Computer says sue: Litigators “can no longer ignore role of tech”
Litigators have to wake up to the use of analytics and other technology in helping them provide better outcomes for clients, according to the partner who heads Herbert Smith Freehill’s decision analysis team.
Australian collective action firm establishes London office
The fast-growing collective action market has become still larger with the launch of specialist Australian law firm Phi Finney McDonald in London.
County Court Money Claims Centre issued judgment for £10.5m
The County Court Money Claims Centre issued a default judgment “without any judicial input” ordering a local authority to pay £10.5m, it has emerged. The High Court has now overturned it.
Judge wrong to find ‘subject to contract’ compromise binding
A judge was wrong to rule that solicitors had reached a binding compromise on a piece of litigation, when their correspondence had expressly been ‘subject to contract’, the Court of Appeal has decided.
‘Signed For 1st Class’ service is first-class post, CA rules
The Royal Mail service ‘Signed For 1st Class’ is first-class post or equivalent for the purposes of the deemed service provisions of the CPR, the Court of Appeal has ruled, overturning two earlier rulings.
Only 16% of British courts accessible for wheelchair users
Only a small minority of courts in England, Wales and Scotland are accessible to wheelchair users – falling to 2% when other disabilities are included – research by a London personal injury firm has found.
CA: Judge was wrong not to order all of part 36 enhanced awards
Making one of the four enhanced awards of beating a part 36 offer does not “in any way” undermine or lessen entitlement to the others, the Court of Appeal has ruled.
Funders and expert witnesses back litigation tech start-ups
Two lawtech start-ups companies targeting litigation have trumpeted success, with one doubling the investment it has secured and the other signing up 1,500 experts to its system.
