- December 21, 2022
Confirming the scope of acceptance of service of proceedings
The recent case of Motorola Solutions, Inc and another v Hytera Communications Corporation Ltd and others is a helpful reminder to all parties of the care that needs to be taken in relation to the rules of service of proceedings within the jurisdiction on a defendant’s solicitor, and in particular on the scope of acceptance … Continue reading Confirming the scope of acceptance of service of proceedings →
- November 10, 2021
The shift from “without prejudice” communications to “open” communications: Jones v Lydon
The High Court decision in Jones and another v Lydon and others reminds us of the importance of providing a clear indication of when there is to be a shift from without prejudice (WP) communications to open communications, should a party wish to rely upon open communication at a later point. Failure to do so … Continue reading The shift from “without prejudice” communications to “open” communications: Jones v Lydon →
- October 19, 2020
Implications of recent developments in the FCA test case
Many of us are aware of the ongoing litigation in the Financial Conduct Authority‘s (FCA) business interruption (BI) insurance test case (FCA v Arch Insurance (UK) Ltd and others). But what are the next steps for this fundamentally important case for thousands of businesses across the UK, and what are the potential implications of the … Continue reading Implications of recent developments in the FCA test case →