Dispute resolution

James Lynch, a partner at Maltin PR, explains why the role of public relations experts is becoming increasingly critical in litigation

In recent years, the court have ‘displayed more willingness’ to recognise the concept of a duty of good faith in contractual disputes, Abdulali Jiwaji, partner at Signature Litigation, writes in this week’s NLJ. The Supreme Court’s ruling in Braganza has also influenced contractual interpretation, requiring discretionary decisions under contracts to be rational, honest and not arbitrary

Abdulali Jiwaji considers the courts’ application of the Braganza duty in relation to discretionary decisions

The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has called for light-touch regulation and immediate legislation to reverse PACCAR, in its final report on litigation funding

Justice minister Sarah Sackman KC will give the opening address at London International Disputes Week (LIDW25) on 3 June

It’s been a slow process, but anti-SLAPP legislation is finally on the statute book (although not yet in force). In this week’s NLJ, Michael Bundock, barrister, dispute resolution, Lexis+AI, explores the potential impact of the new measures, which are designed to stop legitimate comment being stifled by ‘strategic litigation against public participation’ (SLAPP)

Michael Bundock gives a muted welcome to the new rules

Successful service of a notice is a deceptively difficult task: Taylor Briggs & Michael Ranson serve up a recent reminder from the courts

Abusive litigation tactics, or simply a solicitor doing their best for their client?

Where to draw the line between aggressive litigation tactics & misconduct? Clare Hughes-Williams & Megan Hill explore a recent tribunal decision