The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has released its keenly-anticipated interim report and consultation in its review of litigation funding. Background to the review Earlier this year, the Lord … [Read more...] about Litigation funding – CJC issues interim report and opens consultation
If I recall correctly… malleable memory and deceptive documents
Have you ever been to a property auction? No, me neither. I'd be terrified of letting my intrusive thoughts in and accidentally walking away with a financially ruinous doer-upper. At least … [Read more...] about If I recall correctly… malleable memory and deceptive documents
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
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
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