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MESSAGE FOR CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT JUDGES FROM THE LORD CHIEF JUSTICE, MASTER OF THE ROLLS AND PRESIDENT OF THE FAMILY DIVISION

MESSAGE FOR CIRCUIT AND DISTRICT JUDGES FROM THE LORD CHIEF JUSTICE, MASTER OF THE ROLLS AND PRESIDENT OF THE FAMILY DIVISION

April 15, 2020 · by gexall · in Civil Procedure, Coronavirus, Members Content, Remote hearings

The Lord Chief Justice, Master of the Rolls and President of the Family Division have sent out a message to civil and family judges.  This has been made generally available.  I provide here highlights of the message, particularly relating to…

COVID-19 and Remote Court Arrangements: 30 tips for dealing with Virtual Hearings: GUEST POST FROM ANDREW KING

COVID-19 and Remote Court Arrangements: 30 tips for dealing with Virtual Hearings: GUEST POST FROM ANDREW KING

April 15, 2020 · by gexall · in Applications, Civil Procedure, Coronavirus, Members Content, Remote hearings

I am grateful to Andrew King from Lennons solicitors for allowing me to reproduce his article on dealing with virtual hearings. This was based on Andrew’s experience of being involved in a three day remote trial.  As you can see…

THE (NOT SO) LONELY LITIGATOR'S CLUB (4): ELIZABETH THOMAS

THE (NOT SO) LONELY LITIGATOR’S CLUB (4): ELIZABETH THOMAS

April 15, 2020 · by gexall · in Coronavirus, Members Content, Well being

Elizabeth Thomas knows a thing or too about “remote” working and was the ideal candidate to be the next member of our club. Elizabeth is a Partner in Healthcare Litigation at Hempsons (London) but has been working from home for…

HMCTS: UPDATED GUIDANCE ON TELEPHONE AND VIDEO HEARINGS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK

HMCTS: UPDATED GUIDANCE ON TELEPHONE AND VIDEO HEARINGS DURING THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK

April 15, 2020 · by gexall · in Case Management, Civil Procedure, Members Content, Remote hearings

HMCTS has updated its guidance on telephone and video hearings during the coronavirus outbreak.  The guidance is available here.  THE CONTENTS The decision to use telephone and video hearings Using existing technology and making new technology available The rules on…

THE (NOT SO) LONELY LITIGATOR'S CLUB (3): LUCY MILLS

THE (NOT SO) LONELY LITIGATOR’S CLUB (3): LUCY MILLS

April 15, 2020 · by gexall · in Coronavirus, Members Content, Well being

The next to join our club is Senior Associate at Stewarts Law  Lucy Mills.  Lucy is working from home, in a desk on a landing, with two boys aged 3 and 5 in the house.  Like so many people she…

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