All Dispute Resolution articles – Page 5
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FeaturePractical 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.
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FeatureIt’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.
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EventWebinar: Part 36 update (OnDemand)
Professor Dominic Regan will guide you through the latest decisions on Part 36 in our first spring conference webinar.
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EventWebinar: SRA regulations update (OnDemand)
Join us for a regulatory update from the Solicitors Regulation Authority at our third spring conference webinar.
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EventWebinar: witness statement reforms (OnDemand)
Join our second spring conference webinar for an update on witness statement reforms.
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NewsTop five tips for working from home
James Perry and John Cuss discuss top tips for civil litigators working from home.
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FeatureNavigating after-the-event insurance
Tanya Lansky explains the ins and outs of after-the-event (ATE) insurance, and provides an overview of and tips surrounding the workings of this specialist insurance product.
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FeatureBetter safe than sorry – risk for litigators during coronavirus
In a short time, the world has changed significantly for litigators. Susanna Heley reviews the latest risks you need to plan for as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Making your way as a judge: David Stevens
David Stevens is a deputy district judge and was also appointed as a recorder in September 2019. We asked about his path to joining the judiciary.
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NewsClosure of the Solicitors’ Indemnity Fund
The Solicitors’ Indemnity Fund will close on 30 September 2020. This may leave former principles of law firms liable for future claims. Make sure you’re prepared.
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FeatureThe 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).
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FeatureMaking your way as a junior litigator: Chrissie Wolfe
Chrissie Wolfe was highly commended in the Junior Lawyer of the Year category of our 2019 Excellence Awards. We asked about her path to qualifying as a international personal injury lawyer.
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FeatureWhat happened in the world of clinical negligence litigation in 2019?
James Bell of Hodge Jones & Allen offers a personal take on developments in medical negligence, including significant recent cases and proposed changes to fixed fees.
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AnalysisNokes v Heart of England Foundation NHS Trust [2015] EWHC B6 (Costs)
In one of the first judgments since the Jackson reforms, Master Leonard has given useful guidance on the extent of recoverability of post-LASPO ATE premiums in medical negligence claims
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EventCommercial litigation conference 2015 (5 October 2015)
This conference will focus solely on commercial litigation, and will assess the development and impact of the Jackson reforms on the commercial litigation landscape.
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FeaturePrivate eye: the pitfalls of moving into private client work (part 2)
Private client work may seem an attractive new source of business for civil litigators in strained economic times, but there is much to consider and be wary of before you take your first steps. In the second of a two-part article, Roman Kubiak outlines five more key issues to focus ...
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FeatureFundamental dishonesty: the new buzzword for litigators?
Why fundamental dishonesty is now a key term for personal injury lawyers, and is likely to become so for other civil litigators
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FeaturePrivate eye: the pitfalls of moving into private client work (part 1)
Private client work may seem an attractive new source of business for civil litigators in strained economic times, but there is much to consider and be wary of before you take your first steps. Roman Kubiak outlines ten key issues to focus on
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FeatureMitigating the fee rise: a partner's perspective
Litigation partner Rachel Crookes provides her own take on how your firm can face the civil fees rise head on, and keep costs low, by engaging more fully with dispute resolution mechanisms