All Civil justice articles – Page 32
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FeatureComply with ADR duty or risk costs sanction
The recent decision of DSN v Blackpool Football Club Limited [2020] EWHC 670 (QB) illustrates the need for litigating parties to consider and engage with alternative dispute resolution (ADR) procedures in trying to resolve their disputes.
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NewsLaw Commission calls for tribunal time limit extension
Report says three-month window dates back to concept of employment tribunals being a speedy and informal forum.
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OpinionLitigation breathing space is a honeyed trap
Lord Neuberger’s argument will tend to be taken advantage of by companies to justify late payment when they have the means to pay.
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NewsITV drama raises profile of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? appeal
Solicitor for couple in 'coughing major' scandal says Quiz will make little difference to appeal of 2003 conviction.
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NewsNew recommendations coming on guideline hourly rates
Civil justice reviewers will produce proposals by the end of this year.
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NewsMcFarlane calls for feedback on remote hearings
Family division president begins two-week consultation to inform fresh guidance.
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NewsAnexo hoping for VW class action boost to profits
AIM-listed company is handling 8,000 cases against the car manufacturing giant.
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NewsCourt claims drop by 65% in four weeks
Just 29 claims were filed in the week commencing 30 March.
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NewsHigh Court ruling backs claimants in VW emissions litigation
Diesel engines did contain a defeat device, Mr Justice Waksman finds in judgment on preliminary issues.
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NewsRules finally amended to extend time for civil procedures
Parties now have 56 days to file documents and make applications without seeking court permission.
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NewsFamily court overcomes 'teething difficulties' in contested Skype hearing
Manchester lawyer says systems were put in place early on to ensure proceedings ran smoothly.
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NewsHMCTS reveals list of priority work for county courts
Cases split into work that must be done and work that could be done.
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NewsHousing possession proceedings suspended for 90 days
Housing solicitors highlighted inconsistent approaches taken by county courts across the country.
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NewsLitigators plead for rule changes to ease coronavirus burden
Civil Procedure Rule Committee poised to amend rules, but lawyers say they need action now.
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NewsLAA working 'as rapidly as possible' to pay legal aid firms
Legal Aid Agency relaxes requirements in updated Covid-19 guidance.
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NewsCoronavirus: Insurers and claimants agree protocol for disputes
Pact agreed drawn as reports emerge of lawyers exploiting current crisis to gain an advantage.
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NewsChaos in county court as lawyers call for possession cases to be adjourned
One duty solicitor describes the situation on the ground as chaotic, disjointed and confused.
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NewsJury trials on hold until courts can be made safe
Lord chief justice's statement follows barrage of calls for trials to be stopped amid coronavirus crisis.
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NewsNews focus: Courts move to remote control
In the face of an unprecedented pandemic, the civil courts are dispensing with face-to-face formalities as hearings move online. But is the technology robust enough to cope – and will justice suffer?