Sep 4, 2017
Switzerland is prepared to act as a mediator to help resolve the North Korean nuclear crisis, Swiss President Doris Leuthard has said. Ms Leuthard said that China and the United States had to take their share of responsibility. “We are ready to offer our...
Sep 4, 2017
It is reported that McDonalds is facing strike action in Britain for the first time in history, as workers at two restaurants walk out in a dispute over pay and conditions. Staff in Cambridge and Crayford in southeast London voted in favour of a walkout, amid...
Sep 3, 2017
We are raising money for Marie Curie – any donations appreciated. https://www.justgiving.com/PeterCauston2017?utm_source=Sharethis&utm_medium=fundraisingpage&utm_content=PeterCauston2017&utm_campaign=pfp-email&utm_term=BydzebJEz....
Sep 3, 2017
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Aug 17, 2017
Mediation Pilot launch Practitioners will be aware that the Courts encourage parties to use mediation to resolve disputes and that a refusal to mediate can result in costs sanctions. To help those involved in litigation to try...
Aug 3, 2017
https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/Support-services/Events-training/Excellence-Awards/shortlist/ We are delighted to announce that Peter Causton has been shortlisted for solicitor of the year in the Law Society Excellence Awards 2017. This recognises his achievement...
Jul 31, 2017
Sir Rupert Jackson has published his report into fixed recoverable costs, which was left outstanding from his 2010 report. He remains on the search for the “holy grail” of proportionate litigation costs. He has recommended the introduction of a new...
Jul 15, 2017
Jul 14, 2017
If you have any cases approaching limitation expiry please bear in mind the following: In the case of a contractual dispute with a trader, which includes a professional negligence claim where you engage a certified ADR provider to deal with the dispute, like...
Jul 12, 2017
Mr Barnier “How do you build a relationship based on trade and security to last with a country where you don’t have trust?” “I don’t hear any whistling – just a clock ticking”