Civil Justice Council opts out of mandatory ADR
The Civil Justice Council (CJC) working group has published its final report on alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and civil justice.
View ArticleBoost for litigators as court approves rise in costs budget
The High Court has approved an upwardly revised costs budget after finding that extra disclosure demands constituted a ‘significant development’ in the case.
View ArticleRoyal assent for whiplash reforms
Two pieces of legislation came into force just before Christmas which will transform the personal injury sector and set the ball rolling on sweeping court reforms.
View ArticleFixed recoverable costs pilot launches January 2019
A voluntary capped costs pilot runs from 14 January 2019 for two years in certain business and property courts for cases valued up to £250,000.
View ArticleShare your thoughts on HMCTS' court reforms
The Justice Select Committee has launched an inquiry into the access to justice implications of the HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) court modernisation programme.
View ArticleHMCTS announces court reform extension
HM Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS) has announced a one-year extension of its court reform programme.
View ArticleCourt asked to resolve confusion over Inheritance Act claims
A case that threw a wrecking ball at the practice of lawyers making stand-still agreements over late claims could be challenged in the Court of Appeal.
View ArticleShare your views on fixed recoverable costs
The government has launched a consultation on extending fixed recoverable costs. The consultation closes on 6 June 2019.
View ArticleSRA delays launch of new regulatory regime to November
The new regulatory regime, replacing the SRA Handbook with new SRA Standards and Regulations, will now come into force on 25 November 2019
View ArticleFixed costs: MoJ admits plans could hurt small law firms
The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has acknowledged that its proposals for fixed costs could hit smaller firms and increase the risk of professional negligence claims.
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