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Will the Supreme Court clarify undue influence?
The Supreme Court is expected to soon deliver it's judgment in Waller-Edwards v One Savings Bank Plc. Howard Kennedy represents Catherine Waller-Edwards in her ongoing case, which could redefine when lenders must act on signs of undue influence, especially in deals benefiting both parties but mainly one.
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Legal updates and insights
Can a foreign appeal unravel an English judgment?
In Motorola v Hytera, the English court set aside a $136m enforcement judgment after the US damages award it was based on was overturned. This rare move tests the limits of CPR 3.1(7), showing the court's instinct to deliver justice in even the most complex cross border litigation. It's a pivotal ruling for anyone enforcing foreign judgments in England.
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Banks Beware: APP fraud, Quincecare, and a novel use of derivative action
A High Court judgment highlights a fresh angle for victims of APP fraud to recover losses. The decision builds on existing case law concerning the Quincecare duty and is of particular interest for the successful use of a derivative action by the victim against the payment services provider.
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News from the Bridge
2025 Lawdragon 500 Global Plaintiff Lawyers Guide
Congratulations to Arish Bharucha, Tim Bignell, Nikki Edwards, Craig Emden, Rebecca Hume, Joel Leigh and Dominic Offord on being recognised in the prestigious annual Lawdragon global plaintiff lawyers list.
This achievement is a testament to their standout talent and dedication to advocating for their claimants.
Insolvency Corner
The Price of Administration: Legal Update on Remuneration Applications
Recent rulings on administrator fees highlight the need for clear records and early engagement. Wejo and Good Box Co stress the importance of proper documentation and compliance.
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Is it time for a rethink to replace the ‘all but dead’ existing regime?
Is the UK’s administration process fit for purpose? Vernon Dennis looks at the current process and whether it's time for reform which would allow it to be used as a gateway to rescue and reconstruction, rather than a final insolvency destination.
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And now for something completely different ...
Grumpy Cat pounces on sale of T-shirt
A woman from Sydney in Australia has suffered the costly consequence of a rather 'cat-astrophic' mistake. A US$100,000 default judgment was made against her for trademark infringement after she sold a T-shirt featuring an unhappy cat cartoon on her online Redbubble store. The owner of the trademark of internet sensation, Grumpy Cat, brought proceedings against her and over 200 other online sellers for unauthorised products. Grumpy Cat, whose real name was Tardar Sauce, gained internet fame in 2012 thanks to her perpetually grumpy facial expressions (resulting from an underbite and feline dwarfism).
Read more on The Guardian's website
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