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NewsAssessing and managing coronavirus in court buildings
HM Courts Tribunal Service (HMCTS) has published an organisational risk assessment and an assessment tool , which will enable it to regularly review the safety of its buildings.
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Protocol for virtual statutory declarations
To support solicitors during the coronavirus pandemic, the Law Society has reproduced Lexis Nexis’s protocol for virtual statutory declarations. The protocol covers: the Temporary Insolvency Practice Direction (April 2020) the process for making a statutory declaration by video conference payment. Read the ...
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Practical tips for litigators working from home
Mark Banks and Kristian Bagger suggest some workarounds for litigators working from home, including those without a printer or a scanner to hand.
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It’s not your (de)fault
Or is it? James Perry looks at an update to the rules on default judgments that may trip up the unsuspecting claimant litigator.
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Webinar: Part 36 update (26 May 2020)
Professor Dominic Regan will guide you through the latest decisions on Part 36 in our first spring conference webinar.
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Webinar: SRA regulations update (28 May 2020)
Join us for a regulatory update from the Solicitors Regulation Authority at our third spring conference webinar.
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Webinar: witness statement reforms (27 May 2020)
Join our second spring conference webinar for an update on witness statement reforms.
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Webinar: whiplash reforms (2 July 2020)
Whiplash reforms are due to come into force in April 2021. Join our webinar to learn more about what the reforms mean for your practice.
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Podcast: Top five tips for working from home
Chair of the Civil Litigation Committee, James Perry, and vice-chair, John Cuss, discuss top tips for civil litigators working from home.
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Court and tribunal building status during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Due to the coronavirus the Ministry of Justice and HM Courts and Tribunals Service announced that the work of the courts and tribunals will be consolidated into fewer building for public safety reasons.
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Navigating after-the-event insurance
Tanya Lansky explains the ins and outs of after-the-event (ATE) insurance, and provides an overview of and tips surrounding the workings of this specialist insurance product.
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Better safe than sorry – risk for litigators during coronavirus
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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The long read: legal professional privilege – a guide
Legal professional privilege is a fundamental part of English law. Andrew Wanambwa from Lewis Silkin LLP provides an overview, and practical steps to preserve privilege.
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Consultation: coronavirus’ impact on the civil justice system
In a rapid consultation, the Civil Justice Council has sought feedback on the coronavirus measures from civil court users.
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EU legal professional privilege – post-Brexit guidance
The Law Society has released new guidance to reflect ongoing discussions on EU legal privilege for UK practitioners following the end of the transitional period.
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Using statement of truth forms during the coronavirus outbreak
In April 2020, the Law Society updated our guidance on court and tribunal forms.
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Whiplash reforms delayed to April 2021
The launch of the new portal for whiplash claims has been delayed from August 2020 to April 2021.
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Insolvency: temporary Practice Direction
From 6 April to 1 October 2020, a temporary Insolvency Practice Direction (IPD) has come into force to help courts respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Litigation funding – what you need to know
Susan Dunn, chair of the Association of Litigation Funders, provides a guide on litigation funding in challenging times.
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Regulating beauty treatment – client stories wanted
In May 2020, an EU regulation (EU 2017/745) is coming into force classing fat removal devices, dermal fillers, lasers, intense pulsed light machines and suspension threads as medical devices.
