Online court pilots and COVID-19 – the catalyst for further momentum?
John Cuss reviews how the coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown has accelerated reform in the courts, and asks whether – without proper consultation – there’s a risk of access to justice being left behind?
Practical tips for litigators working from home
Mark Banks and Kristian Bagger suggest some workarounds for litigators working from home, including those without a printer or a scanner to hand.
It’s not your (de)fault
Or is it? James Perry looks at an update to the rules on default judgments that may trip up the unsuspecting claimant litigator.
The times they are a-changing . . . e-filing and detailed assessment
Deborah Burke discusses ideas from a recent white paper on how to improve the detailed assessment process, and offers tips on getting to grips with electronic filing (or e-filing).
Staying safe in court – and preparing for potential lockdowns
With ongoing reports that the rate of coronavirus infections continues to increase across England and Wales, keeping our members safe remains one of our key priorities.
