Auckland High Court publishes Commercial List Practice Note

The Takeaway: The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld a district court’s order granting discovery sanctions that ultimately led to summary judgment against the sanctioned party.[i] Because the Defendant repeatedly ignored document requests, discovery requests, and court orders, the Seventh Circuit found the district court properly issued a dispositive sanction. Read more ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gvJ7em8x Authored by: Margaret Molloy and Justin Curtis

The Supreme Court recently heard arguments on whether judicial officers with prior legal practice can be appointed as district judges under the Bar quota. The five-judge Bench, headed by CJI BR Gavai, explored the interpretation of Article 233 of the Constitution and debated if judicial experience can be considered equivalent read more... https://lnkd.in/ds2bk8JF

The High Court must exercise restraint, in passing any orders which can possibly have the effect of circumventing, prejudicing, or rendering infructuous the proceedings, pending before this court, says SC https://lnkd.in/dXyhYh3R #SupremeCourt #HighCourt #BailOrder #JudicialDiscipline #LegalNews #CourtRuling #RuleOfLaw

Discovery in civil courts is often bypassed entirely, slowing down proceedings and creating repeated hearings due to lack of upfront document disclosure. By introducing interrogatories, statements of admission, and strict timelines, courts can accelerate trials and reduce backlog, ensuring justice is delivered efficiently. 📌 Swipe to see the problem and the solution for a smarter civil court discovery process. Learn more on our website (https://lnkd.in/dE6gS9vc) #judicialreform #courtefficiency #legalsystem #accesstojustice #litigationmanagement #justicedelivery

The President of the Court of Appeal has issued Arahan Amalan Bil. 1 / 2025, a new practice direction that will take effect on 1 October 2025. This directive introduces structured procedural requirements applicable to both civil and criminal appeals, covering timelines for filing, the preparation of Records of Appeal, written submissions, bundles of authorities, as well as conduct during case managements. Members of the Bar are strongly encouraged to review the new provisions in advance to ensure smooth and consistent compliance going forward.

First of a kind: High Court grants injunction restraining enforcement of an English Court judgment The High Court has, for the first time, granted an anti-enforcement injunction (AEI) restraining enforcement of an English judgment. The case provides key guidance on AEIs, anti-suit injunctions, and issues of comity in cross-border disputes. 👉 Read Dan Wyatt and Sarah Barrie's full analysis here: https://bit.ly/4mpgNd3 

Court said, “review is not to be confused with appellate powers, which may enable an appellate court to correct all manner of errors committed by the subordinate court” https://lnkd.in/g4ATnjaP #SupremeCourt #PowerOfReview #JudicialReview #IndianLaw #CourtJudgment #LegalUpdate

When does the statute of limitations begin to run in civil cases that overlap with lengthy criminal proceedings? In its recent decision 4 Ob 156/24f, the Austrian Supreme Court (#OGH) clarified that an indictment alone may not suffice to trigger it. Claimants may wait for reliable findings, such as expert opinions or confessions, and are entitled to a reasonable period of consideration. Careful and ongoing in depth-knowledge of the criminal file is key. Find out more in Oliver M. Loksa and Laura Benczak's recent Legal Insight: https://lnkd.in/dggtmVse #CriminalProceedings #AustrianLaw #Schoenherr #WhiteCollarCrime

MA employers, don't miss this article from my colleagues Eve Keller, Ashley Krezmien and Brian Lewis for a look into the recent MA federal district court case emphasizing the importance of using clear and unmistakable language in separation agreements. https://lnkd.in/g9PcegUF

Rafe Schaefer, Andrew Price and Kristina Hall discuss the Texas Business Court’s first-year rulings on jurisdiction, statutory interpretation and amount-in-controversy thresholds under Chapter 25A. https://ow.ly/Hm6t50X4kBy