# conduct (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 9 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover conduct. Page: Feed: --- ## [‘Sadiq Khan in a dress’: London Assembly Member opens up on toxic online abuse as anti-Muslim hate crimes skyrocket](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/sadiq-khan-in-a-dress-london-assembly-member-opens-up-on-toxic-online-abuse-as-anti-muslim-hate-crimes-skyrocket/) _2026-08-21 · admin · EC1Echo_ August 2024 did not feel like a safe time for London’s ethnic minorities – especially those from the Muslim community. The post ‘Sadiq Khan in a dress’: London Assembly Member opens up on toxic online abuse as anti-Muslim hate crimes skyrocket appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [Turning the Tide – an award winning art installation comes to the City of London](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/turning-the-tide-an-award-winning-art-installation-comes-to-the-city-of-london/) _2026-08-21 · admin · EC1Echo_ This free public artwork, created in partnership with disabled-led theatre company Graeae, celebrates young disabled actors and sparks important conversations around inclusion and urban resilience. The post Turning the Tide – an award winning art installation comes to the City of London appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [Islington Council abandoned blind man with dementia by blocking his care account, watchdog finds](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/islington-council-abandoned-blind-man-with-dementia-by-blocking-his-care-account-watchdog-finds/) _2026-08-21 · admin · EC1Echo_ An elderly blind man with dementia was left in the lurch by Islington Council after it needlessly cancelled his payment account, a watchdog has ruled. The post Islington Council abandoned blind man with dementia by blocking his care account, watchdog finds appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [EXPERT WATCH 65 : WHEN THE JUDGES SAY “WE ATTACH VERY LITTLE WEIGHT” TO A REPORT IT IS CLEAR THAT SOMETHING HAS GONE WRONG](https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2026/08/21/expert-watch-65-when-the-judges-say-we-attach-very-little-weight-to-a-report-it-is-clear-that-something-has-gone-wrong/) _2026-08-21 · gexall · Civil Litigation Brief \®\_ This judgment is critical of the way in which an expert report was prepared. The problems were manifold in relation to the way in which the information was obtained, the way it was presented and the failure to consider primary... ## [Osun poll: Adeleke campaign spokesman withdraws remarks against Okpebholo](https://www.popularnews9ja.com.ng/osun-poll-adeleke-campaign-spokesman-withdraws-remarks-against-okpebholo/) _2026-08-21 · Popular News · Popular News9ja_ The spokesperson for the Ademola Adeleke Governorship Campaign Council, Pelumi Olajengbesi, has withdrawn remarks he made against Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, over the latter’s conduct during the Osun governorship election campaign. Olajengbesi, in a statement on Thursday, said he was withdrawing remarks that may have appeared disrespectful to Okpebholo, who was in Osun State \[…\] The post… ## [Stop being hypocritical and give PCWs what they want](https://www.postonline.co.uk/regulation/7960801/stop-being-hypocritical-and-give-pcws-what-they-want) _2026-08-21 · Regulation - postonline.co.uk_ Deputy Editor’s View: Scott McGee argues that if insurers want aggregators to focus on more than just price, they should provide the claims data they’ve been asking for. ## [Troops rescue 10 kidnap victims in Kebbi, Zamfara and Sokoto States](https://www.popularnews9ja.com.ng/troops-rescue-10-kidnap-victims-in-kebbi-zamfara-and-sokoto-states/) _2026-08-20 · Popular News · Popular News9ja_ Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA have sustained ongoing efforts to protect lives and secure communities across the North West, rescuing 10 civilians in separate operations conducted in Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States. On 19 August, 2026, troops conducting a patrol in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State encountered a \[…\] The post Troops rescue 10 kidnap victims in… ## [NDYN inaugurates Niger Delta project monitoring committee as it issues 14 days ultimatum to NNPC over abandoned roads in the