Nov 8, 2017
The following are the numbers regarding mediation usage, according to the Law Society Gazette: Mediator caseloads 45% – Commercial contract 42% – Professional negligence 5% – Intellectual property 2% – Construction 3% -Insurance 2% –...
Nov 8, 2017
Complaining clients are intimidated by lawyers’ language and antagonised by a half-hearted approach to apologising, research for the complaints watchdog has found. The study, commissioned by the Legal Ombudsman, surveyed clients who had recently used a lawyer...
Nov 2, 2017
The CJC have published their interim report upon the role of ADR in civil justice. Their recommendations include that the courts should promote the use of ADR more actively at the allocation and directions stage. Furthermore, they recommend that there should be a...
Oct 31, 2017
Sibling rivalries trigger record high in trust litigation. It has been reported that sibling rivalries and “intergenerational issues” have caused a record high in litigation over family trusts in the High Court. High Court judges have overseen a 43 per...
Oct 30, 2017
A Clinical Negligence Lawyer’s Survival Guide 5 December 2017 Dean’s Court Chambers, Manchester 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm CPD accredited: 3 hours £195 + VAT Delegate places A Clinical Negligence Lawyer’s Survival Guide £195.00 + VAT Speakers Stephen Grimes...
