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CIVIL LITIGATORS AND THE SECRET BARRISTER 5: PUBLIC LEGAL EDUCATION: IT MAY NOT BE A BOON, HOWEVER IT IS PROBABLY A MUST

CIVIL LITIGATORS AND THE SECRET BARRISTER 5: PUBLIC LEGAL EDUCATION: IT MAY NOT BE A BOON, HOWEVER IT IS PROBABLY A MUST

April 4, 2018 · by gexall · in Book Review, Members Content

There is a mug, available online, which reads “Don’t you mistake your Google search for my law degree”.  I am sure that many lawyers have been tempted to purchase a set. The Google search may not be helpful, however a…

ADVOCACY: THE JUDGE'S VIEW SERIES 2 PART 10: EDITED HIGHLIGHTS: AROUND THE WORLD IN 147 DAYS

ADVOCACY: THE JUDGE’S VIEW SERIES 2 PART 10: EDITED HIGHLIGHTS: AROUND THE WORLD IN 147 DAYS

April 4, 2018 · by gexall · in Advocacy, Members Content, Written advocacy

I never planned to write a second series on advice from judges on advocacy. It started with an article from Master Cook and developed from there.This led us to garner advice from judges around the world.  Here are the edited…

THE NEW ELECTRONIC BILL OF COSTS: ONE DAY TO GO: USEFUL LINKS AND GUIDANCE

THE NEW ELECTRONIC BILL OF COSTS: ONE DAY TO GO: USEFUL LINKS AND GUIDANCE

April 4, 2018 · by gexall · in Costs, Members Content, Rule Changes, Useful links

The electronic bill of costs will be compulsory from the 6th April. Here are some useful links to help you prepare and survive.  I will add to these if anyone has any particular recommendations.   PRACTICE DIRECTIONS The Practice Direction…

LISTING IN THE COUNTY COURT: AN EVERY DAY STORY OF EVER DAY FOLK: "WE'VE GOT NO JUDGES"

LISTING IN THE COUNTY COURT: AN EVERY DAY STORY OF EVER DAY FOLK: “WE’VE GOT NO JUDGES”

April 4, 2018 · by gexall · in Abuse of Process, Access to justice, Adjournments, Civil Procedure, Members Content

Problems with listing are one of the hidden problems of civil procedure.  Hearings are listed and then pulled out at the last moment, often after the parties have arrived at court.  This is an issue that should be publicised.  It…

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