AN OPEN LETTER TO THE CIVIL PROCEDURE RULE COMMITTEE: DO SOMETHING AND DO IT NOW – FOR THE SAKE OF THE COUNTRY
Earlier today I tweeted “Anyone want to join me in an “open letter” to the Civil Procedure Rule Committee (& anyone else who will listen). We need guidance NOW to allow the parties to agree open-ended extensions of time. This…
INSURERS AND CLAIMANTS COVID-19 PROTOCOL.
The Association of British Insurer’s website carries details of a Protocol put in place to deal with the COVID-19 situation. There is a list of signatories on the site, that list also contains the “escalation email address” and hotline number…
MODEL: AGREED PROCEDURAL TEMPLATE FOR JOINT SETTLEMENT MEETINGS HELD REMOTELY
39 Essex Chambers have sent me a model Agreed Procedural Template for Joint Settlement Meetings held remotely and kindly said I can share it. This is available on their website – here. “The parties to a remote JSM agree…
THE EXPLANATORY NOTES TO THE CORONAVIRUS BILL: LIVE LINKS IN COURT PROCEEDINGS
The explanatory notes to the Coronavirus Bill have a detailed explanation of the plans for the expansion of live links in court proceedings, particularly criminal proceedings. Clause 51 and Schedule 22 Expansion of availability of live links in criminal proceedings…
USEFUL GUIDANCE ON REMOTE HEARINGS: FROM START TO FINISH
I am grateful to barristers Rebecca Musgrove and Iain Hutchinson who have sent me a copy (and permission to circulate) of their guide to remote hearings. It provides step by step guidance (and photographs) to help those unfamilar with the…
LAW SOCIETY ADVICE ON CORONAVIRUS: WORKING FROM HOME POLICY: “YOU WILL BE AT RISK OF FACING A STRONG LEGAL CLAIM”
The Law Society has a specific advice page on Coronavirus available here. There have been comments this morning about some firms insisting staff attend work. It is worthwhile reading the Law Society advice. “If you refuse to allow…
NOTICE FROM THE DCJ IN MANCHESTER: ALL FACE TO FACE HEARINGS UP TO THE 31ST MARCH ARE ADJOURNED
The DCJ in Manchester has issued the following notice. “NOTICE TO COURT USERS All face-to-face hearings due to take place today and up to and including Tuesday 31 March 2020 are hereby adjourned. Further directions will be issued in…