Experts statements of truth
I swear to tell the truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth so help me God is not what the statement of truth says! The 122nd...
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Will disputes
Many people hold a misconception that if you leave a Will (or not), everything owned by them will pass to their loved ones, and that they...
Lawyers can go to Court when self isolating
The Law Society Gazette reports that: “Lawyers who test positive for Covid-19 can have exemptions from latest regulations imposing a new...
Train as a mediator online in October (with in person assessment)
Train as a CMC Mediator
Guideline hourly rates
Here is my latest update to my constituents including details of the guideline hourly rates committee and information requested....
ADR Roadshow
ProMediate is organising a roadshow to showcase Alternative Dispute Resolution in the UK. 15 June 2020 at 2pm – 3pm. It is designed for...
The remote genie is out of the bottle but are remote hearings fair?
There has been a lot of debate about whether the Courts take up of remote hearings is fair on litigants or lawyers. Whereas they can have...
Landlord and Tenant disputes to increase as Coronavirus bites
We anticipate that landlord and tenant disputes will increase as a result of Covid – 19. A recent report suggests that tenants paid less...
Insolvency Courts go Online
A temporary practice direction removes the need for parties in insolvency proceedings to come in to court. The Insolvency Practice...
Clinical Negligence Claims set to Soar
It is reported today that clinical negligence claims could rocket following the coronavirus pandemic. The Medical Defenice Union has...
Business interruption claims against insurers
Let down by insurers on coronavirus cover?
Statements of Truth - Rules have changed
Every litigator should know that there are new requirements which you need to include if you are preparing a witness statement or any...
Mediate OR ELSE!
In the latest decision on the issue of refusing to mediate the Court has once again reiterated that a party who refuses to mediate can be...
It makes sense to mediate during lockdown
We may all be in lockdown but it doesn’t mean our cases stand still! We need to move them forward. One way to do this is to mediate. How,...
Top Tips for solicitors involved in remote hearings - how to prepare and conduct a remote hearing
Many Courts are organising remote hearings. In this short webinar Peter Causton will explain the rules about remote hearings and share...
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