What happens when a Litigant goes “Privilege Hunting”?
August 10, 2026
What happens when a Litigant goes “Privilege Hunting”?
The English Court of Appeal's recent decision in Salinas Pliego v Astor Asset Management 3 Ltd [2026] EWCA Civ 940 is a reminder that even strong claims can be undermined by litigation misconduct. The facts were extraordinary: The claimants employed a company ...
The UK’s Post Office Horizon scandal has been called the UK’s most widespread miscarriage of justice. Between 2000 and 2013 the UK Post Office prosecuted postmasters and others who worked in branches in England and Wales in reliance upon incorrect information from the Ho...
AI Use by Clients: Discovery Risks in Civil Proceedings
June 15, 2026
Summary
1. Client AI chats can form part of the documentary record. If relevant and not privileged, they are likely to be discoverable....
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