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THE DUTY TO PUT YOUR CASE TO A WITNESS AT TRIAL: NOT AN ABSOLUTE RULE: POSITION CONSIDERED IN THE HIGH COURT

Civil Litigation Brief

In Wigglesworth v Beetson [2024] EWHC 2886 (Ch) HHJ Matthews (sitting as a High Court Judge) considered arguments that a failure to expressly challenge markings on a plan used by a witness meant that the evidence had to be accepted.

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How Do I Create an Intake Form?

Lawmatics

Format Compatibility: Ensure the data in Google Forms can be exported in a format that is compatible with your case management software or other systems. Case Management Software: Check if Google Forms integrates with your existing case management software or other tools you use for managing client information.

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FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE RULES FOR WITNESS STATEMENTS FOR THOSE NOT PROFICIENT IN ENGLISH – “DISAPPOINTINGLY A NOT INFREQUENT OCCURRENCE”

Civil Litigation Brief

In SZ Solicitors -v- Bharj [2024] 8WLUK 65 HHJ Monty KC dealt with the problems that arose when a party had not complied with the rules in relation to providing a witness statement for a witness who is not proficient.

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RELIEF FROM SANCTIONS, LATE WITNESS STATEMENTS AND THE “WEIGHT” (OR ABSENCE OF WEIGHT) TO BE GIVEN TO THOSE STATEMENTS

Civil Litigation Brief

In Oliver v Duffy [2024] EWHC 2590 Mrs Justice Hill considered an application for relief from sanction in a case where witnesses had not attended trial. The judge granted relief from sanctions but went on to hold that those statements.

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Client Intake Form

Lawmatics

Here's a list of the information commonly gathered with a legal intake form: Contact Information Full name Address Phone number Email address Demographic Information Date of birth Gender Marital status Occupation Case Details Nature of the legal issue (e.g., Family law intake form. Business or corporate intake form. Collaborative.

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Jacqueline Schafer on Writing Briefs at the Speed of AI: How ClearBrief is Transforming Legal Drafting

3 Geeks and a Law Blog

She founded ClearBrief in 2020 to leverage AI to analyze documents and suggest relevant evidence and citations to streamline drafting. By uploading case documents and discovery materials, the AI can pull facts and quotes directly from the record to support legal arguments in the brief. Like we’re I love the strategy. And we won.

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Exposure Lawsuits: Trends, Challenges, Future Implications

CaseFox

Exposure lawsuits, a legal avenue that addresses harm resulting from exposure to hazardous substances or conditions, have witnessed a dynamic evolution over the years. Cases related to pharmaceutical drugs, consumer products, and emerging contaminants in drinking water are gaining prominence.