News and updates – Page 2
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NewsTaking an interest in interest
Alison Kirby and Alastair Shaw join James Perry to hone in on interest and how it can be pleaded to your client’s advantage.
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NewsRight to be forgotten
This podcast is a whistlestop of recent developments to the right to be forgotten.
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NewsShare your thoughts on HMCTS' court reforms
The Justice Select Committee has launched an inquiry into the access to justice implications of the HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) court modernisation programme.
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NewsFixed recoverable costs pilot launches January 2019
A voluntary capped costs pilot runs from 14 January 2019 for two years in certain business and property courts for cases valued up to £250,000.
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NewsRoyal assent for whiplash reforms
Two pieces of legislation came into force just before Christmas which will transform the personal injury sector and set the ball rolling on sweeping court reforms.
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NewsRelief from sanctions
Civil Litigation Section committee member Peter Causton offers advice and top tips on applying the relief from sanctions test.
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NewsSRA releases new guidance on price transparency
Law firms will have to publish details of their employees’ experience and the time work is likely to take – as well as their prices – when new transparency rules come into force in December.
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NewsLitigants in person
James Perry, Alison Kirby and Alastair Shaw, members of the Civil Litigation Section committee, discuss recent developments in the case of Barton v Wright Hassall.
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NewsWhat to expect from our autumn conference
Civil Litigation Section committee member Alison Kirby outlines what you can expect from the Section autumn conference on 27 September, which is free of charge for Section members.
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NewsLaw Society publishes new briefing on SRA transparency rules
The new briefing will help you get a better understanding of what the changes were, why they were announced, and initial points to consider for risk and compliance within your practice.
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NewsSRA gives green light to freelance solicitors
Last week, the SRA announced a series of decisions on the outcome of its Handbook reforms. Marzena Lipman, policy adviser at the Law Society, gives an overview of the changes.
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NewsFirms’ websites must show prices, SRA announces
Under new proposals confirmed by the SRA, law firms will now be required to publish the prices they charge. This will cover conveyancing, probate, motoring offences, immigration advice and the cost of bringing claims before an employment tribunal.
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NewsBNM v MGN – The essential summary
Andy Ellis, managing director of Practico Ltd, reacts to the Court of Appeal decision in BNM v MGN on proportionality.
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NewsContentious probate update - 2017 (part 3)
With Inheritance Act claims and will disputes being the order of the day in the first few months of the year, trusts, anonymity and judicial discretion seem to be the flavour of the spring and summer months.
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NewsGDPR - What does it mean for civil litigation?
William Eggleston, trainee solicitor at Brabners, looks at what GDPR means for civil litigation.
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NewsNote to forensic e-providers: 'discovery' is not the same as 'disclosure'
Jonathan Haydn-Williams explains why forensic e-providers need to understand their market.
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NewsRisky business: how to avoid claims in civil litigation
Peter Hey, director at professional indemnity insurers Libra Managers, highlights some of the key risk areas which have given rise to some of the most expensive and time-consuming claims against civil litigators - and how you can avoid them.
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NewsShould the court permit claimants to amend the claim form?
James Perry provides commentary on Wiseman v Marston’s Plc.
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NewsJackson's report on fixed recoverable costs: our 30-second summary
Jonathan Haydn-Williams summarises Lord Justice Jackson’s report on fixed recoverable costs.
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