region](https://www.popularnews9ja.com.ng/ndyn-inaugurates-niger-delta-project-monitoring-committee-as-it-issues-14-days-ultimatum-to-nnpc-over-abandoned-roads-in-the-region/) _2026-08-20 · Popular News · Popular News9ja_ The Niger Delta Youth Network (NDYN) has officially inaugurated its Project Monitoring and Accountability Committee in Abuja to ensure transparency, accountability, and quality delivery of all federal projects in the Niger Delta region. Comrade Scott Ogunseri, National President of the Niger Delta Youth Network (NDYN), divulged this while setting up the committee in Abuja. “This \[…\] The post NDYN… ## [London transformed into open-air gallery for the fifth edition of London Sculpture Week](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/london-transformed-into-open-air-gallery-for-the-fifth-edition-of-london-sculpture-week/) _2026-08-20 · admin · EC1Echo_ London Sculpture Week 2026, bringing together the Fourth Plinth, East Bank, Frieze Sculpture, Sculpture in the City and The Line, takes place from 19 to 27 September with free and ticketed events across the Capital. The post London transformed into open-air gallery for the fifth edition of London Sculpture Week appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [Edo, Ondo CP engaged in handshake patrol, seeks community collaboration to fight border crime](https://www.popularnews9ja.com.ng/edo-ondo-cp-engaged-in-handshake-patrol-seeks-community-collaboration-to-fight-border-crime/) _2026-08-20 · Popular News · Popular News9ja_ The Edo State Commissioner of Police, Patrick Daaor and his Ondo State counterpart, Felix Ohagwu, have engaged in handshake patrol to strengthen security along the border communities of both states. They both seek the collaboration of sister security agencies including Edo State Security Vigilante Network, Edo Hunters, Edo State Security Corps (ESSC), the Nigerian Army, \[…\] The post Edo, Ondo CP… ## [Hire AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZAviVBBDBMGy) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Browse public gigs, message candidates, and run video interviews — free to start. ## [London bus drivers ‘forced to use bottles’ on board over lack of toilets, campaigner warns](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/london-bus-drivers-forced-to-use-bottles-on-board-over-lack-of-toilets-campaigner-warns/) _2026-08-20 · admin · EC1Echo_ Bus drivers are being forced to urinate in bottles on board due to a lack of toilets along certain routes in London, a campaigner has said. The post London bus drivers ‘forced to use bottles’ on board over lack of toilets, campaigner warns appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [Animal Crackers – a walking tour](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/animal-crackers-a-walking-tour/) _2026-08-20 · admin · EC1Echo_ Discover the extraordinary and sometimes disturbing stories of animals connected to Clerkenwell on this free walking tour. The post Animal Crackers – a walking tour appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [Londoners wary of Live Facial Recognition rollout as Met and BTP trial operations at major shopping and transport hubs](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/londoners-wary-of-live-facial-recognition-rollout-as-met-and-btp-trial-operations-at-major-shopping-and-transport-hubs/) _2026-08-20 · admin · EC1Echo_ Londoners are concerned about the rollout of facial recognition technology (FRT) due to worries about errors, privacy and surveillance, recent polling has revealed. The post Londoners wary of Live Facial Recognition rollout as Met and BTP trial operations at major shopping and transport hubs appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [ANOTHER INTERESTING DISCUSSION (ABOUT INTEREST…): THE STARTING POINT IS THAT THE CLAIMANT IS ENTITLED TO BE COMPENSATED FOR BEING OUT OF ITS MONEY (NO MATTER WHAT IT WOULD HAVE DONE WITH IT…)](https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2026/08/20/another-interesting-discussion-about-interest-the-starting-point-is-that-the-claimant-is-entitled-to-be-compensated-for-being-out-of-its-money-no-matter-what-it-would-have-done-with-it/) _2026-08-20 · gexall · Civil Litigation Brief \®\_ Here is a relatively short judgment on an important point - if the purpose of interest is compensatory what is the position if a claimant would never have earned interest on the money in any event? As we shall see... ## [WHEN A COURT MAY MAKE NO