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On 11 February 2026, Ireland reached a significant milestone in media law reform when the Defamation (Amendment) Bill completed its passage through both houses of the Oireachtas.

The Claimant was the daughter of a British soldier, and as a child, heard the Hyde Park bomb detonate from her nursery.

Judgment has been handed down by the Court of Appeal in THG plc and others v. Zedra Trust Company (Jersey) Limited [2024] EWCA Civ 158 confirming that...

The Claimant, a litigant in person, suffered food poisoning after eating at the Defendant's premises, subsequently pursuing a claim for damages.

The Litigation Funding Agreements (Enforceability) Bill continued its journey through the Lords on Tuesday with its Second Reading.

A round-up of some recent litigation cases that may be of interest.

In 2018 and the first half of 2019, there were a number of important developments in class actions.

In the current economic climate, businesses are battered by the effects of Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic. All businesses have to keep strict control of all aspects of their finances...

If you start a claim in England against a party in another country, you usually need the Court's permission to serve the claim on them. The court rules set out the bases on which you can apply for permission.

The rules on serving Claim Forms out of Jurisdiction in English Courts have recently changed upon consultations and proposals introduced by the Lord Chancellor's Advisory Committee.

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust has become the first NHS trust to face criminal charges for failing to provide a safe standard of clinical care.

In Graham v Farrell 2017 SC EDIN 7 Sheriff McGowan sets out clear guidance on Simple Procedure costs. Although costs are limited to £300 in Simple Procedure claims;

The House of Lords on 20 October ruled on the latest instalment of the long-running dispute between Naomi Campbell and Mirror Group Newspapers ("MGN").

In this case, Northhampton County Court felt bound to decide that the original acceptance period for a Part 36 offer had expired and was not renewed upon the offer being varied.

An early consideration in the course of litigation is whether a Judgment will ultimately be enforceable and whether a Defendant is likely to disseminate assets to prevent enforcement.

Following the Supreme Court ruling which declared tribunal fees unlawful, the government pledged to refund those who had paid tribunal fees between 29 July 2013 and 26 July 2017.

Court of Appeal considers committal order issues where defendant is out of the jurisdiction.