here are some of the key …
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The importance of business valuation in divorce proceedings: what business owners need to know
If a couple divorce, all the assets that they have an interest in jointly, on their own or with third parties, are considered relevant. In light of this many business owners worry about the value that will be attached to their business interests if they divorce. Businesses come in all shapes and sizes. Some are …
Trade mark litigation: not so Easy?
Easygroup Ltd (EasyGroup) has long been known for fiercely protecting and asserting its trade mark rights. Indeed, it boasts ownership of more than 1000 registered trade marks on its website, with CEO Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou recently stating EasyGroup has a legal budget of £4 million per year to “take action against brand thieves, big and …
‘I’m divorcing my husband – he’s angry we have triplet girls and no boys’
A woman wants to divorce her husband for wanting a son so she can bring up her family in an environment where they will have better life after discovering what kind of man he is Her husband’s reaction to the gender of her children caused her to move out(Getty Images/Image Source) By Graeme Murray …
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Court rules on shareholder principle and privilege in G4S litigation
On 8 November 2023, Mr Justice Green heard an application by the claimants in the G4S litigation in relation to the defendant’s claim to withhold certain documents on the grounds of privilege. The claimants argued the documents were covered by the shareholder principle and were therefore subject to inspection by the relevant parties. The application …
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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt accused of ignoring the legal sector in his autumn statement
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has been accused of ignoring the legal sector as he outlined his vision for the nation’s economy. Hunt delivered his autumn statement today including a cut in national insurance contributions and an 8.5% increase in the state pension. But measures specifically aimed at the legal sector were largely absent and the Treasury revealed …
Want To Leave Your Employment? That Will Cost You! – Employment Litigation/ Tribunals
21 November 2023 Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Uncapped Bonuses It’s the run-up to bonus season in the UK and there is a lot to talk about. While the markets may have cooled down, the caps are off! In a controversial …