88th Update to the Civil Procedure Rules

The details of the 88th Update to the Civil Procedure Rules have now been released.
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The details of the 88th Update to the Civil Procedure Rules have now been released.
Read moreMediation 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 moreThe 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 moreMr 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 moreJudicial 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 moreThe FSA have confirmed an amendment to their glossary definition of “payment shortfall” in relation to regulated mortgage accounts. views
Read moreMr 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 moreOn 6th March 2017, the Civil Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2016 shall come in to force.
Read moreCheryl 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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