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LAW2026 Online: Civil Litigation
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David Amos and Andrew McLoughlin
CPD Hours: 6
£149.00
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This event includes:
- High quality 4 x 1 hour pre-recorded webinars (topic titles are listed below)
- Q&A – our “Shape The Debate” Q&A session with our leading experts, providing an opportunity to hear our experts answering questions on both the recorded content and general day to day Civil Litigation issues.
- LAW2026 Civil Litigation Online Exhibition – a chance to gain an additional hour of CPD, via a webinar of choice from our Webinar Learning Library worth £35 +VAT.
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Mazur in the Court of Appeal learning points for your practice
Part 36 offers, witness statements and Claim formsproblems and solutions
Service of proceedings, amendment and refusal to mediate
Use of AI and other technology in Civil Litigation
Topics include
Use of AI and Other Technology in Civil Litigation
Presented by David Amos.
The widely reported case of R (on the application of Frederick Ayinde) v Haringey London Borough Council; Al-Haroun v Qatar National Bank QPSC [2025] EWHC 1383 (Admin) demonstrated the potential pitfalls of using AI in conducting litigation. This webinar will look at some of the legal and ethical issues raised by the use of AI by considering recent case law and guidance in this area. It will also look at other legal developments in the use of technology by reviewing case law and guidance concerning communication by Whatsapp and the Online Procedure Rules.
Indicative content:
Review of case law concerning the use of AI from Ayinde onwards
Guidance for the judiciary on the use of AI
Law Society guidance on AI
Guidance issued by other bodies relating to disclosure and expert evidence
The Civil Justice Council’s Interim report and consultation on the use of AI for preparing court documents
Recent case law on Whatsapp and the formation of contracts
MacInnes v DWF and SRA guidance on the use of Whatsapp messages
Overview of the Online Procedure Rules
Service of Proceedings, Amendment and Refusal to Mediate
Presented by David Amos.
This webinar will consider recent case law in some key areas of civil litigation. The webinar will start by discussing issues concerning service of the claim form and proceedings. It will then consider recent decisions on amendment of statements of case.
The second half of the webinar will discuss some issues relating to conduct of proceedings and settlement. In particular, it will review recent cases on refusal to mediate. The webinar will also look at recent case law on indemnity costs, Tomlin Orders and interpretation of settlement agreements.
Indicative content:
Steps required to serve the claim form and proceedings
Applications for late service
Amendments of statements of case
Recent case law on refusal to mediate
Recent case law on whether the court might order indemnity costs
Vesnin and Sahara Energy Resource Limited on Tomlin Orders and settlement agreements.
Part 36, witness statements and Claim Forms
Presented by Andrew McLoughlin.
This webinar will provide an in-depth analysis of the most recent case law including but not limited to: –
- Part 36 in High Court and the Court of Appeal – the last 12 months.
- Witness statements in the Business and Property Court – problems and solutions
- Witness statements in the County Court – the technicalities explained.
- Claim Forms – issuing, service and challenges – the last 12 months.
- Service of the Claim Form– the future.
- How to effect service of the claim form.
Mazur in the Court of Appeal
Presented by Andrew McLoughlin.
This webinar will provide an in-depth analysis of the case including but not limited to assessing the following implications: –
- Who can and who cannot conduct litigation.
- What constitutes supervision?
- The role of a Cilex in your practice.
- The role of a paralegal practice.
- What constitutes an acceptable delineation of work at a cost assessment?
- Cost assessments – the risks and rewards going forward.
- Rights of audience-any change?
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Testimonials
We have trialled the format at previous online conferences, and we are overwhelmed with the feedback we have received from making our face-to-face events possible online. Comments we have received so far include:
"The whole experience was valuable, and communication has been really first class" - General Advisor
"I wanted to say how much I valued receiving and sharing the Online webinar. I felt it was very helpful and very interesting for you to allow all legal practitioners to participate. Thank you for all the extra information and resources, I look forward to the next." - Solicitor in practice
"The world of law is in constant flux and the speakers update on recent developments will be extremely helpful going forward (as they ever are!)" - Solicitor/Director
"I have never attended a similar event but I definitely would again" - Partner
"A good way to access training at a time to suit you, the online course is as effective as attending in person." - Associate Solicitor
