Why ADR methods can never replace the true justice of legal aid
Proposals for a ‘third way’ to resolve low level family disputes involving children through an ADR model are doomed for lack of funding, says David Kirwan
8 August 2019
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Brave new world for civil litigators: get ready for dispute resolution ‘family style’
Gareth Ledsham prepares civil law practitioners for embracing judge-led dispute resolution through FDR processes
8 August 2019
Facing pressure from clients
A conflict can easily arise when acting for both parties who reach an amicable agreement on separation, but solicitors must think ethically, says Mena Ruparel
17 July 2019
Floored by paper
Digitising documents sounds a great idea until you realise you can’t really flick through a bundle on screen, says Richard Barr
10 July 2019
Report advocates mandatory online dispute resolution
Online dispute resolution (ODR) must be made mandatory to succeed, according to an independent report published by the Legal Services Board last week.
10 July 2019
Securing interpreters in family proceedings
Legally aided parties should arrange interpretation themselves to avoid the costs and delays often incurred by last minute cancellation, suggests district judge Stephen Parker
3 July 2019
All’s fair: legal challenges to hospital closure consultation
Two recent cases on hospital closures suggest that public bodies may have to provide more detailed justification for their decisions, explains Michael Imperato
5 June 2019
Imposter syndrome: choosing your witnesses wisely
Following the collapse of a case concerning a £7m carbon credit fraud this week, Mark Solon reflects on the importance of calling credible expert witnesses
31 May 2019
Fighting apathy: the data behind costs reforms
With the government intending to extend fixed recoverable costs further, it’s essential litigators engage with current and future reforms, urges Francis Kendall
8 May 2019
Divorce finance: choosing the right litigation funding structure
Funding a divorce places additional strain on spouses but specialist providers can offer a suitable solution, says George Williamson
8 May 2019
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