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ECONOMIC STUDY SUGGESTS COLLECTIVE ACTIONS MAY COST THE UK ECONOMY 18 BILLION GBP

A recent economic study released today, titled The Impact of Increased Mass Litigation in the UK, indicates that the surge in collective actions may cost the UK economy 18 billion GBP by hindering industrial innovation and discouraging investment. The study highlights that the UK possesses...

CAT FINALIZES SETTLEMENT IN MERRICKS MASTERCARD CLASS ACTION

On 20 May 2025, the Competition Appeal Tribunal issued its decision regarding a lengthy class action lawsuit against Mastercard related to its interchange fees. The ruling details the distribution of a 200 million pound settlement that was announced in February. The settlement, which was approved...
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MICROSOFT FACES UK CLASS ACTION REGARDING LICENSING PRACTICES

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HERBERT SMITH PUBLISHES CERTIFICATION TRACKER OF UK COMPETITION CLASS ACTIONS FILED AT THE COMPETITION APPEAL TRIBUNAL

Herbert Smith has created a graphic that tracks the number of competition class actions...

COMPETITION APPEAL TRIBUNAL CERTIFIES CLASS ACTION AGAINST ROYAL MAIL

On 12 March 2025, the Competition Appeal Tribunal granted Bulk Mail Claim Limited (BMCL)...

COMPETITION APPEAL TRIBUNAL DENIES RIEFA’S APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION TO APPEAL

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CATFIGHT. INNSWORTH TO OPPOSE MASTERCARD SETTLEMENT

The Competition Appeal Tribunal is set to deliberate today on a remarkable public disagreement...

PERFECT LAW: GLOBAL CLASS ACTIONS & MASS TORTS CONFERENCE – LONDON, 24 AND 25 APRIL 2025

The Global Class Actions and Mass Torts Conference is a prominent international event focused...

UK SUPREME COURT REFUSES TO LET TREASURY INTERVENE IN LANDMARK CASE OVER CONTROVERSIAL CAR LOANS

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UK COURT OF APPEAL POISED TO EXAMINE FUNDING CHALLENGES IN LIGHT OF LEGISLATIVE IMPASSE

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COMPETITION APPEAL TRIBUNAL CHOOSES LAW PROFESSOR OVER TRADE ASSOCIATION IN CARRIAGE DISPUTE

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LATEST ISSUE OF THE BURFORD QUARTERLY PUBLISHED TODAY

The latest issue of the Burford Quarterly delves into key trends in commercial litigation...

PCR DOES NOT MEET THE AUTHORISATION CONDITION. CERTIFICATION REFUSED

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