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THE NEW RULES ON WITNESS STATEMENTS IN THE BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS: WHY THE IRON FIST? BASICALLY - THE PROFESSION HAD IT COMING

THE NEW RULES ON WITNESS STATEMENTS IN THE BUSINESS AND PROPERTY COURTS: WHY THE IRON FIST? BASICALLY – THE PROFESSION HAD IT COMING

March 13, 2021 · by gexall · in Civil evidence, Members Content, Witness statements

As anyone practising in the BPC is just about to discover the rules  on witness statements coming into force next month are highly prescriptive, even covering the way in which questions are to be asked to witnesses.  Further it has…

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FUNDAMENTAL DISHONESTY: WEBINAR 11th MAY 2021

March 13, 2021 · by gexall · in Civil evidence, Civil Procedure, Clinical Negligence, Damages, Fundamental Dishonesty, Members Content, Webinar, Witness statements

 I am co-presenting a webinar with solicitor John McQuater on fundamental dishonesty in personal injury action on the 11th May 2021. HOW TO BOOK Details of how to book are available here.  THE WEBINAR This webinar will bring you right…

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