The 50th update to the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 came into force on 1 October 2009. Here’s the best of it.
Do English courts have too much power in arbitration proceedings? asks Khawar Qureshi QC
Charles Brasted & Julia Marlow review protective costs orders in judicial review
Expert witness reports could be ruled inadmissible unless experts include a statement that they understand the rules of civil procedure
Veronica Bailey asks whether ISPs & search engines are liable for defamation on the internet
Ruth Pratt considers extending time for service of a claim form
David Dabbs watches statutory time limits passing by
Shail Patel considers the impact of Batcup on the standard of care for lawyers
Sodastream Limited (in liquidation) v Coates and others [2009] EWHC 1936 (Ch), [2009] All ER (D) 22 (Aug)
Two and a half months to go. The most entertaining of the company law changes coming into force on 1 October 2009 are the provisions in the Companies Act 2006 (which will replace the Business Names Act 1985).
Firm strengthens global fund finance practice with London partner hire.
Partner and head of national planning team appointed
Corporate team expands in Birmingham with partner hire