March 2015

Excalibur and 
the global litigation 
market | Calunius Capital LLP

The Excalibur Ventures LLC v Texas Keystone Inc & ors (Rev 2) [2014] case continues to generate excitement in all parts of the global litigation market. Various commentators have described the costs judgment by Lord Justice Christopher Clarke in that case as a ‘clear warning’, effectively ‘changing the playing field’ for the litigation funding industry. …

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Defamation and reputation management: differences between Scotland 
and England | Brodies

A crucial factor in the success of any businesses is its reputation. Changes to the way people communicate, in particular using social media platforms, have made it easier than ever to express publicly an opinion about a person, organisation or state of affairs. This opinion can then potentially be shared to a worldwide readership at …

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The Immigration Rules and free movement of persons: preventing abuse of the borders | Magrath Sheldrick LLP

Immigration policy has become one of the primary tranches of political debate within the past few years. Following an increase in immigration to the United Kingdom from the European Union and the rest of the world, the government and politicians continue to promise a reduction in net migration. Such a stance appears to strike a …

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Enforcement undertakings 
for breaches 
of permit | Burges Salmon

New legislation currently before Parliament promises greater choice for businesses who find themselves out of compliance with the environmental permitting regime. If passed, operators can be proactive in offering remedies – in the form of a civil sanction known as an enforcement undertaking – rather than waiting for the outcome of the Environment Agency’s investigation. …

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Can noted 
mean accepted? | Cooley

The High Court’s judgment in Raymond Bieber & ors v Teathers Ltd [2014] has made waves as a result of its interpretation by some as a recognition of a binding settlement agreement concluded with an e-mail that simply stated: ‘Noted, with thanks’. This interpretation ignores an inconsistency in the judgment as to the precise point …

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