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Litigation funding in limbo: PACCAR’s ripple effect and what comes next
One year ago, the Supreme Court's ruling in PACCAR sent shockwaves through the litigation funding industry, particularly third-party funders involved in collective …
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There’s method(ology) in the madness: expert methodology in CAT collective actions
It is well-established that expert methodology is fundamental to quantifying damages in competition claims. However, since the rise of the UK collective actions reg…
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Gormsen v Meta in the CAT: is Big Tech’s collection of personal data unfair?
A vast amount of personal data is amassed every day by ‘Big Tech’ companies. We consider recent developments in the CAT on the use of personal data.
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Apple’s disclosure reading “unduly restrictive” in collective proceedings
How might Apple's failure to block a disclosure impact future collective proceedings? We explore a recent Competition Appeal Tribunal case here.
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CAT issues stark warning on communicating with class members
A recent Competition Appeal Tribunal judgment on communication with class members cements the role of collective proceedings in accessing justice.
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Beware relying on irrelevant defences; they could reduce your costs award
We explore a recent example of how relying on irrelevant defences could prove perilous once the Competition Appeal Tribunal starts calculating costs.
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Sony’s “game is up” as Competition Appeal Tribunal cements ‘claimant-friendly’ status
We consider a class action against Sony, which has become the latest example of the Competition Appeal Tribunal’s ‘claimant-friendly’ status.
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Competition claim struck out, but cartel concerns remain in Orkney
The Scottish archipelago recently became the centre of a dispute concerning an alleged cartel. Despite being struck out, the claim has highlighted ongoing concerns …
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Coll v Google: certification update
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has handed down its written judgement on Elizabeth Coll’s claim against Google concerning alleged anti-competitive behaviour. …
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CAT guidance on competing Collective Proceedings Order applications
When considering claims regarding a cartel concerning medium and heavy trucks, the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) provided useful guidance on the approach to be …