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Dispute Resolution weekly highlights—7 November 2019

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Published on: 07 November 2019

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Table of contents

Claims and remedies
Tort, negligence and nuisance claims—Quincecare duty
Contractual breach and remedies—damages and tripartite collateral warranties
Contract interpretation—reinsurance and maintenance periods
Contractual breach and remedies—rectification
Corporate disputes—beneficial ownership in securities
Key DR developments
CPR updates—112th practice direction update (OCMC pilot)
Court and the legal profession—Christmas closure dates
Court and the legal profession—court and tribunal reforms

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Article summary

This week's edition of Dispute Resolution weekly highlights includes: analysis of a number of key DR developments and judicial decisions, including that of the Supreme Court in Singularis v Daiwa (Quincecare duty); dates for your diary; details of our newly published content (including Q&As) and other information of interest to general dispute resolution practitioners.

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