Andrew Prismall v Google UK1 is the latest in a line of recent decisions in which the High Court has been asked to consider the viability of an opt-out class action claim brought by a class representative under CPR 19.8 (formerly 19.6). It is also the latest attempt at

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Introduction

The UK Government-backed Jurisdiction Taskforce of LawtechUK (UKJT), chaired by Sir Geoffrey Vos, Master of the Rolls, recently published its Digital Dispute Resolution Rules (the Rules), following consultation with legal and industry stakeholders.

The Rules, which can be incorporated into on-chain digital relationships and smart contracts, are designed to
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