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Lexis®PSL Dispute Resolution weekly highlights—4 August 2016

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Published on: 04 August 2016

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Welcome to the weekly highlights from the Lexis®PSL Dispute Resolution team for the week ending 4 August 2016. In this week’s edition, we feature the Civil Justice Council (CJC)’s study on concurrent expert evidence. We also highlight analysis and news on a broad range of matters, including: costs and the impact of without prejudice material (Gresham Pension Trustees); applications to amend (Glenluce); warranties and misrepresentation (Idemitsu); adjudication (Lulu and Ground Developments); and, the impact of breaching the requirement of full and frank disclosure when seeking a freezing order on costs (National Bank). As usual, we highlight relevant analysis from other Lexis®PSL Practice Areas, articles on the impact of Brexit, the key updates to our core content, our latest Q&As, and this week’s posts in the Dispute Resolution Blog. All this, and more, in our weekly highlights.

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