What does Brussels Regulation mean? In practice, “Brussels Regulation” refers to the EU rules that allocate civil and commercial jurisdiction between Member State courts and provide for reciprocal recognition and enforcement of judgments. The term is used as shorthand for Brussels I (Regulation (EC) No 44/2001) and, more commonly, Brussels I Recast (Regulation (EU) No 1215/2012). Key features include: general jurisdiction based on the defendant’s domicile; special and exclusive jurisdiction (for example, rights in rem over immovable property); respect for choice of court agreements; protective rules for consumers and employees; lis pendens and related actions to prevent parallel proceedings; and, under the Recast, abolition...
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Case C‑595/17, Apple Sales International, Apple Inc., and Apple retail France EURL v MJA (acting as liquidator of eBizcuss.com), concerns a French reference seeking guidance on the reach of Regulation (EC) No. 44/2001 (the Brussels Regulation) for jurisdiction clauses set in private agreements, when relied upon in private Damages claims brought under Article 102 TFEU...
On 24 October 2018, the Court of Justice gave its judgment in Case C‑595/17, following a reference from the Cour de Cassation in France, addressing whether jurisdiction clauses in private contracts encompass private actions for damages based on Article 102 TFEU under Article 23 of Regulation 44/2001 (the Brussels Regulation). The Court of Justice held that a jurisdiction clause which does not expressly mention competition law claims can still cover actions alleging an Abuse of dominance within the scope of Article 102 TFEU...
When evaluating a general damages claim, the practitioner ought initially to refer to the Judicial College Guidelines (JCG)...
This Practice Note This Practice Note reviews mechanisms used in settling litigation. A Tomlin order consists of a consent order paired with a schedule. It operates to stay proceedings on terms that have been agreed. The provisions contained in the schedule may remain confidential. This Practice Note describes the scope of confidentiality attaching to the schedule and sets out how it differs from a standard consent order. Sample wording for a Tomlin order is included, alongside links to precedents, as well as guidance on court approval. It also addresses varying, setting aside and enforcing a Tomlin order, including the considerations the court will take into account when handling applications for each. Further guidance is provided on interpreting and applying the relevant provisions of the CPR; however, some courts and divisions impose very specific requirements for both drafting and approval, and for approaching the schedule and confidentiality issues. Accordingly, you must consider the particular rules and court guide provisions in the forum where your claim is proceeding when drawing up the Tomlin order...
Date [ date ] Parties [ name of Landlord ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Landlord) [ name of Tenant ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Tenant) [ [ name of Guarantor ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Guarantor) ] [ [ name of Mortgagee ] [ of OR incorporated in England and Wales (company registration number [ number ]) with its registered office at ] [ address ] (Mortgagee) ] Definitions Within this Deed, the terms below shall be interpreted as follows: [ Annual Rent • the annual sum reserved under the Lease; ] [ Insurance Rent • the Tenant’s share of the Landlord’s costs of insuring the Property (as set out in the Lease); ] Lease • the lease of the Property dated [ date ], entered into between (1) [ the Landlord OR [ name ...
I, [ name ], of [ address ], solemnly and sincerely state that: [ Matters to be verified, set out in numbered paragraphs ] I make this solemn statement in good conscience, believing it to be true, and pursuant to the provisions of the Statutory Declarations Act 1835. DECLARED at [ details ] this [ day ] day of [ month and year ] Before me ................................................................................ [ signature of the person before whom the declaration is made ] A [ commissioner for oaths OR [ solicitor OR [ insert other qualification ] ] authorised to administer oaths ]...