In the fifth NLJ / LSLA litigation trends survey, James Baxter discusses the disclosure debate and other key pressure points affecting civil litigation and asks why Sir Rupert Jackson’s vision of increased access to justice for all has not yet translated into practice.
Online infringement? No…it’s infringement online, says Jane Foulser McFarlane
Spying tonight; appealing work; & form of the landlord
Kerry Underwood concludes his 60th birthday tour with a master class on small claims, portals & Pt 36
Paola Fudakowska & Henrietta Mason provide a wills & probate update
Emma Reynolds discusses a warmly received decision
Polly Dyer reviews the conclusions of a Court of Appeal master class in the proper approach to disclosure & abuse of process
Forgiveness is rationed; HMRC: Licence to plunder; Knives out for solicitors’ agents; & Family Rules OK!
Costs budgeting pain eased; Charging order and attachment work off to CCMCC; Possession enforcement tricks; Bankruptcy goes online & Court fees up in a blink
Costs budgeting simply doesn’t work, say Charles Auld & Kate Harrington
Senior appointments in insurance services and commercial services announced
Aviation disputes practice strengthened by London partner hire
Residential property lawyer promoted to partnership