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Video as an effective tool in major PI cases

A 'Day in the Life' video can show clearly the extent of the impact of an injury on the claimant, helping to secure the settlement they deserve, writes Amanda Richardson

Challenge the training status quo

Are we caught in a loop of fixed thinking when it comes to how we train and develop the lawyers of tomorrow, asks Louise Hadland

Expert quantum evidence in a world of fixed costs

A fixed costs regime without suitable fail-safes in place for the provision of expert evidence will be particularly harmful for SMEs, family businesses, and the self-employed, explains Richard Formby

Setting a 21st-century agenda for the justice system

Dr Hugh Koch, Professor Christian Diesen, Dr Tom Boyd, and Nicole Hampton discuss the use of therapeutic jurisprudence and total quality management in civil litigation

Expert witnesses and joint expert meetings

Dr John Fletcher and Michael Williams advise experts on meeting their duty to the court when it comes to joint conferences

Getting unhappy experts out of bed

Expert witness work is no longer a risk-free activity, writes Mark Solon; experts and solicitors alike must be aware of the necessary due diligence to undertake and the potential consequences of giving evidence that is found wanting

Expert Witness Supplement Summer 2016

SJ's dedicated expert witness supplement is now available to view online

The importance of 'time keeping

District Judge Nigel Law urges solicitors to be mindful of the judges and court staff and follow the timetable set out by the court