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THE EXPERT THAT DOESN'T GIVE HIS SOURCES (EXCEPT WIKIPEDIA): A PRACTICE DEPRECATED BY THE COURT.

THE EXPERT THAT DOESN’T GIVE HIS SOURCES (EXCEPT WIKIPEDIA): A PRACTICE DEPRECATED BY THE COURT.

June 25, 2020 · by gexall · in Civil evidence, Credibility of experts, Expert evidence, Experts, Members Content

In  Engie Fabricom (UK) Ltd v MW High Tech Projects UK Ltd [2020] EWHC 1626 (TCC) Mrs Justice O’Farrell commented on the practice of one of the experts in the case. Failure to follow the basic guidance given in the…

GOING BACK INTO COURT: MY FIRST EXPERIENCE OF  A SOCIALLY DISTANCED TRIAL

GOING BACK INTO COURT: MY FIRST EXPERIENCE OF A SOCIALLY DISTANCED TRIAL

June 25, 2020 · by gexall · in Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Coronavirus, Members Content

Yesterday I had my first experience since “lockdown” of going back into a court building to do a trial.  I did a series of tweets about it and they have had some attention.  That is why i thought it best…

CORONAVIRUS LAW: SHOULD A HEARING BE IN PERSON OR BY VIDEO?

CORONAVIRUS LAW: SHOULD A HEARING BE IN PERSON OR BY VIDEO?

June 25, 2020 · by gexall · in Applications, Coronavirus, Members Content, Remote hearings

In Surrey Heath Borough Council v Robb & Ors [2020] EWHC 1650 (QB) Mr Justice Freedman  considered submissions that a hearing should take place in person. He held that there was an onus on part requesting a hearing in court…

THE NOT SO LONELY LITIGATOR'S CLUB 34: THE MUSICAL SECTION: JAMES HEYWORTH, SAXOPHONE, FLUTE & CLARINET

THE NOT SO LONELY LITIGATOR’S CLUB 34: THE MUSICAL SECTION: JAMES HEYWORTH, SAXOPHONE, FLUTE & CLARINET

June 25, 2020 · by gexall · in Members Content, Well being

Our next member is newly retired District Judge James Heyworth. James is also a reinvigorated woodwind player. It turns out that  I have untapped a whole host of judicial musicians, there may be more to come..   What instrument do…

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