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
King’s Speech 2024 includes reform of Arbitration Act
King opens Parliament Following the UK General Election on 4 July, King Charles III officially opened the new session of parliament today with the King's Speech – setting out the new Labour … [Read more...] about King’s Speech 2024 includes reform of Arbitration Act
Skeletons in the closet? Court of Appeal mulls access to court documents
The Court of Appeal recently heard applications by two car finance companies who sought copies of court documents from a claim to which they were not a party, for use in similar proceedings against … [Read more...] about Skeletons in the closet? Court of Appeal mulls access to court documents
Good news / BAD news – July 2024
Welcome to the ninth edition of the “Good News / BAD News” Blog! Our BAD Team (that is, our Brands, Advertising and Designs Team), serves as trusted advisers to some of the most valuable brands in … [Read more...] about Good news / BAD news – July 2024
Election 2024 – Reform UK manifesto and pensions
The penultimate manifesto review in our series is not a manifesto. It is, instead, called a contract. This is a bit of spin from Reform UK, but is revealing of their admiration for business over … [Read more...] about Election 2024 – Reform UK manifesto and pensions
Election 2024 – Scottish National Party (SNP) manifesto and pensions
The penultimate manifesto review in this series is the SNP's 'A Future Made In Scotland'. The SNP, along with Plaid Cymru, have the luxury of being able to set out manifesto promises without … [Read more...] about Election 2024 – Scottish National Party (SNP) manifesto and pensions