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  • Not classy: lawfare will weaken the British economy

    Opinion

    The recent explosion of class action lawsuits and third-party litigation funding in Britain is argued to be damaging the UK economy and its reputation for legal stability, often primarily enriching funders rather than compensating victims, says James Price American cinema has long loved the class action lawsuit. Hundreds, maybe thousands of little guys ganging up [...]

    British barristers wigs symbolizing legal tradition amidst rising class action lawsuits affecting UK economy
  • Apple, Google, Meta and Microsoft: The £30bn legal headache for Big Tech

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    Headlines have been popping about class actions in the UK with the main target on the other side, Big Tech firms. But why them?

    The decision to elevate cyberflashing within the Online Safety Act reflects growing pressure on both government and industry to address online sexual offences.
  • BT successfully fights off £1.3bn ‘overcharging’ class action

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    Telecoms giant BT has successfully defended a £1.3bn class action over allegations it “disproportionately overcharged” its landline customers

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  • Expansion of class action is damaging trust in UK business, think tank warns

    October 23, 2024

    Adam Smith Institute has issued warnings that the expansion of class action lawsuits in the UK is undermining trust in businesses

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