All Civil justice articles – Page 66
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Portal extension rules published – with just 14 working days to go
The Ministry of Justice has finally published the rules that will frame the long-awaited extension of the online claims portal – just 14 working days before the new arrangements come in to force. The 65th update to the Civil Procedure Rules extends the low-value personal injury scheme for RTAs to ...
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Case management and evidence
Changes were made to this on 1 April in parts 3, 16-19, of the Civil Procedure Rules, including: 1. It should be more robust, and wherever possible multi-track cases should be case-managed by the same judge throughout (docketing)(not in the rules but guidance given to judges). 2. Replacement of the ...
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Expert report warns government to hold off RTA portal extension
Government plans to extend the RTA portal from next year were today dealt a blow by one of its own advisers.
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Portal protestors issue letter before action
Personal injury lawyers have started a process that could lead to a judicial review into reforms planned for the Road Traffic Accident Portal next April.
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Adviser warns on traffic accident portal fees
Major upheaval of the personal injury sector is happening too quickly and without evidence to support it, according to the government’s own adviser on the subject.
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New portal fees threaten access to justice, says Society
Thousands of personal injury solicitors face uncertain futures after the government unveiled plans to slash fees for road traffic accident work.