All Dispute Resolution articles – Page 3
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FeatureLitigation: A digital future
Savannah Seymour looks at the technological advances made within litigation, and the digital disruptions that could still be yet to come
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NewsExtra funding in civil and family legal issues only scratches the surface
Funding provided to charities and legal advice centres in civil and family legal disputes is welcomed by the Law Society, who warned there must be proper investment in the whole legal aid system to provide effective access to justice.
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EventWebinar: Part 36 offers – how to avoid the pitfalls (OnDemand)
Learn about the potential pitfalls around Part 36, and how you can avoid running into them.
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FeatureMy legal life: Paul Sills
We ask Paul Sills about his career, his experience moving from litigation in New Zealand to the UK and current trends in dispute resolution.
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NewsNew Ministry of Justice cross-examination scheme under the Domestic Abuse Act
The Ministry of Justice invites solicitors with cross-examination expertise, and vulnerable witness and advocacy training, to register for court appointed cross-examination work in family and civil proceedings.
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EventWebinar: whiplash reforms and damages claims services updates (OnDemand)
Watch this webinar to be part of an insightful discussion on the updates to the claims process.
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EventSpring Conference 2022 (OnDemand)
Expert speakers discussed getting a case ready for court, fixed recoverable costs and remote hearings.
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FAQLibrary FAQ: Standstill agreements
The Law Society Library gives details of the source of standstill agreements
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FeatureBott & Co Limited v Ryanair
Anthony Field summarises how Rosenblatt secured a landmark Supreme Court win for Bott & Co Limited against Ryanair
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NewsUpdated practice note on unbundling
The Law Society has revised and updated our practice note on unbundling civil legal services
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FAQLibrary FAQ: Standard of proof in civil cases
The Law Society library explains where to find commentary on the standard of proof in civil cases
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FeatureTomlin orders, Gertner and consumer credit: are solicitors are risk?
Rupert Cohen looks at the case of CFL Finance Ltd v Laser Trust and Another, and what this means going forward
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NewsPro bono: Join a coordinated response to major incidents
We’ve partnered with LawWorks to launch a centralised online platform to help coordinate pro bono advice from the legal profession in the event of a major incident
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FeatureHow Adelekun v Ho affects cost orders
Tom Jenkinson examines the decision made in Adelekun v Ho, and the impact that has on costs orders
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FeatureLibrary FAQ: Access to medical records
The Law Society Library gives details of sources for access to medical records
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FeatureMy legal life: Kelda Groves
We ask Kelda Groves about her career, her experience of moving from private to in-house practice, and developments within the area of group litigation
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FeatureWhat is the investment value of a dispute?
Matthew L. McGrath and Donny Surtani look at the importance of net present value, and how this can be used inform risk management and improve outcomes for financial recovery
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FeatureHow to serve claim forms and other court documents (by email and other methods)
Leigh Ellis, solicitor at Hall Ellis, examines how claim forms and other court documents should be served, and why emailing is not automatically sufficient for service
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FeatureLiberty GTS releases its yearly claims briefing: Emerging trends and the differences in claims causes across different industries
Following the publication of their whitepaper, Simon Radcliffe, Head of GTS Claims at Law Society partner Liberty GTS, details recent mergers and acquisitions insurance claims trends and which deals are most likely to lead to a claim.
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NewsMinistry of Justice to extend fixed recoverable costs
Fixed recoverable costs will be extended, following a two-year pilot.