All Civil justice articles – Page 58
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OpinionChange is afoot on the bench
Lawyers with no judicial experience given a route to the High Court – a controversial but bold move.
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OpinionKeeping up the fight
The Law Society’s relentless lobbying over civil court fee rises and related justice issues has paid dividends. But following counsel’s advice a judicial review bid has been ruled out.
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NewsGrayling promises to keep court fees increase ‘under review’
Lord chancellor writes to master of the rolls saying fee remission scheme will be looked at.
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NewsHughes backs ‘inquisitorial’ reform of civil justice
A Liberal Democrat presence in government would lead to a review of changes to civil justice introduced under LASPO, says justice minister.
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NewsProperty dispute service saves clients court fees
Firm responds swiftly to civil court fee increases with the creation of a new out-of-court service.
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NewsLaw Society reacts to cuts with unbundling guidance
Chancery Lane guidance suggests unbundled services may be appropriate for a number of practice areas but warns of risks.
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NewsDog offence sentencing ‘must reflect new laws’
Sentencing Council consulting on guidelines for dangerous dog offences.
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NewsVara brushes off calls for urgent LASPO review
Minister also hits back at ‘huge amount of misunderstanding’ over legal aid eligibility.
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FeatureCivil litigation: indemnity costs
This case serves as a fitting reminder of the need for litigating parties to proceed with caution.
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NewsMPs lambast civil legal aid reforms
Justice committee’s devastating report on part 1 of LASPO highlights botched implementation and calls for policy review.
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NewsDefault judgments soar as defences plummet
Number of judgments in civil courts rises by a quarter.
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NewsRush to file claims as civil court levy kicks in
Fee changes were brought into force just seven weeks after they were announced, despite widespread opposition.
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OpinionCourt levy smuggled through back door
The government has initiated ‘enhanced fees’ with uncharacteristic speed.
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NewsCall for joined-up action to tackle advice deficit
Low Commission publishes second report on advice services – and says deficit is ‘growing’.
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NewsCourt fees ‘no serious risk’ to legal services – minister
House of Commons committee agrees fees for civil litigation claims over £10,000.
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OpinionWrong on ‘revenge porn’
A new criminal offence for ‘revenge porn’ is laudable in its intent, but an opportunity missed.
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OpinionA judicial eye on bundles
Efforts to reduce the cost of trial bundles are impressing the bench.
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NewsProfits slip as reforms hit Irwin Mitchell
Expanding ABS blames law reform and continued investment for lower pre-tax profits.
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FeatureCosts-shifting and the Year of the Sheep
How qualified one-way costs shifting will prompt more costs orders against solicitors.