News and updates
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Bar Council Networking Event for Junior Solicitors and Barristers (Thursday 29th February, London)
Register your interest now
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HMCTS communications and engagement survey
HMCTS want to find out what you think about the way they communicate and engage with its users.
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A Ministry of Justice Consultation on Open Justice
The Ministry of Justice is undertaking a call for evidence on how government can support and strengthen the openness, transparency, and the accessibility of the court and tribunal services in the modern age.
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Extra funding in civil and family legal issues only scratches the surface
Funding provided to charities and legal advice centres in civil and family legal disputes is welcomed by the Law Society, who warned there must be proper investment in the whole legal aid system to provide effective access to justice.
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New Ministry of Justice cross-examination scheme under the Domestic Abuse Act
The Ministry of Justice invites solicitors with cross-examination expertise, and vulnerable witness and advocacy training, to register for court appointed cross-examination work in family and civil proceedings.
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Updated practice note on unbundling
The Law Society has revised and updated our practice note on unbundling civil legal services
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Pro bono: Join a coordinated response to major incidents
We’ve partnered with LawWorks to launch a centralised online platform to help coordinate pro bono advice from the legal profession in the event of a major incident
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Ministry of Justice to extend fixed recoverable costs
Fixed recoverable costs will be extended, following a two-year pilot.
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Sound judgement when solving problems
James Perry explores the importance of sound judgement when facing difficult decisions in all walks of working life.
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Top five tips for working from home
James Perry and John Cuss discuss top tips for civil litigators working from home.
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Update on legal practitioner keyworkers
Advocates and solicitors who work on imminent or ongoing court or tribunal hearings are included in the government’s list of key workers during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice and updates
We know members will have questions about the implications of COVID-19. We’re keeping the coronavirus situation under review. Our online resources will be updated regularly to reflect the most recent guidance
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Whiplash reforms delayed to August 2020
The launch of the new portal for whiplash claims has been delayed from April to August 2020.
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Closure 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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Accessing your benefits as a Section member
As a Section member, you can access premium online content and come to inclusive events and webinars.
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Changes to your website and e-newsletters
This summer, we are making changes to the Civil Litigation Section website and e-newsletters.
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Penalised for putting things right
Law firms may no longer be able to correct mistakes at their own expense but will instead have to insist that clients take independent legal advice – according to a recent Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal decision (Howell-Jones LLP (11846-2018)).
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Changes to the Financial Ombudsman Service
Thomas Bell and James Hall discuss the Financial Ombudsman Service’s expanded jurisdiction.
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SRA delays launch of new regulatory regime to November
The new regulatory regime, replacing the SRA Handbook with new SRA Standards and Regulations, will now come into force on 25 November 2019
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HMCTS announces court reform extension
HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has announced a one-year extension of its court reform programme.