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Big Talent for Large Casework – The PD Advantage (Updated)

Planet Depos

Large cases involve many moving parts – tight deadlines, fast-paced and ever-evolving schedules, seas of exhibits, rosters of witnesses, etc., Paralegals don’t wear capes, but every good attorney knows they have superhero-worthy organization, time management and delegating skills, to name a few.

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IF YOU ARE GOING TO CRITICISE AN EXPERT THIS MUCH YOU SHOULD HAVE RAISED IT AT THE CASE MANAGEMENT HEARING: HIGH COURT REJECTS EACH PARTY’S ATTACKS ON OPPONENT’S EXPERTS

Civil Litigation Brief

We have seen plenty of cases where the courts have not been slow in their criticism of expert witnesses. Here we have a different situation where the judge was critical of the attacks, by each party, on the credibility of.

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THE ROLE OF LEADING COUNSEL IN RELATION TO EXPERT REPORTS AND WITNESS STATEMENTS: A CLIENT CAN PAY FOR WHAT THEY WANT, BUT THESE COSTS WILL NOT BE RECOVERABLE INTER PARTES

Civil Litigation Brief

How far should leading counsel, or counsel generally, be involved in the preparation of expert reports and witness statements? One obvious reply is “not at all”, given that the evidence should come from the expert or witness. These issues were.

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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.