ORDER FOR COSTS: THE FACTORS CONSIDERED: 12 KEY POINTS AND A USEFUL CHECKLIST FOR PRACTITIONERS](https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2026/08/20/when-a-court-may-make-no-order-for-costs-the-factors-considered-12-key-points-and-a-useful-checklist-for-practitioners/) _2026-08-20 · gexall · Civil Litigation Brief \®\_ Some posts earlier this week concentrated on a case where the judge made no order for costs. This is an unusual outcome, but still one that has to be considered and the client warned about. Here we take a... ## [Edo youths and the power to decide](https://www.popularnews9ja.com.ng/edo-youths-and-the-power-to-decide/) _2026-08-19 · Popular News · Popular News9ja_ By Chris Nehikhare August is traditionally a month in which the world celebrates young people. International Youth Day gives us an opportunity to speak about their aspirations, challenges and place in society. But this August, my thoughts have returned to a particular group of young Edo people I encountered four years ago. I call them, \[…\] The post Edo youths and the power to decide appeared first… ## [Okpebholo charges Rongtai Company to improve safety measures, protect lives](https://www.popularnews9ja.com.ng/okpebholo-charges-rongtai-company-to-improve-safety-measures-protect-lives/) _2026-08-19 · Popular News · Popular News9ja_ Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has tasked the management of Rongtai Building Materials Nigeria Ltd. on strengthening its safety measures to protect the lives of its staff and workers. The Governor, during a visit to the company’s premises in Utesi, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the state, commended its investment in Edo and urged the \[…\] The post Okpebholo charges Rongtai Company to… ## [PIMD commends Okpebholo over ongoing road projects](https://www.popularnews9ja.com.ng/pimd-commends-okpebholo-over-ongoing-road-projects/) _2026-08-19 · Popular News · Popular News9ja_ The Special Adviser on Projects Implementation and Monitoring Department (PIMD), Mrs. Phoebe Williams-Bello, has thanked Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo for embarking on various road projects across the state. Williams-Bello made the remarks during the department’s quarterly site inspection on Wednesday in Benin. According to her, we are not yet two years in office, and \[…\] The post PIMD commends… ## [Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment of 21 Entries](https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=13678&Mode=0) _2026-08-19 · NOTIFICATIONS FROM RBI_ RBI/2026-27/236 DOR.AML.REC.204/14.06.001/2026-27 August 19, 2026 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of the Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks, Urban Co-operative Banks, Rural Co-operative Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies, Asset Reconstruction Companies, All India Financial Institutions Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967:… ## [St John Ambulance launches Save a Life September campaign](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/st-john-ambulance-launches-save-a-life-september-campaign/) _2026-08-19 · admin · EC1Echo_ In Greater London, 41% of people do not recognise that choking can become life-threatening in minutes without first aid, according to new research from St John Ambulance. The post St John Ambulance launches Save a Life September campaign appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [Build with the cheapest GPUs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/wLiCZbL1NxuR) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Deployed a live API in minutes; one user spent under $10. ## [CALL FOR BIDS 2026-08-110](https://region12.dilg.gov.ph/2026/08/19/call-for-bids-2026-08-110/) _2026-08-19 · Adrian Earl Navarro · DILG Region 12_ DILG REGION XII invites all eligible and interested suppliers and service providers to participate in the procurement opportunity listed below: RFQ No. Project Title / Description ABC (₱) SVP2026-08-110 Meals, Snacks and Accommodation with Breakfast for the conduct of Capacity Development Analytics Harmonization and Pilot Implementation Php 187,900.00 IMPORTANT: Please submit your quotation(s) on… ## [COST BITES 437: SHOULD THE DEFENDANT’S CONDUCT OF THE ACTION LEAD TO INDEMNITY COSTS BEING AWARDED? YES IT