Commercial Litigation Newsletter
JMW Solicitors LLP
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Welcome to the first edition of the Commercial Litigation team newsletter. In this edition, we bring you information about how to bring a legal claim against the insurer of an insolvent company, we find out why litigants should be cautious using AI and our London Head of Property Litigation David Smith looks ahead to what we’re likely to see in 2024.?
The last quarter of 2023 was a busy time for our team not least because of the introduction of the fixed recoverable costs regime in litigation. To understand the changes read here.?
If you have any queries in relation to the topics covered in this newsletter or you would like to discuss any matters relating to dispute resolution, please contact us below.
Stephen Morris ,?co-Head of Commercial Litigation
0345 872 6666
News
Second chance saloon for litigation?
Insolvency doesn’t necessarily mean the end of the line for litigation. In some circumstances it is possible to bring a legal claim against the insurer of an insolvent company. Read more here.
Mediation
Increasingly the courts are expecting parties to have at least attempted to resolve a dispute before the matter is heard before the courts. JMW has had some positive outcomes for clients at mediation and we have published a guide to mediation which you can read here.
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How to judge AI?
Artificial Intelligence was prominent in the technology news in 2023. The use of AI continues to increase which is something that has been embraced by the courts. In December, judges were given judicial guidance in relation to AI.? As Rachel Jones explains, litigants in person need to be cautious about using AI in litigation find out why here.
One good Deed?
There was a timely reminder not to spring clean old documents especially deeds. In the recent case of Dunlop v Romanoff [2023] we were reminded of the importance of retaining old property deeds.? Find out why here.
Tech companies beware
The Online Safety Act 2023 received Royal Assent in October 2023. The media and telecommunications regulator OFCOM has published its timeline to introduce codes of conduct that tech businesses must adhere to. OFCOM has previously fined BT ￡42 million for failing to pay compensation to competitors when ethernet lines were not available. BT / Openreach did subsequently apologise. Read more here.
Rent or Reform in 2024 - that is the question
What does 2024 hold for Property Law? Leading property lawyer David Smith looks at whether two significant pieces of legislation will come into force in 2024. Read David’s thoughts here.
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Mark Jones ,?co-Head of Commercial Litigation