All Civil justice articles – Page 37
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NewsVW action prompts new call for 'opt-out' group claims
More than a million motorists could miss out on compensation, Slater and Gordon claims.
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NewsPlans to tackle ‘monster’ disclosure levels approved
Pilot scheme replacing ‘standard disclosure’ will run at the Business and Property Courts from next year.
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NewsJudge criticises ‘generally unhelpful’ firm over application in VW case
Your Lawyers had applied to extend the time for serving a claim form in group action over diesel emissions scandal.
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NewsReferral fee contract made no claims promises, court rules
Personal injury firm had tried to sue intermediary for £4m breach of an obligation.
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NewsCourt of Appeal states vicarious liability laws have moved on
Independent contractor test now ‘firmly rejected’ for liability issues.
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NewsHMCTS confirms seven courts will close, with one saved
Lord chancellor says money raised from sale of buildings will be reinvested in the justice system.
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NewsCoA: Claimant limited to fixed costs even where Part 36 accepted late
Long-awaited costs judgment in Hislop v Perde finds in favour of defendant.
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FeatureA long haul fight
Jackson LJ sees the controversy generated by his civil justice reforms as a mark of their success – and there is more to come. But has the legal profession really adjusted to the new economics of costs?
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NewsCall for 'urgent legal reform' as clin neg damages soar 50%
Clinical negligence litigation has fallen to its lowest level ever - but damages payments rocketed by £549m last year.
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NewsLandmark study calls on MoJ to test robots and self-service advice
Ministry of Justice should fund tests of online self-service legal advice and AI ‘shadow’ judgments.
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NewsCampaigners' delight as court provision saved
Solicitor who led fight to retain court service in Chichester says others facing similar plight should never give up.
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NewsCourt of Appeal ruling prompts Japanese knotweed warning
Law firm says it has hundreds of cases against public bodies and new home builders.
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NewsVictoria’s Secret? Never heard of it, claims beauty therapist in domain row
Domain registry Nominet reports increase in online disputes involving trade marks.
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NewsJackson gives LASPO thumbs up as MoJ begins costs review
Justice officials to look at all aspects of the 2013 costs reforms.
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NewsBroken justice? HMCTS poll finds most court users happy
Three-quarters of people felt they were treated with respect, and most were satisfied with the outcome of their case.
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NewsCash for crash scam run out of single garage nets 158 prosecutions
Investigators conclude years of enquiries into suspect accidents behind claims.
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Opinion
We'll always have Paris
France’s new international court may not be as English-friendly as promoted - but it should be taken seriously.
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NewsCivil Liability Bill: Government secures crucial win by just 13 votes
Peers vote down amendment that would have removed provisions for fixed whiplash tariffs.
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NewsLuxembourg extends compensation for delayed flight connections
Industry experts say decision sets a new precedent for claims where the end destination is outside the EU.
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