The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has closed its consultation on the future of the litigation funding market, drawing a range of responses from key stakeholders, including legal and regulatory … [Read more...] about UK Litigation Funding: reform or retain?
UK litigation funding: Mastercard settlement approved by court despite funder challenge
On Friday 21 February, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) approved the £200 million settlement in the collective action between MasterCard and Walter Merricks representing 44 million UK consumers. … [Read more...] about UK litigation funding: Mastercard settlement approved by court despite funder challenge
UK Litigation funding: Court deliberation of ‘multiple approach’ back on the timetable
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that it will finally lift the stay on consideration of a crucial question on the validity of litigation funding agreements, potentially reshaping the landscape for … [Read more...] about UK Litigation funding: Court deliberation of ‘multiple approach’ back on the timetable
The ripple effect of data breaches – the importance of empathy when notifying individuals
The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) this week is raising awareness about the "ripple effect" of data breaches on individuals' lives. John Edwards, Information Commissioner, shares on the ICO … [Read more...] about The ripple effect of data breaches – the importance of empathy when notifying individuals
Crypto is property: Court reinforces progressive body of case law in first final determination
Hot on the heels of the Digital Assets Bill (in fact just one day afterwards – on 12 September 2024) the High Court of England & Wales handed down judgment in D'Aloia v Persons Unknown [2024] EWHC … [Read more...] about Crypto is property: Court reinforces progressive body of case law in first final determination
Data centres: Managing the cyber resilience of the newest form of critical digital infrastructure
On 12 September 2024 the UK government announced that data centres will be added to the Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) regime. This means that data centres are now grouped with energy, water, … [Read more...] about Data centres: Managing the cyber resilience of the newest form of critical digital infrastructure