Ruth Pratt

Ruth Pratt, professional support lawyer, dispute resolution, LexisNexis (plus.lexis.com). Newlawjournal.co.uk

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Helpful assistant or laden with unknown traps? Ruth Pratt considers recent thoughts on AI for lawyers

Ruth Pratt examines the little-used ‘procedural abuse torts’ in civil claims

Ruth Pratt & Janna Purdie provide an update on the recent changes to the civil procedure rules

Ruth Pratt examines the forthcoming changes to civil litigation funding

Janna Purdie & Ruth Pratt look at “causes of action” & go back to basics

Ruth Pratt considers extending time for service of a claim form

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20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

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Pro Bono Week marks silver jubilee

The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK

NLJ this week: Pro bono’s silver lining

Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice

NLJ this week: Wrong expert, costly exit

Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case

Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues

NLJ this week: Discounted damages, different costs

A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims