Nov 17, 2017
consultation response We attach our response to the CJC Consultation. In this response we argue in favour of better usage of the ADR Regulations and the consumer dispute resolution system, linking it with the Court system, as well as arguing that part time judges with...
Nov 8, 2017
We are pleased to announce that Peter Causton has been appointed to the Court of Appeal Mediation Scheme Panel administered by CEDR. The Pilot applies to eligible cases for which permission to appeal is sought and obtained (or adjourned) via the Court of Appeal....
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...
Oct 30, 2017
It appears that we have a culture of conflict in the UK. Divorcing couples in England and Wales are forced into making false and exaggerated allegations of adultery or bad behaviour under “fault-based” laws, a report published this week, Finding Fault, has...
Oct 20, 2017
Fixed costs are coming The next big thing we can do – and my department cares a great deal about costs across the board and disproportionate costs really impede to access to justice – is to try and extend fixed recoverable costs to as many areas of civil...
Oct 17, 2017
Claimant lawyers ‘resisting’ mediation, NHS Resolution chief executive has told MPs. We ask, is it fair to blame Claimant lawyers for a disappointing takeup? Is this down to the mediation providers that NHSR selected to run its mediation scheme in December...
