New civil damages portal launches
On 28 May 2021, HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) launched a new damages claim service.
Practice Direction update on extending time limits during coronavirus (COVID-19)
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the 118th update to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) allows parties to extend time limits, and clarifies the rules on recorded hearings.
Court permits service of judgment in default via Instagram
Richard Power and Sabrina Devenish explain how their firm handled a recent case where a defendant was proving difficult to track down – by turning to Instagram
Will COVID-19 lead to a rise in air pollution litigation?
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.
