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VideosMember Talk – AI for litigators
In this Member Talk our expert speakers discuss why AI is becoming essential for litigators. They explore the AI tools currently available to litigators, the risks involved and how AI is transforming litigation., Whether you’re new to AI or looking to stay ahead, this session offers practical insights for the ...
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VideosMember talks – back to basics: evidence
In this series of member talks, experts look at recent developments in handling evidence, particularly disclosure and witness statements in the Business and Property Courts. This series of bitesize videos, exclusive to Dispute Resolution Section members, is delivered by experts to support you in giving the best possible legal ...
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VideosMember Talks - Back to basics: privilege
Exploring legal professional privilege, without prejudice privilege, and the evolving implications of AI on privilege. This series of bitesize videos, exclusive to Dispute Resolution Section members are delivered by experts to support you in giving the best possible legal advice to your clients.
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VideosMember talk: mental health for litigators
In this 30-minute member talk, Leah Alpren-Waterman asks Richard Martin from the Mindful Business Charter, and Matthew Fitzwater from Barclays about their experience and views on mental health for litigators.
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VideosMember talk - Litigator’s Survival Guide: Best tips from judges in conducting litigation
This session is focused on how documents can be managed and presented at trial.
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VideosMember talk: Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil Council
Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil Council has the potential to reshape the landscape of dispute resolution and access to justice.
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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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FeatureAlternative 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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FeatureMediation: the challenges and benefits of in-person and remote mediation
Amanda Bucklow considers the advantages and drawbacks, the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, and tips on how to make the most of remote mediation.
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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
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FeatureThe price of justice: mitigating the impact of the new court fees
It remains to be seen whether higher fees will improve the courts service. What is evident, though, is that legal advisers acting for either a potential claimant or defendant need to be flexible in the way in which disputes are handled, both in respect of how they are resolved and ...
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FeatureTo mediate or not to mediate?
Mark Field looks at reasons to consider mediation in preference to a joint settlement meeting
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FeatureWe can work it out
The defendant in the recent PGF II judgment was sanctioned for refusing to consider ADR. Sana Bibi explains why following the Jackson reforms, parties should ignore mediation at their peril