All eyes are on the High Court this week, as law firm Pogust Goodhead brings the largest ever opt-in class action case against Australian mining giants BHP. Pogust represents some 600,000 claimants in the action – seeking £36 billion in damages. These cases are becoming increasingly common, as US-style lawfare spreads…

The election of the Labour government – with lefties linked to similar class actions and firms – has led to concerns over the impact on business in the UK. Starmer could usher in a wave of such cases…

Meanwhile, PR firm The PHA Group has been drafted in to sharpen up the lawyers’ press coverage. PHA has a roster of former hacks on staff and enjoys a varied client list, having included everything from anti-animal testing to Julian Assange. British business is fearing this area will become a cottage industry…