Litigation

Articles

23 Apr 2020

'Now's not the time' to press ahead with online PI reforms

The government has again delayed its online whiplash reforms – just as the rest of the world quickly adapts to functioning online 

20 Apr 2020

Chambers releases mock virtual RTA trial film

A future increase in virtual hearings is likely, says one of the barristers behind a mock virtual trial film recording

17 Apr 2020

Guideline hourly rates to be reviewed and updated

A long-awaited review into the solicitors' guideline hourly rates is underway following mounting pressure from lawyers and judges

15 Apr 2020

Remote hearings: 'mute the misbehaving'

A snap consultation on remote hearings in the family courts has been launched, while separately there are reports of litigants in remote hearings verbally abusing judges

6 Mar 2020

The incompetent expert

The Bar is a good sounding board for solicitors searching for the best expert, says Nick Barraclough

27 Feb 2020

Legal professional privilege revisited

Legal advice privilege in documents or communications can inadvertently be lost, warns Andrew Pavlovic

1 Feb 2020

In demand

A party must ensure a debt has in fact fallen due before taking legal steps to recover the money, says Thomas Bond

1 Feb 2020

Friend of Foe?

Savage legal aid cuts have opened the door to a booming industry of paid McKenzie friends, but at what cost to clients? Rachel Rothwell reports