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
Good news / BAD news – October 2024
Welcome to the tenth edition of the “Good News / BAD News” Blog! Our BAD Team (our Brands, Advertising and Designs Team, that is), serves as trusted advisers to some of the most valuable brands in … [Read more...] about Good news / BAD news – October 2024
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
New law for digital assets in the UK?
On 11 September 2024, the UK government introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill to the House of Lords. It aims to establish that certain digital assets can be recognised in law as property, … [Read more...] about New law for digital assets in the UK?
Litigation Funding – PACCAR Bill delayed until 2025
In early July, following a change of UK Government, lawyers waited expectantly for the King's Speech, to hear the legislative priorities for the new parliamentary session. But among proposals for … [Read more...] about Litigation Funding – PACCAR Bill delayed until 2025