An update on some of the most pressing issues facing the world of Civil Litigation, from noted authorities in the field.
 
The conference will be chaired by John Bett, Head of Dispute Resolution and Litigation, Lindsays and Chair of the RFPG Civil Litigation Sub-Committee.
 
Conference Programme
Welcome + Introduction
The First 5 Years of the Sheriff Appeal Court (Sheriff Principal Craig Turnbull)
The Role of Affidavits / Witness Statements as Evidence (David Thompson QC)
Break
Obtaining Evidence via Commission (Mike Wood)
Case Management (Prof. Charles Hennessy)
Remote Hearings - A topical discussion (Scott Manson, Advocate)    [Note: The Scottish Civil Justice Council’s Consultation ‘Rules Covering the Mode of Attendance at Court Hearings' now closes on 15 November 2021]
 
Originally recorded on 10.11.21