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End of transition period – guidance for civil litigators

2021-01-26T11:35:00+00:00

In January 2021, the Law Society released new guidance for the end of the transitional period.

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Consultation: Guideline hourly rates

2021-01-12T10:00:00+00:00

In January 2021, the Civil Justice Council launched a consultation on guideline hourly rates. It closes at 4pm on Wednesday 31 March 2021.

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Whiplash reforms delayed to May 2021

2021-01-11T08:15:00+00:00

The launch of the new portal for whiplash claims has been moved to May 2021.

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Legal services in national lockdown – 2021

2021-01-05T14:48:00+00:00

The UK government has published guidance on the new national lockdown announced on 4 January 2021.

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The Civil Litigation Section will provide you with support, advice, networking opportunities and enable the sharing of best practice with peers.

The current Section Engagement Programme has been created in consultation with the Section Committee and will focus on key issues including:

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  • court fees
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  • alternative dispute resolution
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  • J codes
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These issues will be addressed through a range of activities including: seminars, workshops, webinars, conferences, e-newsletters, magazines amd Twitter.


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