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UPDATING LAND REGISTRATION An overview of the Bill, focusing on the key amendments to the LRA 2002

DRONING ON: DRONE TECHNOLOGY AND ITS IMPACT ON BUILDING SURVEYS AND PROPERTY DISPUTES

A presentation to The Property Litigation Association Autumn Training Day in London on 8 November 2018

In 2015 almost 90% of PLA members thought that the County Court Service was unfit for purpose. Less than 1% considered that the administration at the county court was good. Following that survey the Law Reform Committee has been in dialogue with courts and HMCTS in an effort to improve service. We are being told by them that the service has substantially improved. Anecdotally we are hearing that that may not be the case.

Tips for property litigators at Central London

Justice Week is a new initiative setup by the three legal professional bodies; the Bar Council, The Law Society, and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX). The purpose of the week is to boost the profile of justice and the rule of law, helping to place them at the centre stage of public and political debate. With many parts of the system at breaking point, now is the time to make a strong and clear case for why they are so fundamental to our society, economy and democracy.  

PLA Law Reform 2018 Panel Event – Wednesday, 31 October

Tristan Salter seeks to re-examine the case of Richardson v Midland Heart [2008] L&TR 31 and discuss whether or not shared ownership leases should be classified as long leases.   

Following extensive consultation, the Business and Property Courts will launch a new two-year pilot scheme on the disclosure of documents in January 2019, designed to streamline the process, introduce greater flexibility and reduce the cost and complexity of disclosure.

Nic Taggart discusses the implications of the decision of the Court of Appeal in the combined appeals in P&P Property Ltd v Owen White and Caitlin LLP and Dreamvar (UK) Ltd v Mishcon de Reya LLP.