All Civil justice articles – Page 41
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News'Shameless' headlines on benefits family not defamatory
Couple with eight children sought exemplary damages over press coverage of council house battle.
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NewsAppeal throws out two claims where same judge was 'too benevolent'
Cases raise important points on fundamental dishonesty and reliance on claims forms in personal injury cases.
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NewsExperts call for poorest to keep physical access to court
Civil Justice Council backs reform but says it must not come at a cost to vulnerable court users.
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NewsNews focus: Siege mentality at APIL conference
APIL’s conference did little to dispel the perception of a personal injury sector perpetually in crisis, and the Civil Liability Bill will pile more pressure on beleaguered practitioners.
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NewsLawyer ‘advisers’ set to supplant judges
New category of legal adviser may be delegated up to 22 powers, in amendments published as part of new rules concerning holiday sickness claims.
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NewsLawyers unite to tell the government it's 'time for justice'
Vigil turns into rallying cry as solicitors, barristers and law centres tell the government that enough is enough.
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OpinionPlenty to play for on whiplash
Civil Liability Bill is likely to prove fertile ground for test litigation.
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OpinionJackson reform conundrum
Much heartache could have been avoided in the reform of civil justice had more notice been taken of our experience of everyday logjams.
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NewsGoogle must delete links in 'right to be forgotten' case
Identities of claimants 'NT 1’ and ‘NT 2’ remain protected by court order.
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NewsGovernment seeks to champion ADR in consumer rights drive
Research methodology reveals just three solicitors were asked for their opinion on alternative dispute resolution.
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News'Intuitive' online service for small claims goes live
People owed money can begin county court action for claims of up to £10,000.
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NewsPut court closures on hold, say solicitors and magistrates
Technology for 'remote justice' must be tested, evaluated and proven to work.
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NewsClaimant lawyers will lose £81m a year as insurers pocket huge windfall - MoJ
Impact assessment estimates that civil liability reforms will see insurers bank hundreds of millions - as claimant lawyers are told to look elsewhere for work.
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NewsLaw firm seeks students to join claim against universities
Class action claim would target more than 60 universities hit by strike over pensions.
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OpinionADR at a turning point?
Civil Justice Council review places dispute resolution on the cusp of a new digital era.
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NewsCity watchdog: Civil justice 'out of reach' for most British citizens
Financial Conduct Authority chair says it is the job of parliament to boost consumer redress rather than tinkering with regulation.
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OpinionHow achievable are the government's RTA claim reforms?
Patrick Allen asks how the government can put reforms for road traffic accident claims into place in just 12 months.
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NewsSociety urges caution on disclosure reform
Working group’s proposals for reforming pre-trial disclosure due to be approved in coming weeks.