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A recent article in the Derby Telegraph highlighted the nature of frivolous or spurious claims local authorities routinely face. While some may see this as possibly a ‘slow news’ day in Derby, the article does raise some interesting issues for local authorities and litigators alike.
One would like to think that cases involving ‘kamikaze conkers’, are never allowed anywhere near doors of the Court, however, other cases, where perhaps decisions are more finely balanced in all types of litigation, would it be unreasonable to think that Courts will allow local authorities more discretion and perhaps leniency – especially in these days of austerity? Time will tell.
Two recent judgments demonstrate the risk that directors (of insolvent companies) face of being personally liable if appropriate records and procedures are not followed and if it cannot be shown that certain payments were in the interests of the company.
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Mediation has long been considered an effective method of alternative dispute resolution. With ‘in-person’ mediations no longer possible, remote or online mediations have risen to the fore.
On 14 October 2020, The Restriction of Public Sector Exit Payments Regulations 2020 (the “Regulations”) were made into law and will come into force on 4 November 2020.
The Internal Market Bill is published today, but amid much controversy.
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