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Whiplash diagnosis allowed by video link – for now

2020-06-22T14:45:00+01:00

Video medical examinations for whiplash cases will continue to be allowed, despite the UK continuing to emerge slowly out of lockdown.

uk high court of justice

Report: coronavirus’ impact on civil court users

2020-06-16T15:09:00+01:00

On 5 June, the Civil Justice Council (CJC) published its report on the impact of coronavius (COVID-19) on civil court users.

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Excellence Awards 2020 to be hosted online

2020-06-05T10:53:00+01:00

This year’s Law Society Excellence Awards will be going ahead as a series of online events.

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Free access to online secure portal for Law Society members

2020-06-01T12:45:00+01:00

Our partner Safelink is offering free access to its online legal platform for Law Society members during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

  • CJEU confirms insured parties’ right to choose lawyer for mediation

    2020-05-27T15:40:00+01:00

  • Assessing and managing coronavirus in court buildings

    2020-05-27T15:27:00+01:00

  • Protocol for virtual statutory declarations

    2020-05-27T15:02:00+01:00

  • Court and tribunal building status during coronavirus (COVID-19)

    2020-05-11T13:12:00+01:00

  • Consultation: coronavirus’ impact on the civil justice system

    2020-05-04T14:23:00+01:00

  • EU legal professional privilege – post-Brexit guidance

    2020-04-30T10:14:00+01:00

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  • Legal Aid Agency apologises for latest CCMS disruption

  • Litigation funder backs law firm and consultancy’s Covid-19 ‘one-stop shop’

  • MoJ pauses legal aid means test review

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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
  • access to justice
  • alternative dispute resolution
  • profitability
  • clinical negligence
  • fixed costs
  • J codes
  • adjudication
  • PIcARBS
  • service
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  • consumer protection
  • Rome II

These issues will be addressed through a range of activities including: seminars, workshops, webinars, conferences, e-newsletters, magazines amd Twitter.


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