All Courts business articles – Page 155
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FeatureMediation: peace at any price?
The courts are ready and willing to penalise commercial parties that refuse genuine offers of mediation. Is mediation finally coming of age?
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NewsSolicitor fabricated litigation in three-year deception
‘Good reason’ to believe solicitor was acting against client’s interests, High Court hears.
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NewsGovernment waits on simplifying ‘complex’ ADR landscape
Alternative dispute resolution must be widely available for consumer disputes by July 2015.
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FeatureLiPs: a radical solution
An inquisitorial approach could be adopted in small claims, improving the speed and efficiency of these cases, as more litigants in person come to court.
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NewsInsurer in line of fire over client capture
Gavin Edmondson Solicitors is preparing for a court showdown with an insurer that went behind its back to settle claims.
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FeatureCivil procedure: conduct and costs
The significance of alternative dispute resolution and offers to settle under Civil Procedure Rule 44.2.
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News‘Virtual’ judge hears jury verdict via Skype
HH Judge John Tanzer appeared via Skype at Croydon Crown Court, in what is believed to be first time judge was not physically present to hear verdict.
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NewsMoJ admits no extra funding to support witnesses in court
The government will pay £24m over two years to Citizens Advice – the same amount it currently gives to Victim Support.
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OpinionEuropean court problems
Now is the time to solve the intractable resourcing issues at the EU General Court.
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NewsCourt overturns legal aid denial in ‘wrongful arrest’ case
Sunita Sisangia sought public funding for a claim she intends to bring against the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police.
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NewsCourt rules successor firm responsible for complaint
Kerman & Co sought judicial review after being informed the LeO had jurisdiction to deal with a complaint about firm it acquired.
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NewsLord chief justice attacks court secrecy
Lord Thomas calls for greater guidance on issue of anonymous defendants.
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NewsLord chancellor denied relief over missed deadline
Although delay did not affect any pre-existing court timetable, delay in service prevented start of the pleadings process.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Urgent Applications in the Court of Protection
A timely and easy-to-read guide to help you deal with applications that are being encountered more frequently.
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NewsMcKenzie friends body lays down law
New trade association for McKenzie friends wants all members to be insured and meet minimum standards of qualification and experience.
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ProfilePro bono fight for child custody
Rebecca Stevens has acted for more than 100 hours pro bono for family without representation.
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NewsExpert witness critic says no need for regulation – yet
Timothy Dutton QC says lawyers and judges have duty to report malpractice.
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Law ReportHuman rights
The ‘Naked Rambler’ issued proceedings concerning his arrests, prosecutions, convictions and sentences of imprisonment, invoking, in particular, articles 8 and 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights.