Dispute Resolution roundup for week ending 11 April 2014

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This week has again been dominated by the April CPR reforms, in particular in relation to the new enforcement regime which came into force on 6 April; we have introduced a new sub-topic (‘Taking control of goods’) which covers what you need to know. We have also this week launched an instructional video to ensure you get the most out of our brand new costs budgeting calculator. New cases covered this week include Med Marine, a Commercial Court judgment, in which Stephen Hofmeyer QC dismissed applications disputing the jurisdiction of the court. In addition, Abacha, in which the Commercial Court continued the USA’s freezing injunction granted pursuant to section 25 of the Civil Jurisdiction and Judgments Act 1982. For this and more read on to obtain a roundup of key news stories from the last week highlighting their practical implications as well as which Practice Notes have been updated to ensure you are kept up to date.