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
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
The English Court has set aside permission to bring proceedings against foreign defendants based on non-disclosures and subsequent conduct.
The recent decision in Punjab National Bank (International) Limited v Ravi...more
Litigants must comply with rules and orders, yet must not seek to penalise opponents for immaterial breaches
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The Court of Appeal has allowed three consolidated appeals an earlier Court of Appeal case...more