Two recent decisions from the courts of England and Wales illustrate the importance of understanding how a dispute resolution clause may operate when entering into a contractual arrangement.
AI in the Courtroom: Key Takeaways From Recent Decisions in the Courts of England and Wales
Courts in England and Wales are confronting the risks of AI-assisted document preparation, with recent decisions highlighting the potential risk of fabricated case citations in common law jurisdictions where precedent is paramount.
More on the Horizon: Setting Aside Judgments Obtained by Fraud in England and Wales
In England and Wales, the ability to set aside judgments obtained by fraud reflects the principle articulated in the 70-year-old decision of the Court of Appeal in Lazarus Estates Ltd v Beasley [1956] that “fraud unravels everything”.
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UK’s OFSI Imposes £160,000 Penalty on Bank of Scotland for Russia Sanctions Violations
On 10 November 2025, the UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) issued a £160,000 penalty against the Bank of Scotland Plc (Bank of Scotland).
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