Features and comment
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FeatureAlternative dispute resolution in New Zealand and England and Wales
Paul Sills looks at the difference in approaches to alternative dispute resolution in New Zealand, compared to England and Wales
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Liberty 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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Library FAQ: Bullock and Sanderson (costs) orders
The Law Society Library gives details of sources for Bullock and Sanderson (costs) orders.
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A new approach: alternative dispute resolution with the BBRS
Alexandra Marks CBE, chief adjudicator at the Business Banking Resolution Service (BBRS), shares how it works, how and when to use them, and what drew her to work at the service.
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Court e-bundle requirements [complete 2021 guide]
James Logue, researcher and marketer in the legal software as a service (SaaS) industry, shares the essentials you should be looking out for when building your bundles.
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Whiplash reforms: what you need to know
John Cuss examines the key insights from our recent webinar, where recent changes as part of the whiplash reforms were discussed with industry leaders and experts.
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Library FAQ: Tomlin orders
The Law Society Library gives details of sources for Tomlin orders.
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A collaborative approach to pro bono litigation
Fatima Bhula, Pro Bono Connect executive officer at LawWorks, discusses how solicitors and barristers are working together to improve access to justice
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Alternative dispute resolution post-Brexit – which rules apply to litigators?
Rita Giannini explains how different rules may apply to cross-border litigators dealing with alternative dispute resolution, depending on whether you act for one of the parties or mediate between them
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Giving evidence in a virtual world: supporting remote witnesses
Ed Williams QC, director of Assurety (providers of witness familiarisation training) gives some pointers for practitioners to consider when helping witnesses prepare for remote hearings.
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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
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2020 hindsight – year in review
No one is likely to forget 2020 in a hurry. Committee members John Cuss, Rajinder Rai and Peter Causton reflect on an eventful year, and what to expect in 2021.
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A radical rethink of civil justice?
Sir Geoffrey Vos has vowed to rethink civil justice when he takes over as Master of the Rolls in January 2021. John Cuss, vice-chair of the Civil Litigation Section committee, and Michelle Nurse look at what may be in store.
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Service out of jurisdiction post-Brexit: a helpful change to court rules
Maura McIntosh looks at a significant change to the rules on when claimants need to seek court permission to serve proceedings out of jurisdiction after 31 December 2020.
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Over-engineering court reforms: the unwelcomed art of not keeping it simple
James Perry offers a personal perspective on the court reforms and how they risk complicating litigation further, instead of simplifying the system.
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Library FAQ: Hadkinson or “unless” orders
The Law Society’s Library team explains where to find commentary sources and precedents for Hadkinson or “unless” orders.
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Disclosure pilot: what have we learnt?
Genevieve Cripps looks at challenges within the disclosure pilot scheme (DPS) and considers recent court decisions to help you interpret and apply the rules.
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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.
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Success story: Telecom patent licensing disputes in UK courts
UK courts have emerged as a major forum for resolving global telecom licensing disputes, after long-awaited Supreme Court rulings on three patent cases in the area of mobile phones. We spoke to Gary Moss, partner at EIP, about taking on industry giants and representing the patent holders.
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Chorley just a matter of time?
Under the Chorley exception, solicitors can recover certain costs when representing themselves in litigation. Jonathan Crystal recaps how the exception came about, and how it has come under increasing challenges in other jurisdictions.
