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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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Updated practice note on legal professional privilege
In August 2021, the Law Society revised and updated our practice note on legal professional privilege.
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Call for evidence: dispute resolution in England and Wales
Tell us your thoughts on dispute resolution processes by Monday 27 September 2021, to help inform our response to a government consultation.
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Library FAQ: Bullock and Sanderson (costs) orders
The Law Society Library gives details of sources for Bullock and Sanderson (costs) orders.
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Handling conditional fee agreements
Kerry Underwood gives his personal tips on setting up and managing conditional fee agreements
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The global pandemic of disputes
Matthew L. McGrath, founder and managing director of Emissary Holdings, discusses the rising value of disputes in international arbitration and explains how dispute resolution is becoming a global industry
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Disclosing suspicious activity reports – new guidance
On 7 July 2021, the Home Office published a circular on suspicious activity reports (SARs) in the context of disclosure in private civil litigation.
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Solicitors’ Indemnity Fund extended to 2022
Following our request, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has decided to extend the life of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) for a further 12 months.
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Webinar: cross-border commercial mediation: the way to the future (10 June 2021)
Hosted by our Brussels office, this webinar will explore what has changed in mediation in Europe after Brexit.
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Brexit, Lugano and arbitration panel discussion (17 June 2021)
The Law Society and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) are proud to host this joint panel discussion assessing the implications for arbitration of Brexit, the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement, and the UK’s departure from the Lugano Convention.
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New civil damages portal launches
On 28 May 2021, HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) launched a new damages claim service.
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A new approach: alternative dispute resolution with the BBRS
Alexandra Marks CBE, chief adjudicator at the Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS), shares how it works, how and when to use them, and what drew her to work at the service.
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Court e-bundle requirements [complete 2021 guide]
James Logue, researcher and marketer in the legal software as a service (SaaS) industry, shares the essentials you should be looking out for when building your bundles.
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Survey on use of remote hearings during coronavirus
If you’ve taken part in a remote court or tribunal hearing since the start of the pandemic, HMCTS wants your views.
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Whiplash claims portal: user guides
From 31 May 2021, the personal injury claims process is changing for people who suffer from low-value injuries in road traffic accidents.
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Solicitors’ Indemnity Fund closure: prepare against future claims, solicitors warned
The Law Society has issued a series of warnings ahead of the closure of the Solicitors Indemnity Fund (SIF) on 30 September 2021 – a move that could leave former owners of law firms that shut in the past two decades liable for losses for any new claims.
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Too little, too late: Masten and setting aside default costs certificates
Margaret McDonald, head of civil and costs at Kenworthy’s Chambers, explains how she successfully represented the claimant in Masten v London Britannia Hotel Ltd [2020] EWHC B31 [Costs].
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Whiplash reforms: what you need to know
John Cuss examines the key insights from our recent webinar, where recent changes as part of the whiplash reforms were discussed with industry leaders and experts.
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Library FAQ: Tomlin orders
The Law Society Library gives details of sources for Tomlin orders.
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A collaborative approach to pro bono litigation
Fatima Bhula, Pro Bono Connect executive officer at LawWorks, discusses how solicitors and barristers are working together to improve access to justice
