All Civil Litigation articles
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NewsSolicitors’ 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
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Alternative dispute resolution post-Brexit – which rules apply to litigators?
Rita Giannini explains how different rules may apply to cross-border litigators dealing with alternative dispute resolution, depending on whether you act for one of the parties or mediate between them
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Law Society responds to consultation on guideline hourly rates
The Law Society has published a response to the Civil Justice Council (CJC) consultation on guideline hourly rates (GHR).
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Spring Conference 2021
Booking for our 2021 Spring Conference is now open. Due to the ongoing lockdown restrictions, the event will take place online as a virtual conference with plenty of opportunities to engage with the expert speakers and to network with other delegates.
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CPR updates offer clarity on interest in Part 36 offers
From 6 April 2021, new legislation will give litigators greater certainty about Part 36 offers and interest, the government has announced.
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Government paves the way for launching whiplash portal
Ahead of the launch of the new whiplash portal on 31 May 2021, the government has updated the rules for small claims.
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On the Beach, out of jurisdiction
The rules on when claimants need to seek court permission to serve proceedings out of jurisdiction changed on 1 January 2021. Henk Soede, barrister at 1 Chancery Lane chambers, looks at a recent case where permission was granted.
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Webinar: whiplash reforms (OnDemand)
Whiplash reforms are due to come into force in May 2021. Join this webinar to learn more about the upcoming changes.
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Guidance for court safety during lockdown
On 19 February 2021, we published updated guidance and best practice for court attendance and member safety in court and tribunal buildings.
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Court ID scheme for solicitors
From January 2021, a new ID scheme will allow solicitors to have enhanced access through security in courts and tribunals.
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Lexlaw v Zuberi: damages-based agreements
Karim Oualnan, partner at Lexlaw , explains the recent Court of Appeal ruling which provides much-needed clarity for solicitors using damages-based agreements (DBAs) with their clients
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Giving evidence in a virtual world: supporting remote witnesses
Ed Williams QC, director of Assurety (providers of witness familiarisation training) gives some pointers for practitioners to consider when helping witnesses prepare for remote hearings.
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Law Society challenge leads to civil legal aid consultation
The lord chancellor has given solicitors the right to choose whether civil legal aid bills between £2,500 and £25,000 are assessed by the Legal Aid Agency or specialist judges.
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Check if your firm needs to register for tax advice work
Firms need to check whether they need to register as doing tax advice work to fulfil their obligations under the money laundering regulations.
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End of transition period – guidance for civil litigators
In January 2021, the Law Society released new guidance for the end of the transitional period.
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Lecture: Sir Geoffrey Vos QC on civil justice and LawTech (OnDemand)
Hear directly from the newly appointed Master of the Rolls about his plans for the civil justice system, his thoughts on LawTech and its implications for the profession.
