Commercial Case Law Update (Paper)

Materials comprised of a Paper and PowerPoint Handout. 

Presenters

Jeremy Upson, Partner, Russell McVeagh
Nathaniel Walker, Partner, Russell McVeagh
James Tocher, Senior Associate, Russell McVeagh

Synopsis

Recent case law has highlighted key issues in commercial law, influencing both legal practices and the responsibilities of practitioners. This paper will delve into the latest developments every commercial lawyer should be aware of, exploring how these changes impact legal practice and providing practical insights for advising clients proactively, including:

• unpacking key equity cases in commercial law, showing courts’ push for certainty—covering injunctive relief, quantum meruit, and fiduciary breaches;
• highlighting contract law updates, focusing on exit conditions, force majeure, and discretion—featuring cases from IT disputes to "woke banking"; and 
• reviewing major tort decisions on director liability and economic loss, including rulings on accessory liability and negligence across jurisdictions.

These Materials will help you

• Explore the courts’ current approach on critical commercial law issues
• Deepen your understanding of recent case law decisions and their effects on your practice

Intended Audience

Lawyers practicing commercial law. Property lawyers may also find this paperuseful.