Ruth Pratt & Janna Purdie provide an update on the recent changes to the civil procedure rules
The claimant sues for £40,000 but after the defendant has done a considerable amount of work, the claimant reduces his claim...
In two cases I have been concerned with, those administering the possession claim online (PCOL) system have allowed claimants to withdraw claims on line...
Ackerman v Ackerman and others [2011] EWHC 2183 (Ch), [2011] All ER (D) 62 (Aug)
Following the recent introduction of the Family Procedure Rules (FPR) in April 2011, this book is a timely publication, intended as a guide for the practitioner through the new rules, including helpful tips and highlighting the differences between the new rules and the old.
James Arrowsmith surveys the costs landscape & the demise of Carver
When asking whether a judgment is more advantageous than a CPR Pt 36 offer, the court should take into account all aspects of the case, including emotional distress.
Dominic Regan salutes the welcome return of Part 36
How much do your experts know about the Civil Procedure Rules? Mark Solon investigates
When is a financially interested party entitled to be joined to proceedings, asks Matthew Snarr
Chair of the Association of Pension Lawyers joins as partner
Group names Shakespeare Martineau partner head of Sheffield office
Four legal directors promoted to partner across UK offices
The abolition of assured shorthold tenancies and section 21 evictions marks the beginning of a ‘brave new world’ for England’s rental sector, writes Daniel Bacon of Seddons GSC