88th Update to the Civil Procedure Rules
10/02/2017
The details of the 88th Update to the Civil Procedure Rules have now been released.
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10/02/2017
Mediation Monthly
06/02/2017
Mediation Manager Laura-Pauline Adcock-Jones presents “Mediation Monthly” in which articles of interest concerning mediation are presented by LPC Law’s mediators. This month, given that Europe continues to be greatly discussed, Laura discusses the European influence on ADR and ODR.
Read moreFixed Costs Applicable to Applications for Pre-Action Disclosure
06/02/2017
The Court of Appeal have held, in the case of Sharp v. Leeds City Council [2017] EWCA Civ 33, that applications for Pre-Action Disclosure under s.52 County Courts Act 1984 are interim applications within the meaning of CPR 45.29H.
Read moreWithout Merit Applications and Civil Restraint Orders
30/01/2017
Mr Justice Arnold’s recent judgment in Max Couper & Others v. Albion Properties Limted & Others [2017] EWHC 22 (Ch) will be of interest to civil practitioners for two reasons.
Read moreCase summary: Adepoju -v- Akinola [2016] EWHC 3160 (Ch)
20/01/2017
Judicial Fact Finding. Tessa Plews, advocate on the Southeastern Circuit, examines Master Matthew’s judgment in Adepoju -v- Akinola [2016] EWHC 3160 (Ch), which sets out the Court’s approach to assessing evidence and making findings of fact.
Read moreFSA Amends Definition of “Payment Shortfall”
13/01/2017
The FSA have confirmed an amendment to their glossary definition of “payment shortfall” in relation to regulated mortgage accounts. views
Read moreA case of indemnity costs par excellence
06/01/2017
Mr Justice Warby’s recent judgment in Barkhuysen v. Hamilton [2016] EWHC 3371 (QB) provides a further stark warning, particularly for litigants in person, of the consequences of unreasonable conduct.
Read moreHearing Fee Refunds to End
30/12/2016
On 6th March 2017, the Civil Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2016 shall come in to force.
Read moreUnjust Enrichment and Subrogation of the Unpaid Vendor’s Lien
23/12/2016
Cheryl Pidgley, advocate on the Southeastern Circuit examine’s the Supreme Court’s decision in Bank of Cyprus v. Menelaou and the remedies that may be available to a lender whose charge is deemed void.
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