Lawyers Briefing Notes

Posted by Administrator on Fri, 16 Sep 2011

Forum Conveniens and Jurisdiction Clauses

In SMS Ship Management Services SDNBHD v Uni.Asia General Insurance Berhad [2011] EWHC 643 the ability of a foreign court to determine a case by reference to English law, under an English law jurisdiction clause, is a relevant factor to consider in determining forum conveniens.

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Posted by Administrator on Fri, 16 Sep 2011

Indemnity Costs: pursuing a weak claim

Costs under CPR Part 44.4 are awarded on a standard or indemnity basis. If a party is awarded costs on an indemnity basis the court will resolve any doubt about the reasonableness of the costs claimed in favour of the receiving party.

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Posted by Administrator on Mon, 21 Feb 2011

Implementation of the Bribery Act 2010 delayed

The Ministry of Justice has decided to delay the implementation of the Bribery Act.

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