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Features and opinion

The future of mediation: voluntary or compulsory
Wellbeing for litigators
Member talk: mental health for litigators
New parliament, new justice?
Without prejudice?
The impact of Hague Judgments Convention 2019
The challenge and potential future of court chronologies
Are electronic signatures valid?
Assessing the Arbitration Bill
Member talk - Litigator’s Survival Guide: Best tips from judges in conducting litigation

All features and opinion

Past webinars

Dispute Resolution Section members benefit from free access to our library of on-demand content.

Big trends to watch out for in commercial dispute resolution in 2024 (On Demand)

Watch the recording on demand

Fixed recoverable costs regime (On Demand)

Watch this on-demand to hear from our expert panel about changes to the fixed recoverable costs (FRCs) regime.

Dispute Resolution Section autumn conference (On Demand)

Watch this year’s Dispute Resolution Section autumn conference.

Webinar: civil costs reforms - what is on the horizon? (On Demand)

Watch this webinar to hear informed discussion about costs reform and changes to the fixed recoverable costs regime.

All past webinars

Taster features

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

By Amanda Bucklow

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

Better safe than sorry – risk for litigators during coronavirus

By Susanna Heley

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.

All features and comment

Law Society library

Gain a competitive edge and give the best possible legal advice with the trusted resources and support available through the Law Society library.

As a section member you are entitled to the following library benefits***:

first item free on Lawdocs, the Law Society library document delivery service*
50% off all chargeable Law Society library services**
priority access to all Law Society library services

* Subject to standard page limits, terms and conditions and for current judicial proceedings or non-commercial purposes.

** Including additional research on top of the standard 30 minutes, the Lawdocs Service (first item free), and printing and photocopying services.

*** All benefits are valid between 1 November 2023 - 31 December 2024. Applies to all Law Society Section members, and members must state from initial contact that they are a current Section member when requesting any of these services.

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Conferences

We run two half-day conferences a year, included in Civil Litigation Section membership

Trends and developments in digital assets

As cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology gain wider adoption, disputes related to digital assets are becoming more frequent. While legislation is being considered to respond to the legal dilemmas posed, the courts continue to grapple with these developing technologies.

All events and training

Case commentary

Member talk: mental health for litigators
Member talk - Litigator’s Survival Guide: Best tips from judges in conducting litigation
Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil and the ADR duty
Rea v Rea and undue influence claims
Member talk: Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil Council
Should litigation be a last resort? Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil Council
Case commentary: Belsner v Cam Legal Services Limited
Bott & Co Limited v Ryanair
Tomlin orders, Gertner and consumer credit: are solicitors are risk?
How Adelekun v Ho affects cost orders

All case commentary

The future of mediation: voluntary or compulsory

Wellbeing for litigators

Member talk: mental health for litigators

New parliament, new justice?

Without prejudice?

The impact of Hague Judgments Convention 2019

The challenge and potential future of court chronologies

Are electronic signatures valid?

Assessing the Arbitration Bill

Member talk - Litigator’s Survival Guide: Best tips from judges in conducting litigation

Dispute Resolution Section members benefit from free access to our library of on-demand content.

Social media

Member talk: mental health for litigators

Member talk - Litigator’s Survival Guide: Best tips from judges in conducting litigation

Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil and the ADR duty

Rea v Rea and undue influence claims

Member talk: Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil Council

Should litigation be a last resort? Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil Council

Case commentary: Belsner v Cam Legal Services Limited

Bott & Co Limited v Ryanair

Tomlin orders, Gertner and consumer credit: are solicitors are risk?

How Adelekun v Ho affects cost orders

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