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REMOTE HEARINGS: ARE THERE "TWO NATIONS" OPERATING WITHIN THE COURT SYSTEM (OR MORE THAN THAT...)

REMOTE HEARINGS: ARE THERE “TWO NATIONS” OPERATING WITHIN THE COURT SYSTEM (OR MORE THAN THAT…)

April 22, 2020 · by gexall · in Coronavirus, Members Content, Remote hearings

The ability of the courts to proceed using remote hearings has to be celebrated. Sometimes, however, it is interesting to contrast the very real technical difficulties being experienced by county courts up and down the country with what appears to…

COVID REPEATS 2:  DEADLINES AND PROCRASTINATION: HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH IT?

COVID REPEATS 2: DEADLINES AND PROCRASTINATION: HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH IT?

April 22, 2020 · by gexall · in Applications, Civil Procedure, Members Content, Well being

Working in unusual conditions, often away from the office, and in the midst of a pandemic can sharpen the mind. For many of us, however,  it makes work more difficult.  It is worthwhile repeating a post from last year with…

QUEEN'S BENCH GUIDANCE BULLETINS: SUMMARIES AND LINKS

QUEEN’S BENCH GUIDANCE BULLETINS: SUMMARIES AND LINKS

April 22, 2020 · by gexall · in Case Management, Civil Procedure, Coronavirus, Members Content, Useful links

Inevitably guidance from the QBD  on the impact of coronavirus has come in stages.  The six  Bulletins are summarised below, together with links to the each guidance. Queen’s Bench guidance: This update explains the steps that are being taken in order…

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