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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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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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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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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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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.

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Contingency Fees: A Complete Guide for Law Firms

CaseFox

Most lawyers use case management software to track time and charge for their service on the basis of that. But there are some contingency lawyers that charge you only if they win the case. In simple words, a contingency fee is a payment that your attorney receives if he wins the case. What Is Contingency Fee?

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THE JOINT MEETING OF EXPERTS AND THE JOINTLY INSTRUCTED EXPERT: WEBINAR 29th JULY 2024

Civil Litigation Brief

I was a more than a little shocked to read the judgment in Glover & Anor v Fluid Structural Engineers & Technical Designers Ltd & Ors [2024] EWHC 1257 it is a case that shows that lawyers are still making.