All Civil Litigation articles
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NewsWhiplash reforms delayed to August 2020
The launch of the new portal for whiplash claims has been delayed from April to August 2020.
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Closure 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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The times they are a-changing . . . e-filing and detailed assessment
Deborah Burke discusses ideas from a recent white paper on how to improve the detailed assessment process, and offers tips on getting to grips with electronic filing (or e-filing).
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Online court pilots – where are we now and what’s on the horizon?
John Cuss summarises what we know so far about the online courts pilots.
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Civil Litigation Section spring conference (London, 29 April 2020)
This year’s inclusive conference will take place on Wednesday 29 April from 1pm to 5.30pm.
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Making your way as a junior litigator: Chrissie Wolfe
Chrissie Wolfe was highly commended in the Junior Lawyer of the Year category of our 2019 Excellence Awards. We asked about her path to qualifying as a international personal injury lawyer.
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Give feedback on the flexible court hours pilot
The Flexible Operating Hours (FOH) pilot is due to finish in March 2020 and the government is seeking feedback from solicitors who took part.
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Claims management companies beware: the regulators are fighting back
Rachel Couter looks at recent penalties given to claims management companies (CMCs) in order to improve standards in the industry.
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Excellence Awards 2020: submit your success stories
The Excellence Awards awards showcase excellence across the legal profession.
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What happened in the world of clinical negligence litigation in 2019?
James Bell of Hodge Jones Allen offers a personal take on developments in medical negligence, including significant recent cases and proposed changes to fixed fees.
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Whiplash claims portal – how to register
Claimant representatives can register to use the new online claims portal service from 22 January 2020.
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E-filing mandatory in Senior Courts Costs Office matters from January 2020
From 20 January 2020, legally represented parties must use the government’s e-filing service to start and/or continue Senior Courts Costs Office matters.
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Law Society responds to plans to reform damages-based agreements
The Law Society has responded to the independent review of the Damages-Based Agreements Regulation 2013.
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Webinar: Contract law update 2020 (24 April)
The fast-moving area of contract law is at the core of the work solicitors do, whatever your practice area.
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England and Wales: jurisdiction of choice
The Law Society has released a report on the benefits of England and Wales as a global centre for legal services.
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Success story: Client service in serious injury cases
The judges at the 2019 Excellence Awards were impressed by CFG Law’s ‘Client First Service’, which focuses on understanding the needs and wellbeing of clients who have suffered a catastrophic injury. We asked Richard Clark, chief executive officer, about the firm’s approach.
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Civil Litigation in 2019: a year in review
This year saw a whole host of changes in litigation for practitioners. Civil Litigation Section committee members Rajinder Rai and John Cuss offer their personal recaps on key developments in 2019 and explain what to expect in 2020.
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FAQ: strange and unusual citations
The Law Society Library explains what those very odd citations may be.
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Judicial College Guidelines: what’s new in the 15th edition?
The 15th edition of the Judicial College Guidelines was published on 26 November 2019. John Cuss considers some of the key changes in this latest edition.
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Damages-based agreements: Proposals for reform
Maura McIntosh explains the proposals to amend the rules relating to damages-based agreements (DBAs), looking at the key issues with the 2013 regulations and how changes might encourage more practitioners to use DBAs.
