If a late defence and request for a default judgment under Civil Procedure Rule 12.3(2) are filed...
Dominic Regan puzzles over the latest Pt 36 conundrum
The 57th CPR update was effective (well, almost all of it) on 1 October 2011, incorporating the Civil Procedure (Amendment No 2) Rules 2011 (SI 2011/1979)...
Ruth Pratt & Janna Purdie provide an update on the recent changes to the civil procedure rules
The claimant sues for £40,000 but after the defendant has done a considerable amount of work, the claimant reduces his claim...
In two cases I have been concerned with, those administering the possession claim online (PCOL) system have allowed claimants to withdraw claims on line...
Ackerman v Ackerman and others [2011] EWHC 2183 (Ch), [2011] All ER (D) 62 (Aug)
Following the recent introduction of the Family Procedure Rules (FPR) in April 2011, this book is a timely publication, intended as a guide for the practitioner through the new rules, including helpful tips and highlighting the differences between the new rules and the old.
James Arrowsmith surveys the costs landscape & the demise of Carver
When asking whether a judgment is more advantageous than a CPR Pt 36 offer, the court should take into account all aspects of the case, including emotional distress.
Gateley Legal expands Midlands residential development team
Gibson Dunn adds employee benefits and executive compensation practice in London with partner Richard Surtees
Laytons ETL appoints new partner and head of intellectual property disputes