SHOULD…](https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2026/08/19/cost-bites-437-should-the-defendants-conduct-of-the-action-lead-to-indemnity-costs-being-awarded-yes-it-should/) _2026-08-19 · gexall · Civil Litigation Brief \®\_ In this case the judge decided that the defendant's conduct of the litigation warranted an award of indemnity costs being made. There is an interesting consideration of the case law relating to when costs will be reduced because of lack... ## [INTEREST ON DAMAGES: (1) GENERALLY; (2) AFTER THE DEFENDANT FAILS TO BEAT A PART 36 OFFER: THERE IS NO NEED TO FIND DISHONESTY OR SERIOUS CONDUCT TO AWARD ENHANCED INTEREST](https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2026/08/19/interest-on-damages-1-generally-2-after-the-defendant-fails-to-beat-a-part-36-offer-there-is-no-need-to-find-dishonesty-or-serious-conduct-to-award-enhanced-interest/) _2026-08-19 · gexall · Civil Litigation Brief \®\_ There are two issues of interest in this case. Firstly the judge's decision on the appropriate rate for interest on damages generally. Secondly the judge's observations that there is no need for the court to find misconduct to award enhanced... ## [Osun and the need to set new boundaries for political conduct in off-cycle elections](https://www.popularnews9ja.com.ng/osun-and-the-need-to-set-new-boundaries-for-political-conduct-in-off-cycle-elections/) _2026-08-19 · Popular News · Popular News9ja_ The outcome of the recent in off season in off election in Osun State demonstrates that, despite the challenges confronting our democracy, we possess the capacity to conduct elections in a manner that strengthens public confidence in our democratic institutions. I therefore commend the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the security agencies, political parties and, \[…\] The post Osun… ## [WITNESS EVIDENCE WEDNESDAY: RED FLAGS AND WITNESS STATEMENTS (1): THE WITNESS THAT GIVES THE COURT THEIR OPINION](https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2026/08/19/witness-evidence-wednesday-red-flags-and-witness-statements-1-the-witness-that-gives-the-court-their-opinion/) _2026-08-19 · gexall · Civil Litigation Brief \®\_ We have below a series of posts about the dangers of putting "opinion" evidence into witness statements. It has been a constant theme on this site for, at least, 12 years. There is no sign of this abating. Attempts have... ## [Why delegated oversight can no longer be housekeeping](https://www.postonline.co.uk/regulation/7960602/why-delegated-oversight-can-no-longer-be-housekeeping) _2026-08-19 · Regulation - postonline.co.uk_ Lloyd’s has embraced delegation at scale, but Richard Spencer, managing partner of New Link Consulting, argues governance and customer outcome monitoring have failed to keep pace. ## [DILG Forges Partnership with Academe and CSO Academy Alumni for Localized Modules](https://region12.dilg.gov.ph/2026/08/19/dilg-forges-partnership-with-academe-and-cso-academy-alumni-for-localized-modules/) _2026-08-19 · Adrian Earl Navarro · DILG Region 12_ The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has forged a strategic partnership with Local Resource Institutes (LRIs) and Civil Society Organization (CSO) Academy Alumni to co-develop a localized training module geared toward strengthening internal governance on August 6 and 7, 2026 at the DILG Regional Office XII, Koronadal City, South Cotabato. This initiative continue reading :… ## [Troops rescue 14 kidnapped victims in Katsina](https://www.popularnews9ja.com.ng/troops-rescue-14-kidnapped-victims-in-katsina/) _2026-08-18 · Popular News · Popular News9ja_ Troops of Joint Task Force North West Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued 14 kidnapped victims following a swift response to terrorist activity in Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State. On 18 August 2026, troops of Sector 2 OPFY responded to credible information on the movement of terrorists with kidnapped victims around Madaci Forest in \[…\] The post Troops rescue 14 kidnapped victims in… ## [Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967: Updates to UNSC’s 1267/ 1989 ISIL (Da'esh) & Al-Qaida Sanctions List: Amendment of 04 Entries](https://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/NotificationUser.aspx?Id=13677&Mode=0) _2026-08-18 · NOTIFICATIONS FROM RBI_ RBI/2026-27/235 DOR.AML.REC.203/14.06.001/2026-27 August 18, 2026 The Chairpersons/ CEOs of the Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payment Banks, Urban Co-operative Banks, Rural Co-operative Banks, Regional Rural Banks, Local Area Banks, Non-Banking Financial Companies, Asset Reconstruction Companies, All India Financial Institutions Madam/Dear Sir, Implementation of Section 51A of UAPA, 1967:… ## [Don’t pay COSON – MCSN warns public and music users](https://www.popularnews9ja.com.ng/dont-pay-coson-mcsn-warns-public-and-music-users/) _2026-08-18 · Popular News · Popular News9ja_ The general public and all users of music in business have been warned not to pay imposters and fraudsters for licence for the exploitation of music in their business. The Musical Copyright Society Nigeria Ltd/Gte (MCSN) warned the general public and all those who exploit music in their businesses to be very careful not to \[…\] The post Don’t pay COSON – MCSN warns public and music users appeared… ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/04eEiekbeuQH) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [A WIDOW CANNOT BRING AN ACTION UNDER THE FATAL ACCIDENTS ACT WHERE HER HUSBAND SETTLED THE PERSONAL INJURY ACTION AGAINST A CONCURRENT TORTFEASOR IN HIS LIFETIME](https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2026/08/18/a-widow-cannot-bring-an-action-under-the-fatal-accidents-act-where-her-husband-settled-the-personal-injury-action-against-a-concurrent-tortfeasor-in-his-lifetime/) _2026-08-18 · gexall · Civil Litigation Brief \®\_ This case emphasises a long existing principle that a second action cannot be brought if a claimant, now deceased, has settled proceedings in their lifetime. This principle extends to concurrent tortfeasors. There are also important observations outside the realm of... ## [TfL must prioritise ageing escalators or risk passengers being put off public transport](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/tfl-must-prioritise-ageing-escalators-or-risk-passengers-being-put-off-public-transport/) _2026-08-18 · admin · EC1Echo_ Transport for London (TfL) must make broken and ageing escalators a funding priority to ensure the Mayor’s active transport targets are feasible, a senior London Assembly Member has said. The post TfL must prioritise ageing escalators or risk passengers being put off public transport appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [Find out more about Islington’s animal history](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/find-out-more-about-islingtons-animal-history/) _2026-08-18 · admin · EC1Echo_ Discover Islington’s beastly past through a fascinating display of unique collections at Islington Archives. The post Find out more about Islington’s animal history appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [MONITORING, COACHING, AUDIT AND COORDINATION ON EODB-RELATED ACTIVITIES](https://region12.dilg.gov.ph/2026/08/18/monitoring-coaching-audit-and-coordination-on-eodb-related-activities/) _2026-08-18 · Adrian Earl Navarro · DILG Region 12_ The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Rehiyon Dose, through the Local Government Capability Development Division (LGCDD) facilitated the conduct of the “Monitoring, Coaching, Audit and Coordination on EODB-related Activities,” on August 3-6, 2026 for the local government units (LGUs) of Magpet, Cotabato; Esperanza and Lutayan, Sultan Kudarat; and Lake Sebu, South Cotabato.… ## [COST BITES 436: THE DEFENDANT FAILED TO BEAT THE CLAIMANT’S PART 36 OFFER: WAS IT UNJUST FOR THE USUAL CONSEQUENCES TO APPLY? THE IMPORTANCE OF INTEREST](https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2026/08/18/cost-bites-436-the-defendant-failed-to-beat-the-claimants-part-36-offer-was-it-unjust-for-the-usual-consequences-to-apply-the-importance-of-interest/) _2026-08-18 · gexall · Civil Litigation Brief \®\_ Here we look at a judgment where the court considered an argument that the claimant had not beaten its own Part 36 offer. The judge held that the defendant's argument fell at the first post because it failed to take... ## [COST BITES 435: ANOTHER APPLICATION TO REVISE A COSTS BUDGET (DURING A TRIAL): WITH A DIFFERENT RESULT: SOME INTERESTING COMMENTS ON CONDUCT ALONG THE WAY…](https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2026/08/18/cost-bites-435-another-application-to-revise-a-costs-budget-during-a-trial-with-a-different-result-some-interesting-comments-on-conduct-along-the-way/) _2026-08-18 · gexall · Civil Litigation Brief \®\_ We have had a number of cases relating to amending costs budgets recently. This one has a different result. The need to revise the budget arose from the judge's decision that there should be a separate hearing on damages. This,... ## [MEMBER NEWS: HOW TO UPDATE YOUR CARD DETAILS TO MAKE SURE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION STAYS LIVE: FOUR SIMPLE STEPS IF YOU FIND THAT YOU CAN’T GET ONTO THE SITE](https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2026/08/17/member-news-how-to-update-your-card-details-to-make-sure-your-subscription-stays-live-four-simple-steps-if-you-find-that-you-cant-get-onto-the-site/) _2026-08-17 · gexall · Civil Litigation Brief \®\_ I have had a number of enquiries asking how to update card details when a card has expired. I have outlined the four steps that need to be taken below. THE METHOD Log in to My Account on CLB.... ## [BACK TO BASICS MONDAY: LITIGATORS HAVE TO WARN THEIR CLIENTS THAT SOMETIMES A COURT MAKES NO ORDER FOR COSTS AT ALL: THE PERILS IF YOU DON’T](https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2026/08/17/back-to-basics-monday-litigators-have-to-warn-their-clients-that-sometimes-a-court-makes-no-order-for-costs-at-all-the-perils-if-you-dont/) _2026-08-17 · gexall · Civil Litigation Brief \®\_ This post obviously follows on from the post earlier today where the judge made no award for costs after a trial. Neither side had "won" and, in any event, the amount spent in pursuit of the claim was disproportional. This... ## [COST BITES 434 : JUDGE REFUSES TO INCREASE CLAIMANT’S BUDGET AFTER TRIAL, EVEN THOUGH IT WAS NOT OPPOSED BY THE DEFENDANT: A PARTY MADE NO ATTEMPT TO EXPLAIN WHY IT NEEDED TO SPEND THE PRICE OF THE AVERAGE UK HOUSE ON ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE](https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2026/08/17/cost-bites-434-judge-refuses-to-increase-claimants-budget-after-trial-even-though-it-was-not-opposed-by-the-defendant-a-party-made-no-attempt-to-explain-why-it-needed-to-spend-the-price-of-the-a/) _2026-08-17 · gexall · Civil Litigation Brief \®\_ We are looking at another attempt to vary a costs budget. In this case the attempt was made after the trial and after judgment. Both parties, initially, sought large variations. Only the claimant proceeded with the application in relation to... ## [COST BITES 435: £4 MILLION SPENT IN COSTS AND NEITHER PARTY WILL RECOVER A PENNY FROM THE OTHER: A “PYRHHIC” VICTORY LEADS TO NO ORDER FOR COSTS…](https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2026/08/17/cost-bites-435-4-million-spent-in-costs-and-neither-party-will-recover-a-penny-from-the-other-a-pyrhhic-victory-leads-to-no-order-for-costs/) _2026-08-17 · gexall · Civil Litigation Brief \®\_ This is case that should be considered by every litigator, and litigant. It involves legal expenditure on a major scale, with very little benefit to the parties at the end. The final result is unlikely to please either of the... ## [Sadiq Khan points to tripling affordable starts as City Hall targets final housebuilding push](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/sadiq-khan-points-to-tripling-affordable-starts-as-city-hall-targets-final-housebuilding-push/) _2026-08-14 · admin · EC1Echo_ Sadiq Khan is set to fall far short of ministerial targets for affordable homes in London barring a miraculous uptick in housing starts over the next three months. The post Sadiq Khan points to tripling affordable starts as City Hall targets final housebuilding push appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [GIVING AN UNDERTAKING AS TO DAMAGES WHEN OBTAINING AN INJUNCTION: REMEMBER IT CAN COME BACK TO BITE (AND SOMETIMES BITE HARD…)](https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2026/08/14/giving-an-undertaking-as-to-damages-when-obtaining-an-injunction-remember-it-can-come-back-to-bite-you/) _2026-08-14 · gexall · Civil Litigation Brief \®\_ When a party obtains an injunction they, usually, have to give an undertaking as to damages. There are now a number of cases where litigants have been found liable to pay damages as a result of that undertaking. We have... ## [Inside the British Museum’s ‘biggest ever’ refurbishment](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/inside-the-british-museums-biggest-ever-refurbishment/) _2026-08-14 · admin · EC1Echo_ The arrival of the Bayeux Tapestry from France may have stolen the show at the British Museum this summer, but behind the scenes the wheels are turning on the London landmark’s major transformation. The post Inside the British Museum’s ‘biggest ever’ refurbishment appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [CAN DELAY IN APPLYING TO STRIKE OUT AN ACTION FOR ABUSE OF PROCESS BE AN ABUSE OF PROCESS IN ITSELF? THE DANGERS OF LETTING TIME GO BY](https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2026/08/14/can-delay-in-applying-to-strike-out-an-action-for-abuse-of-process-be-an-abuse-of-process-in-itself-the-dangers-of-letting-time-go-by/) _2026-08-14 · gexall · Civil Litigation Brief \®\_ Here we have a case where it was argued that the defendant's delay in bringing an application to strike out for abuse of process was an abuse of process in itself. The case points to authorities that "acquiescing" in an... ## [THROWBACK FRIDAY: SIMILAR FACT EVIDENCE IN CIVIL CASES: AN OVERVIEW AND THE RELEVANT GUIDANCE CONSIDERED (AUGUST 2020)](https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2026/08/14/throwback-friday-similar-fact-evidence-in-civil-cases-an-overview-and-the-relevant-guidance-considered-august-2020/) _2026-08-14 · gexall · Civil Litigation Brief \®\_ Man of the posts in August 2020 concerned the impact of Covid. This post is the exception. It arose out of a Court of Appeal decision that month that reviewed the principles relating to similar fact evidence in civil cases.... ## [Local resident presents intriguing film season at the The Garden Cinema](https://www.ec1echo.co.uk/local-resident-presents-intriguing-film-season-at-the-the-garden-cinema/) _2026-08-13 · admin · EC1Echo_ A 24 year old Clerkenwell resident with ambitions to open a cinema in Islington has an exciting new film season at The Garden Cinema The post Local resident presents intriguing film season at the The Garden Cinema appeared first on EC1Echo . ## [AN ORDER FOR WASTED COSTS NARROWLY AVERTED – BUT THERE WERE ISSUES ON BOTH SIDES: “NONE OF THE LEGAL PROFESSIONALS IN THIS CASE HAVE COVERED THEMSELVES WITH GLORY”](https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2026/08/13/an-order-for-wasted-costs-narrowly-averted-but-then-there-were-issues-on-both-sides-none-of-the-legal-professionals-in-this-case-have-averted-themselves-with-glory/) _2026-08-13 · gexall · Civil Litigation Brief \®\_ This is a case where the judge found the conduct of a firm of solicitors "utterly extraordinary". However there were, in fact, a number of errors by both sides. This may (and probably would) have led to a wasted costs... ## [ATTEMPTS TO “REVISIT” THE PRELIMINARY ISSUES REFUSED: ALSO THE JUDGE WOULD HAVE PREFERRED TO SEE WITNESS STATEMENTS NOT JUST DOCUMENTS…](https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2026/08/13/attempts-to-revisit-the-preliminary-issues-refused-also-the-judge-would-have-preferred-to-see-witness-statements-not-just-documents/) _2026-08-13 · gexall · Civil Litigation Brief \®\_ This is another case where a party attempts to "revisit" preliminary issues/a statement of issues that have been agreed and approved by the court. That application did not get very far. Further the judge observed that, although the parties were... ## [ADVOCACY THE JUDGE’S VIEW A RECAP OF THE SERIES 3: “THERE IS A SPECIAL RING IN HELL FOR A CERTAIN TYPE OF ADVOCATE”: WHY ALL LITIGATORS SHOULD KNOW THESE THINGS…](https://www.civillitigationbrief.com/2026/08/13/advocacy-the-judges-view-a-recap-of-the-series-3-there-is-a-special-ring-in-hell-for-a-certain-type-of-advocate-why-all-litigators-should-know-these-things/) _2026-08-13 · gexall · Civil Litigation Brief \®\_ Back in the dim and distant days of 2018 this site ran its third series on "Advocacy: the Judge's View". A new series will start shortly. However before that we are "recapping" on the guidance given in the four previous... ## [CALL FOR BIDS 2026-08-108 and 109](https://region12.dilg.gov.ph/2026/08/12/call-for-bids-2026-08-108-and-109/) _2026-08-12 · Joseph Lorenzo Cobrador · DILG Region 12_ 📣 CALL FOR BIDS DILG REGION XII invites all eligible and interested suppliers and service providers to participate in the procurement opportunities listed below: RFQ No. Project Title / Description ABC (₱) SVP2026-08-108 MEALS for the conduct of DOSE COUNCIL for GOOD GOVERNANCE TWG/STEERING COMMITTEE COORDINATION MEETING (RIDS YEAR 3 IMPLEMENTATION) 162,500.00 SVP2026-08-109 Supplies for continue…