"The law on 'knowing receipt' has perplexed judges and academics alike for several decades" – Lord Burrows (paragraph 99).
In a decision with significant implications for claims involving fraud and breach of fiduciary duty...more
7/22/2024
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Unjust Enrichment
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What is the government proposing?
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