News and updates
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NewsAccessing your benefits as a Section member
As a Section member, you can access premium online content and come to inclusive events and webinars.
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NewsBar Council Networking Event for Junior Solicitors and Barristers (Thursday 29th February, London)
Register your interest now
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NewsHMCTS communications and engagement survey
HMCTS want to find out what you think about the way they communicate and engage with its users.
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NewsA Ministry of Justice Consultation on Open Justice
The Ministry of Justice is undertaking a call for evidence on how government can support and strengthen the openness, transparency, and the accessibility of the court and tribunal services in the modern age.
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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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NewsPro bono: Join a coordinated response to major incidents
We’ve partnered with LawWorks to launch a centralised online platform to help coordinate pro bono advice from the legal profession in the event of a major incident
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NewsMinistry of Justice to extend fixed recoverable costs
Fixed recoverable costs will be extended, following a two-year pilot.
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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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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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NewsClosure of the Solicitors’ Indemnity Fund
The Solicitors’ Indemnity Fund will close on 30 September 2020. This may leave former principles of law firms liable for future claims. Make sure you’re prepared.
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NewsAccessing your benefits as a Section member
As a Section member, you can access premium online content and come to inclusive events and webinars.
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NewsChanges to the practice direction on pre-action conduct
What you need to know about the changes, in force from 6 April