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The Civil Litigation Section covers the practice of civil litigation and alternative dispute resolution, including costs, fees and funding, relief from sanctions, disclosure, expert witnesses, and court rules and procedure. We also cover practice management issues for civil litigation firms and departments, from consumer contracts to staffing

Recent Litigation in Practice

Will COVID-19 lead to a rise in air pollution litigation?

2020-11-25T17:08:00+00:00

Research has linked air pollution to the severity of coronavirus cases. Rosa Winter and Isabella Dennis, from Friends of the Earth, review what we know so far and consider the impact this could have on public litigation.

Library FAQ: Hadkinson or “unless” orders

2020-12-02T12:38:00+00:00

The Law Society’s Library team explains where to find commentary sources and precedents for Hadkinson or “unless” orders.

Recovery plan for civil and family courts and tribunals

2020-11-27T09:40:00+00:00

HM Courts & Tribunal Services has published its civil, family and tribunals recovery plan, detailing the progress that has been made to safely increase capacity to deal with outstanding cases.

Podcast: Sound judgement when solving problems

2020-10-19T10:43:00+01:00

James Perry, chair of the Civil Litigation Committee, explores the importance of sound judgement when solving problems, not just as a litigator but when facing difficult decisions in all walks of working life.

All Litigation in Practice

Recent ADR

Mediation: the challenges and benefits of in-person and remote mediation

2020-09-28T11:37:00+01:00

Amanda Bucklow considers the advantages and drawbacks, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and tips on how to make the most of remote mediation.

CJEU confirms insured parties’ right to choose lawyer for mediation

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

A person using legal expenses insurance (LEI) has the right under EU law to choose their own lawyer for mediation proceedings, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled.

Can mediation deliver in cost disputes?

2019-01-18T16:18:00+00:00

Avi Dolties asks whether it’s time to start tapping into mediation to settle costs disputes.

Mediation – where do we go now?

2018-08-14T11:54:00+01:00

Mediation continues to face challenges in its journey from an alternative to mainstream form of dispute resolution, not least being overshadowed by Brexit. Peter Causton rounds up the latest developments.

All ADR

Recent Personal Injury

Overseas Operations Bill will strip armed forces personnel of their rights, says Law Society

2020-09-24T14:50:00+01:00

The Overseas Operations Bill will strip British Armed Forces of their rights and could put them at greater risk, the Law Society has warned.

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.

Whiplash reforms delayed to April 2021
2020-04-27T08:15:00+01:00

Regulating beauty treatment – client stories wanted
2020-04-06T13:27:00+01:00

All Personal Injury

Recent Practice Management

Lockdown 2.0 and ongoing coronavirus support

2020-11-11T10:00:00+00:00

The new lockdown came into force in England at 12.01am on 5 November 2020 and is expected to last until at least 2 December.

How to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period

2020-08-21T12:50:00+01:00

The UK-EU transition period will end on 31 December 2020. Find out what you can do now to prepare.

All Practice Management

Recent Cross-Border / Jurisdiction

Webinar series: the future UK / EU relationship (January 2021)

2020-12-02T16:16:00+00:00

With the end of 2020 fast approaching, the UK is about to exit the EU transitional period. This will see the UK treated for the first time as a “third country” in many areas where there used to be UK / EU cooperation, subject to any agreement on the future ...

Law Society joins plea for Lugano Convention

2020-11-27T14:45:00+00:00

The Law Society has joined a plea to the EU to make dispute resolution across Europe more accessible for small businesses by allowing the UK to sign up to the Lugano Convention when the Brexit transition period ends.

Enforcing judgments after the Brexit transition period ends
2020-09-22T08:43:00+01:00
Webinar: End of the transition period and cross-border judgments (OnDemand)
2020-09-04T13:22:00+01:00
How to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period
2020-08-21T12:50:00+01:00

HMRC delays DAC-6 reporting deadlines
2020-07-02T09:09:00+01:00
EU legal professional privilege – post-Brexit guidance
2020-04-30T10:14:00+01:00
Law Society responds to plans to reform damages-based agreements
2020-01-07T16:45:00+00:00

All Cross-Border / Jurisdiction

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Recent Litigation in Practice

Will COVID-19 lead to a rise in air pollution litigation?

Library FAQ: Hadkinson or “unless” orders

Recovery plan for civil and family courts and tribunals

Podcast: Sound judgement when solving problems

Recent ADR

Mediation: the challenges and benefits of in-person and remote mediation

CJEU confirms insured parties’ right to choose lawyer for mediation

Can mediation deliver in cost disputes?

Mediation – where do we go now?

Recent Personal Injury

Overseas Operations Bill will strip armed forces personnel of their rights, says Law Society

Whiplash diagnosis allowed by video link – for now

Whiplash reforms delayed to April 2021

Regulating beauty treatment – client stories wanted

Recent Practice Management

Lockdown 2.0 and ongoing coronavirus support

How to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period

Recent Cross-Border / Jurisdiction

Webinar series: the future UK / EU relationship (January 2021)

Law Society joins plea for Lugano Convention

Enforcing judgments after the Brexit transition period ends

Webinar: End of the transition period and cross-border judgments (OnDemand)

How to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period

HMRC delays DAC-6 reporting deadlines

EU legal professional privilege – post-Brexit guidance

Law Society responds to plans to reform damages-based agreements

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