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A longer time limit for employment tribunal claims, new charity law thresholds, property tribunal recruitment and appellate guidance on small-claims costs feature in the latest Civil Way round-up

Chris Roberts explores how three key proposals in Jonathan Fisher KC’s fraud report might work in practice

Jonathan Fisher KC’s wide-ranging fraud report contains worthwhile proposals, but turning them into workable reform will require money, capacity and political will

Six months of jeopardy for bosses; Property tribunals need you!; Unreasonable behaviour knock; Reserve fund victory.

Digitalisation of the justice system took a step forward this week as the Online Procedure Rules (OPR) came into force

Masood Ahmed, associate professor of law, on why indemnity costs are determined by the conduct, not just the outcome, of litigation

Indemnity costs remain exceptional, but parties cannot ignore a case that deteriorates around them. In Lawrence v Associated Newspapers, Mr Justice Nicklin ordered the claimants to pay indemnity costs after finding their conduct, viewed cumulatively, fell ‘well outside the norm’

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has warned solicitors and law firms that using artificial intelligence does not alter their professional obligations, amid concerns over inaccurate legal material and client confidentiality

From forgotten interest claims to case-management appeals, a string of procedural developments offers useful—and occasionally cautionary—lessons for practitioners

How forcefully can a litigant criticise a public authority before robust advocacy crosses the line into unreasonable conduct?

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Bellevue Law—Sara Mason

Bellevue Law expands workplace law offering with specialist healthcare regulatory appointment

Seddons GSC—Peter Ames

Seddons GSC strengthens Dispute Resolution team with partner hire

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Taylor Rose announces partner promotions

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NLJ this week: Rules for robots

Pressure is mounting for a dedicated UK AI law, but deciding what it should achieve remains the central challenge

NLJ this week: Privilege holds firm

Legal professional privilege has checked the SRA’s investigative powers, exposing difficult questions about tackling suspected abusive litigation

NLJ this week: Mediation’s limits

Refusing mediation need not trigger a costs penalty, but litigators must justify their position

NLJ this week: Courtroom currents

Group claims, disputed costs and judicial recruitment dominate the latest courtroom round-up

NLJ this week: Civil shifts

Landlords face fresh registration duties as procedural reforms reshape the civil courts

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Procedure & practice

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Bellevue Law—Sara Mason

Seddons GSC—Peter Ames

Taylor Rose—four promotions