All Courts business articles – Page 141
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NewsRevised appeal court limit to replace ‘unrealistic’ deadlines
Master of the rolls Lord Dyson publishes guidance to replace existing directions from 2003.
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FeatureDisregarding ‘procedural fairness’
Life as a litigant in person reveals the routine disregard of natural justice.
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NewsCourt levy U-turn for asbestos victims
Ministry of Justice letter admits ‘regret’ and offers to pay firm's £35,000 costs.
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NewsJudge cleared of misconduct over 'Harry Potter' comment
Lord chancellor says circuit judge was ’entitled to challenge the appearance’ of solicitor-advocate Alan Blacker.
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NewsRights group calls for abolition of the dock
JUSTICE report says dock forms ‘extension of the prison cell’ and prejudices juries.
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News'Business as usual', claims MoJ on first day of action
Government describes impact of today’s boycot as ‘negligible’ – though lawyers report significant disruption.
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News75% spike in appeal court delays blamed on resources
Court staff were given fresh guidance at the start of this year to avoid adjourning cases.
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FeatureLate amendments and scope of judges
A recent Court of Appeal judgment illustrates how the circumstances of the particular case will determine if an adverse costs order is made.
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ProfileChagos battle goes to Supreme Court
Richard Gifford is acting for 1,500 residents removed from their homes so the US Air Force base at Diego Garcia could be built.
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NewsJudge warns of ‘wasteful’ mis-deployment in higher courts
Chancellor of the High Court calls for further investment at the county court level.
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FeatureMagna Carta: still relevant?
What influence does Magna Carta have on modern-day court judgments?
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NewsRecorder wrong to make fraud link to PI firm, court rules
Solicitors practice took case to judicial review after fraud finding in its absence.
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NewsQASA to go ahead as Supreme Court dismisses appeal
Accreditation scheme ‘proportionate’ to the aims pursued, Supreme Court justices unanimously agree.
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NewsGove admits more courts will close in efficiency drive
In his maiden speech as justice secretary, Michael Gove said the government is reviewing the court estate.
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NewsHigh Court judgment slates ‘grossly excessive’ fees
Arguments in judicial review case described as ‘diffuse and frankly confusing’.
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NewsGove to pursue urgent reform of ‘dysfunctional’ courts
Lord chancellor to press ahead with changes advocated earlier this year by Sir Brian Leveson.
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NewsHMCTS reveals plans to cut 400 court jobs
Reduction in posts to come through staff choosing to leave and a ‘voluntary exit scheme’.
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FeatureCourt bundles – be warned
The run of recent cases on the issue is essential reading for practitioners if they wish to avoid being named and shamed.
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FeatureRepresentation in SFO interviews
Does a person interviewed in a criminal investigation have the right to a solicitor of their choice?
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NewsCoA overturns family ruling after ‘wholly unacceptable’ delay
Court of Appeal upholds challenge against ‘substantially delayed’ judgment.