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Dispute Resolution roundup for week ending 8 February 2013

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Published on: 07 February 2013

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Table of contents

Jackson Reforms zone
New content
Updated Practice Notes
News analysis
Appeal allowed on fresh evidence
Supreme Court refuses permission to serve outside jurisdiction
Limitation and the accrual of separate causes of action
Evidence and procedure in EU cross border
Construction disputes
Low-cost arbitration service

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Article summary

This week we have added new content on when a party can apply to stay a claim. We have also added content on evidence in arbitration, focusing on the practice of witness-conferencing (known as ‘hot-tubbing’). We also provide a roundup of the key news stories for the last week highlighting their practical implications as well as updating our Practice Notes to ensure you are kept up to date.

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