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Dispute Resolution roundup for week ending 9 August 2012

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Published on: 09 August 2012
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Table of contents

  • Updated Litigation Practice Notes
  • Jurisdiction news analysis
  • Judgments Regulation and companies domicile
  • Litigation news analysis
  • Security for costs
  • Summary judgment
  • Costs news analysis
  • Working party report
  • Contacts

Article summary

This presents our roundup of the key news stories in Dispute Resolution this week giving practical guidance tips arising out of key cases and highlighting developments in the DR world.  This also shows where we have updated or added new practice notes, precedents, checklists and other documents to keep you up to date.

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