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FeatureLexlaw v Zuberi: damages-based agreements
Karim Oualnan, partner at Lexlaw , explains the recent Court of Appeal ruling which provides much-needed clarity for solicitors using damages-based agreements (DBAs) with their clients
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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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Mediation: 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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Better safe than sorry – risk for litigators during coronavirus
In a short time, the world has changed significantly for litigators. Susanna Heley reviews the latest risks you need to plan for as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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Making your way as a junior litigator: Chrissie Wolfe
Chrissie Wolfe was highly commended in the Junior Lawyer of the Year category of our 2019 Excellence Awards. We asked about her path to qualifying as a international personal injury lawyer.
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Damages-based agreements: Proposals for reform
Maura McIntosh explains the proposals to amend the rules relating to damages-based agreements (DBAs), looking at the key issues with the 2013 regulations and how changes might encourage more practitioners to use DBAs.
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Four key characteristics to look for when instructing an expert witness
Having completed 40 years’ service as an expert witness in litigation and arbitration proceedings, Arthur Harverd reflects on the essential qualities that solicitors should seek when appointing expert witnesses.
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Missed PPI claims: the next big trend in civil litigation?
After the cut-off date for payment protection insurance (PPI) claims on 29 August 2019, solicitors who failed to advise clients of their opportunity to claim may face claims themselves. Professional negligence defender Jane Williams looks at what this means for civil litigation practitioners.
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Reforming fixed recoverable costs
As the government consultation on extending fixed recoverable costs in civil cases in England and Wales comes to a close, Sir Rupert Jackson considers the benefits and drawbacks of the costs regime in Germany.
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What’s changing in clinical negligence litigation?
James Bell provides an update on developments in medical negligence, including significant recent cases, and proposed changes to fixed fees and the discount rate
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How reliable are witness statements and can AI help improve them?
Civil litigators should be aware just how malleable a witness’ memory can be.
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The Rule of Law and I, Solicitor
Simon Davis, next President of the Law Society, considers the role of solicitors in upholding the rule of law.
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Success story: Battling for local justice
Edward Cooke explains what it was like to take on the government and Whitehall juggernaut in a bid to save local court provision in Chichester.
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Costs and professional negligence: more claims coming?
In the second section of our three-part series on how to avoid professional negligence claims, PJ Kirby QC stresses the importance of getting your costs budgeting right.
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Dreamvar revisited: the nightmare for solicitors and insurers continues…
On 15 May 2018, the Court of Appeal published its judgment in the joint appeals of the P P Property and Dreamvar cases. Both cases focus on the liability of solicitors where the purported seller of a property is in fact an imposter. Elisabeth Ross considers the ...
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95th and 96th CPR updates: what's new?
The 95th and 96th updates to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) recently came into force. Cait Sweeney looks at the headline changes.
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Why you shouldn't overlook pro bono costs in civil litigation
Whether you or your firm do pro bono work or not, it is important to know about pro bono costs, says Toby Brown.
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Kerry Underwood's part 36 update
Kerry Underwood looks at where we stand with part 36 in light of recent judgments and Lord Justice Jackson’s proposals on fixed recoverable costs.
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So you need an expert. Where do you start?
Sandy Mackay, a governor of the Expert Witness Institute and a practising expert in construction for 33 years, explains how to collaborate with an expert.
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Brexit report on justice for families, individuals and businesses
The House of Lords EU Committee has published a report about the effect of Brexit on three EU Regulations which together ‘play an important role in facilitating the daily operation of the European legal system’. Jonathan Haydn-Williams looks at the Committee’s conclusions as to the Brussels I Regulation ‘recast’ relating ...
