Latest features and comment – Page 10
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FeatureChanges to the European Small Claims Procedure announced
More citizens and small firms will be able to use the simplified EU procedure to resolve low-value disputes across borders
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Feature'Unaffordable to most'
The Lord Chief Justice’s 2015 annual report has bemoaned the soaring costs of justice. Rosie Ioannou of litigation funders Vannin Capital, shares her thoughts on the report’s findings - are fixed fees the way forward?
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NewsCommon law: A poor substitute?
Trudy Morgan, civil liberties solicitor at Hodge Jones & Allen, looks at the protections afforded by the common law and how it compares with those afforded by the Human Rights Act. What are the implications of seeking to rely solely on the common law to uphold our rights and values?
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FeatureProperty case law update
Lucie-Anne Rhodes, a Solicitor at Hamlins LLP, provides an update on some recent cases and legislation changes affecting the property sector that you may have missed.
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FeatureContentious probate case law update
As the dust settles on 2015, Roman Kubiak takes a look at some of the most notable recent cases in the contentious trusts and probate field that you may have missed
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FeatureLord Chief Justice's report for 2015 examined
Matthew Cotton looks at the Lord Chief Justice’s Report for 2015 in relation to civil justice.
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FeatureCivil litigators – how can the Law Society Library help you?
The Law Society Library has many resources available to help with the conduct of civil litigation. You don’t even have to be in London to use the Library.
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FeatureIt's a fix
Fixed costs for absolutely every civil action in England and Wales may soon be a reality, proclaims Kerry Underwood.
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FeatureUnbundling the risks
In light of the decision in Minkin v Landsberg, solicitors can now offer ‘unbundled’ services without being held liable for matters beyond those in their client retainer. However, there are still risks involved in offering unbundling services and informally providing free legal advice that can bring you in conflict with ...
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FeatureFrom the conference: Working with in-house solicitors
Civil Litigation Section member Alexia Binns spoke to the autumn conference about how civil litigators can work fruitfully with in-house solicitors. Here, she shares her top tips
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FeatureFrom the conference: Innovative ways of working
Patrick Allen summarises the talking points from his session on innovative ways of working at this year’s autumn conference
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AnalysisSupreme Court dismisses ParkingEye appeal: our analysis
In the first review of the law of penalties in a century, the Supreme Court has found in favour of ParkingEye 6-1. Cait Sweeney considers the implications of this hugely significant judgment
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FeatureBook review: Clinical Negligence Claims by 9 Gough Square
Clinical negligence partner Rachel Heelis reviews the third edition of this practical guide, written by the clinical negligence practice group of 9 Gough Square barristers’ chambers
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FeatureInsurance premium tax rate rise: what you can do
The standard rate of insurance premium tax jumps to 9.5% on 1 November, potentially leaving solicitors having to pay an additional 3.5% over and above a calculated premium. Matthew Harman explains what you need to do now
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Feature'No room for negotiation': why clin neg fixed costs will be a disaster
The government’s plans to introduce fixed costs in clinical negligence cases will impact access to justice and lead to the long-term deterioration of healthcare in the UK, writes Nina Ali of Hodge Jones & Allan
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FeatureHow your clients can get what they want from a meeting
Ahead of his webinar on negotiating on 13 October, offered at a 20% discount to Civil Litigation Section members, leading commercial mediator Andrew Hildebrand gives his top tips on getting the best from meetings for both you and your client
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FeatureHave you adapted to the pricing challenge?
Ahead of her session at the Section autumn conference on 22 October 2015, Pauline Doohan explains why competitive pricing is key to thriving in a transformed legal market
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FeatureConsumer Rights Act: implications for funding and beyond
Schedule 8 to the Consumer Rights Act 2015 introduces a UK class action for the first time. While class actions will, for the time being, only be available in the competition sphere, Rosie Ioannou of Vannin Capital anticipates that the legislation may have a significant impact on the litigation landscape ...
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FeatureChanges to CPR this 1 October - the facts
The 81st update to the Civil Procedure Rules comes into force on 1 October 2015. Cait Sweeney explains what’s changed
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FeatureKerry Underwood: 'our legal system is now a tax-raising commercial venture'
‘For the first time in any society as far as I am aware, a state’s legal system has gone from being a core part of the central inalienable duties of the state to a tax-raising commercial venture.’