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Judge slams costly Wembley litigation in Multiplex win

The head of the Technology and Construction Court (TCC) has heavily criticised the conduct of Multiplex and Cleveland Bridge at the conclusion of their recent court battle over their fall-out on the Wembley Stadium project.

Privilege after Three Rivers - where are we now? - update

This briefing note considers the House of Lords' decision in Three Rivers (No 6) and asks where does this leave privilege for in-house lawyers?

Shepherds: the case for a more loyal flock

Directors and employees taking steps to compete with their current company/employer should beware.  The case of Shepherds Investments Ltd -v- Walters requires them to be more candid about preparatory steps to compete or risk being sued for not promoting the company’s best interests and/or for acting disloyally. 

The principle that the loser pays the winner’s reasonable costs is being increasingly eroded as the courts penalise the winning party for failing to engage in alternative dispute resolution (ADR).  The courts are prepared to penalise an unreasonable failure to engage in ADR, even where other rules governing costs and settlement can be used to produce an alternative result.

On 6 April 2007, important changes to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) come into force. Of particular significance to clients are the amendments to the pre-action rules and the new rules on Part 36 offers.