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Features and opinion

Member Talk – AI for litigators
Member talks – back to basics: evidence
Member Talks - Back to basics: privilege
SFO’s updated guidance on corporate cooperation
Bridging the gap: A practical guide to generative AI in legal disclosure
Destin Trading Inc v Saipem SA
Contract Natural Gas Ltd v Zog Energy Ltd
The Civil Justice Council review of the pre-action protocols
Civil Justice Council review of litigation funding
What does 2025 hold for dispute resolution?

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Past webinars

Dispute Resolution Section members benefit from free access to our library of on-demand content.

Group actions – where are we now? (On Demand)

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Fixed recoverable costs: One Year On (On Demand)

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Commercial Litigation Conference 2024

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Trends and developments in digital assets

As cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology gain wider adoption, disputes related to digital assets are becoming more frequent. While legislation is being considered to respond to the legal dilemmas posed, the courts continue to grapple with these developing technologies.

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Taster features

Mediation: the challenges and benefits of in-person and remote mediation

By Amanda Bucklow

Amanda Bucklow considers the advantages and drawbacks, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and tips on how to make the most of remote mediation.

Better safe than sorry – risk for litigators during coronavirus

By Susanna Heley

In a short time, the world has changed significantly for litigators. Susanna Heley reviews the latest risks you need to plan for as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

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Gain a competitive edge and give the best possible legal advice with the trusted resources and support available through the Law Society library.

As a section member you are entitled to the following library benefits***:

first item free on Lawdocs, the Law Society library document delivery service*
50% off all chargeable Law Society library services**
priority access to all Law Society library services

* Subject to standard page limits, terms and conditions and for current judicial proceedings or non-commercial purposes.

** Including additional research on top of the standard 30 minutes, the Lawdocs Service (first item free), and printing and photocopying services.

***All benefits are valid until 31 December 2025. Applies to all Law Society Section members, and members must state from initial contact that they are a current Section member when requesting any of these services.

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Case commentary

Member Talk – AI for litigators
Member talks – back to basics: evidence
Member Talks - Back to basics: privilege
Destin Trading Inc v Saipem SA
Contract Natural Gas Ltd v Zog Energy Ltd
Member talk: mental health for litigators
Member talk - Litigator’s Survival Guide: Best tips from judges in conducting litigation
Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil and the ADR duty
Rea v Rea and undue influence claims
Member talk: Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil Council

All case commentary

Member Talk – AI for litigators

Member talks – back to basics: evidence

Member Talks - Back to basics: privilege

SFO’s updated guidance on corporate cooperation

Bridging the gap: A practical guide to generative AI in legal disclosure

Destin Trading Inc v Saipem SA

Contract Natural Gas Ltd v Zog Energy Ltd

The Civil Justice Council review of the pre-action protocols

Civil Justice Council review of litigation funding

What does 2025 hold for dispute resolution?

Dispute Resolution Section members benefit from free access to our library of on-demand content.

Social media

Member Talk – AI for litigators

Member talks – back to basics: evidence

Member Talks - Back to basics: privilege

Destin Trading Inc v Saipem SA

Contract Natural Gas Ltd v Zog Energy Ltd

Member talk: mental health for litigators

Member talk - Litigator’s Survival Guide: Best tips from judges in conducting litigation

Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil and the ADR duty

Rea v Rea and undue influence claims

Member talk: Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil Council

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