General litigation
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NewsNew Ministry of Justice cross-examination scheme under the Domestic Abuse Act
The Ministry of Justice invites solicitors with cross-examination expertise, and vulnerable witness and advocacy training, to register for court appointed cross-examination work in family and civil proceedings.
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NewsUpdated practice note on unbundling
The Law Society has revised and updated our practice note on unbundling civil legal services
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FeatureCourt permits service of judgment in default via Instagram
Richard Power and Sabrina Devenish explain how their firm handled a recent case where a defendant was proving difficult to track down – by turning to Instagram
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NewsSound judgement when solving problems
James Perry explores the importance of sound judgement when facing difficult decisions in all walks of working life.
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FeatureOn your feet: Making your way as a solicitor advocate
Many litigators choose to apply for higher rights of audience, which give you the same rights to appear and conduct proceedings in court as a barrister. What does the process involve, and how can the qualification help in day-to-day litigation work?
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NewsTop five tips for working from home
James Perry and John Cuss discuss top tips for civil litigators working from home.
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Feature
Making your way as a judge: David Stevens
David Stevens is a deputy district judge and was also appointed as a recorder in September 2019. We asked about his path to joining the judiciary.
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Analysis
Clarke v Barclays Bank plc and Lamberts Surveyors Ltd [2014] EWHC 505 (Ch)
A claimant was refused permission to rely upon a second expert report where the report of an original expert had been served, but the expert had withdrawn from the case.
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Feature
Hot tubbing – a clean start?
Could the hot tubbing phenomenon extend to other parts of the process, wonders John Seed