The location of the data is not sufficient to avoid a disclosure order.
When it comes to personal devices, people increasingly communicate across multiple platforms, often in an informal and unguarded manner. ...more
The ruling clarifies that a litigant can withhold disclosure of communications even if the other person was unaware that the communication was for a privileged purpose.
In recent years, the English court has examined...more
Parties seeking to rely on video-link evidence should plan ahead and, where necessary, obtain local and foreign court approval.
The COVID-19 pandemic has (albeit by necessity) ushered in a move towards remote justice. The...more
Two recent English cases illustrate the court’s receptiveness to disclosure orders in relation to informal communications on personal devices.
In two recent decisions, the English Court has demonstrated a pragmatic and...more
English Court of Appeal Reaffirms Privilege Over Internal Investigation Documents Prepared in Contemplation of Litigation -
In a much anticipated decision, the Court of Appeal has reaffirmed legal privilege protection for...more