When the defendant is situated outside of the English jurisdiction, you must follow specific rules to ensure that your claim is brought in the right court and properly served.

The case of Hawes v Burgess and another [2013] EWCA Civ 74 is recent Court of Appeal decision reminding Probate practitioners of what steps must be taken to ensure that Wills they draft are upheld.

This case is a good example of how delay in taking action in respect of an identical trademark can impact upon your ability to challenge the registration, particularly in circumstances where there is little evident likelihood of confusion.

The case of Hawes v Burgess and another [2013] EWCA Civ 74 is recent Court of Appeal decision reminding Probate practitioners of what steps must be taken to ensure that Wills they draft are upheld.

In the latest in our series of articles on "How to avoid…" common legal problems, Michael Axe summarises some of the steps that you can take to ensure that your confidential and privileged communications remain protected from disclosure in legal proceedings.

In business, you may enter into contracts with your customers or suppliers on a regular basis and naturally the process can sometimes become a casual affair.

Since the Civil Procedure Rules were first introduced in 1998, parties involved in Court proceedings have had to "disclose" the relevant documents that they have to the other side.

A discussion on the reforms suggested by Lord Justice Jackson, which are intended to promote access to justice at proportionate cost.

In the current climate it is commonplace to see credit periods being extended by businesses.

During Euro 2012 and London Olympics it is highly likely that at least some employees will throw a "sickie" to watch the TV coverage and a larger number will spend significant amounts of time checking sports news at work.

From April 2013, businesses in the UK holding (or in some limited circumstances, licensing) patents and other similar related rights will be able to enjoy a reduced 10% corporation tax rate on profits attributable to their exploitation.

The biggest recent overhaul of civil litigation procedure will take effect on 1 April 2013, as a result of Lord Justice Jackson’s report on civil litigation costs. Stuart Evans and Liane Bylett from our Commercial Disputes Team explain the five key areas of reform in commercial disputes and what these changes will mean for you.

The High Court has ruled that the musical activities of the "Lady Goo Goo" character constituted an infringement of the Lady Gaga trademark, by applying the ECJ decision in Interflora v Marks & Spencer. This decision will provide comfort to trademark owners who believe that their brand is being imitated. The Court has provided brand owners with useful guidance particularly in circumstances where a competing product is an imitation of the brand (rather than simply an alternative product) by a

The court procedure for bringing a claim in England can be involved, so we have set out below a series of FAQ that will hopefully provide some clarity.

Settlement offers made in accordance with Part 36 of the Civil Procedure Rules (known as "Part 36 Offers" for short) have become a crucial weapon in the arsenal of any party involved in litigation.

There are many reasons for businesses looking to develop or expand their markets and sales beyond UK shores.

There are many reasons for businesses looking to develop or expand their markets and sales beyond UK shores.