May 17, 2016
It is a truth universally acknowledged that it is difficult to predict outcomes in litigation and this is demonstrated by the cases that proceed to trial with both parties convinced in the merits of their own cases. It is not scientific. One party has to lose in the...
May 12, 2016
The Enterprise Act gained Royal Assent on 4 May. http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2016/12/contents/enacted BIS have started the implementation process which will include consulting on, preparing and laying secondary legislation (see the final Act for more...
May 11, 2016
CEDR has published the results of its annual survey of mediation. The mediation market is worth at least £26.5 million per annum. The value of cases totals over £10.5 billion and saves business £2.8 billion per annum. The results show that 86% of cases settle through...
May 11, 2016
We heard today at the CMCL conference from Geoff Sharp from New Zealand about the role of mediation following the earthquake. Mediation has had a vital role in resolving complaints and claims by policyholders, including the Church, regarding property damage. It truly...
May 11, 2016
Solicitors brought before professional disciplinary tribunals should be assessed to the civil standard of proof instead of the current criminal standard, according to the Legal Services Board and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). We would recommend that...
