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Lexis®PSL Dispute Resolution weekly highlights—19 March 2015

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Published on: 19 March 2015

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Welcome to the weekly highlights from the Lexis®PSL Dispute Resolution team for the week ending 19 March. This week’s edition includes features on forthcoming changes to the CPR in April and the addition of new international construction content. We also highlight key decisions of the Supreme Court on appeals against findings of fact (Carlyle) and joint tortfeasor liability (Sea Shepherd), as well as decisions of the High Court on strike out and appeal bundles (Davis), third parties and service out (CH Offshore) and the grant of permission to appeal in Excalibur Ventures. Don’t miss our analysis of Chancery Division changes on pre-trial reviews and case management tracks. All this, and more, in this week’s highlights.

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