All Courts business articles – Page 121
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OpinionIt is right to report sweary judges
Defendant John Hennigan was thoroughly unpleasant in court. But it’s not the judge’s place to exchange abuse.
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FeatureClarity on costs
Clear guidelines on where the ‘goalposts’ are when it comes to requesting interim payments.
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NewsCourt fee hikes behind fall in business judgments
‘Common sense’ suggests number of court judgments reduced by fee rises – as well as economic recovery.
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NewsJudge rejects inadequate costs bills
‘Important warning’ to solicitors on information given to clients on work done.
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News‘Support programme’ to boost diversity of High Court bench
Thirty places set to be made available to women, BME candidates and the ‘less advantaged’.
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NewsRuling sets asbestos compensation benchmark
Claimant entitled to compensation from employer in proportion to its contribution to disease.
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Opinion
EU referendum: a unique opportunity to save courts
The public interest should be a priority.
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NewsInsurers to step up fraud fight after Supreme Court victory
Court ordered a claimant to repay around £120,000 after his claim against an insurer was proved to be false.
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NewsThe judgment to rival War and Peace
High Court judge issues two health warnings over Tolstoy-length epic.
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NewsLinklaters escapes ‘unprecedented’ disclosure order
High Court says strong grounds required to direct a review of e-disclosure in claim against mining company.
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OpinionSurrogacy law needs parental guidance
Law Commission suggests legislation is not keeping pace with social change.
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News‘Fraud unravels all’: landmark Supreme Court ruling
Insurers can break open a settlement agreement in PI cases, highest court rules.
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NewsBriggs: online court needs ‘minimal assistance’ from lawyers
Report published today would see online court become mandatory.
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FeatureCriminal injuries compensation
The courts have tackled the issue of compensation for criminal injuries inflicted before birth.
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FeatureCourt closures: shutting up shop
Few solicitors and judges bearing the brunt of court closures reckon technology is any kind of panacea.
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NewsCourts need ‘root-and-branch’ change
‘Our system is crumbling under the weight of outdated and inefficient paper-based processes,’ says Lord Justice Fulford.
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OpinionCourts modernisation: hitting a brick wall
It is essential that the cash promised for court IT materialises.