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STAYING SANE AS A LITIGATOR 9: SHARING THE "PAIN"

STAYING SANE AS A LITIGATOR 9: SHARING THE “PAIN”

February 4, 2020 · by gexall · in Avoiding negligence claims, Civil Procedure, Expert evidence, Experts, Extensions of time, Members Content, Well being

Most of the burden of complying with time periods and court orders lies with the solicitor. However a solicitor’s life can be made easier by making sure that all those concerned with the litigation process know of the deadlines involved…

STAYING SANE AS A LITIGATOR 6: WORKLOAD: THE IDEAL CASELOAD OR "BURY EVERYBODY" - WHICH IS MORE PROFITABLE?

STAYING SANE AS A LITIGATOR 6: WORKLOAD: THE IDEAL CASELOAD OR “BURY EVERYBODY” – WHICH IS MORE PROFITABLE?

November 4, 2019 · by gexall · in Applications, Avoiding negligence claims, Members Content, Useful links, Well being

This is unlikely to be the last post on this topic.  Workload is likely to be the main source of stress for most litigators. The very basic issue of what is an appropriate caseload for litigators is often complained about…

STAYING SANE AS A LITIGATOR 4: : A HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: KNOWING THE EVERYONE HAS LITIGATION NIGHTMARES

STAYING SANE AS A LITIGATOR 4: : A HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: KNOWING THE EVERYONE HAS LITIGATION NIGHTMARES

October 26, 2019 · by gexall · in Avoiding negligence claims, Members Content, Relief from sanctions, Well being

Litigation gives rise to its own pressures. Every litigator with any degree of experience will have horror stories.  I thought it worthwhile repeating the advice given by the lawyers of Twitter for Halloween a few years back. You will see…

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