All Civil justice articles – Page 28
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NewsMcFarlane calls for feedback on remote hearings
Family division president begins two-week consultation to inform fresh guidance.
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NewsAnexo hoping for VW class action boost to profits
AIM-listed company is handling 8,000 cases against the car manufacturing giant.
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NewsCourt claims drop by 65% in four weeks
Just 29 claims were filed in the week commencing 30 March.
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NewsHigh Court ruling backs claimants in VW emissions litigation
Diesel engines did contain a defeat device, Mr Justice Waksman finds in judgment on preliminary issues.
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NewsRules finally amended to extend time for civil procedures
Parties now have 56 days to file documents and make applications without seeking court permission.
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NewsFamily court overcomes 'teething difficulties' in contested Skype hearing
Manchester lawyer says systems were put in place early on to ensure proceedings ran smoothly.
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NewsHMCTS reveals list of priority work for county courts
Cases split into work that must be done and work that could be done.
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NewsHousing possession proceedings suspended for 90 days
Housing solicitors highlighted inconsistent approaches taken by county courts across the country.
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NewsLitigators plead for rule changes to ease coronavirus burden
Civil Procedure Rule Committee poised to amend rules, but lawyers say they need action now.
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NewsLAA working 'as rapidly as possible' to pay legal aid firms
Legal Aid Agency relaxes requirements in updated Covid-19 guidance.
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NewsCoronavirus: Insurers and claimants agree protocol for disputes
Pact agreed drawn as reports emerge of lawyers exploiting current crisis to gain an advantage.
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NewsChaos in county court as lawyers call for possession cases to be adjourned
One duty solicitor describes the situation on the ground as chaotic, disjointed and confused.
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NewsJury trials on hold until courts can be made safe
Lord chief justice's statement follows barrage of calls for trials to be stopped amid coronavirus crisis.
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NewsNews focus: Courts move to remote control
In the face of an unprecedented pandemic, the civil courts are dispensing with face-to-face formalities as hearings move online. But is the technology robust enough to cope – and will justice suffer?
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NewsCoronavirus update: Lord Chancellor says courts 'must go on sitting'
Lord chief justice says we must ‘make every effort’ to maintain a functioning court system.
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NewsCoronavirus: Law centres limit face-to-face advice
Centres say wellbeing of clients, staff and volunteers is important as services shift towards phone and email.
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NewsLawyers secure first known coronavirus High Court order
Judge grants request for parties to agree time extensions without further court order.
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NewsDivorce bill must not overlook pensions - Society
Chancery Lane says ex-partners could be left financially vulnerable if a pension-sharing order fails.
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NewsFamily cases to be livestreamed in Court of Appeal
First case to be broadcast later this year as judges say move brings public gallery into 21st century.
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OpinionWould you trust a PI defendant to protect your interests?
The Ministry of Defence wants claimants to act without lawyers. You have to ask why.