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This case (i) should not have been issued in the High Court; (ii) Should not have been issued in London; (iii) should have been transferred to Cardiff County Court; (iv) should have been a split trial in any event. www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/03/03/t...

Such sad news. He never lost hope and kept his sense of humour to the very last.

www.linkedin.com/posts/kings-... Sad to report the death of Jonathan Easton KC @jonnye47.bsky.social amongst his numerous talents he was a regular, informative and humorous contributor here and on Twitter. "He was a lovely warm charismatic and big-hearted friend who we will all miss dearly"

Another case were there was dishonesty in a personal case but it was not fundamental... www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/03/03/d...

The duties a party owes at a without notice hearing - it can all go very badly... www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/28/t...

A post (not the first by any means) about the quality of bundles prepared for a hearing - this was "almost unusable" "https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/28/a-quick-post-about-bundles-this-was-almost-unusable-the-index-must-identify-the-documents-contained/

An interesting (and probably important) case on how the reasonableness of disbursements are to be dealt with on assessment www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/27/c...

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Finding of fundamental dishonesty at trial overturned on appeal. www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/26/f...

Interim payments and the "Eeles Stage 2" test considered & applied www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/26/i...

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www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/25/a... Court of Appeal adjourns hearing on children & anonymity - gives guidance on what should happen in the interim.

I've been involved in more than one case where the recording equipment has failed or there has been no transcript. What to do when this happens considered here www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/25/s...

Claimant construction company fails to prove a delay had caused it any loss at all www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/25/p...

Do you have to tell a potential defendant that an application is being made to join them into an existing action? The Court of Appeal is in two minds about it... www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/24/d...

This video essay on why algorithmic feeds of content (as found on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter) are changing the way we think, and not for the better, is essential viewing from Alec at @techconnectify.bsky.social. [H/T Jerry @2di2d.bsky.social for recommending it.] youtu.be/QEJpZjg8GuA

Landlord could not recover charges levied on it by the superior LL where schedule of services in its tenants' agreement did not include it, but could where schedule blank or ambiguous if was in original calculation. But has to evidence reasonableness of the charge. nearlylegal.co.uk/2025/02/if-i...

www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/24/a... A witness statement is for evidence - not legal submissions...

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On 10 July 2025, two big cricketing rivals meet at an iconic venue 🏏 No, not England vs. India at Lord's. We mean Iceland vs. Ukraine in Warsaw. The match is for Ukrainian humanitarian causes – and to support @icelandcricket.bsky.social's push for ICC membership. Watch this space for updates 🇮🇸🏏🇺🇦

@madanpanks.bsky.social Say hello to Pankaj Madan everyone & give him a follow. He’s just left X (Twitter).

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Why making witness statements is a very serious business. Witness statements and evidence in Employment Tribunal proceedings are used as the basis for committal proceedings www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/21/c...

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www.thefru.org.uk/vacancies Come and work for FRU. Principal Legal Officer - Employment. Run our employment law offer and be a key member of our management team. Provide #AccessToJustice for people who need it and train aspiring lawyers. Salary: £51,622 per year. Closing date 09.00 on 10 March.

Another painful case. Wasted costs order made against solicitors for failing to ensure counsel was available to attend a three day hearing www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/20/w...

A very painful case this. Barrister for successful appellant in Privy Council case not allowed to recover costs because the CFA retainer was not lawful www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/20/c...

By around the end of February I am reasonably confident there will be enough material for my annual service of the claim form webinar (to be fair - last year there was enough material by the end of January)... www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/20/e...

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www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/19/t... A practical dilemma for those involved in child sexual abuse litigation when a change in the law of limitation is pending.

A case on whether CPR Part 11 and associated case law in relation to acceptance of the jurisdiction applies in a case where the county court has no jurisdiction. www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/19/c...

Would you like one of the best jobs in employment law? We're hiring a Principal Legal Officer to run the FRU employment law service. Transfer your #EmpLaw expertise to the next generation of lawyers. www.thefru.org.uk/vacancies Salary £51,622, permanent, full time. Closing date 10 March.

www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/18/s... Another claim form issue.

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www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/17/t... Mistakes made when applying for injunctions can be costly

www.apil.org.uk/training/avo... If you want to make Monday morning more exciting…

Roses are red. Violets are blue. This counts as drafting. A fee is now due. #LegalValentines (Trying to replant an old Twitter tradition).

A short point on Part 36. It was not "unjust" for the normal consequences to follow www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/14/i...

www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/14/4... The dangers of assuming a solicitor will accept service.

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Avoiding Procedural Problems in Civil Litigation. A webinar on the 17th February www.civillitigationbrief.com/2025/02/12/a...