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CPRC launches consultation on electronic service modernisation for CPR 6 and CPR PD 6A

The Civil Procedure Rule Committee (CPRC) has launched a consultation on proposed amendments to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR), focusing on modernising service of documents. The consultation proposes two key changes to CPR 6 and CPR PD 6A: first, requiring legal representatives who have confirmed their authority to accept service on behalf of a client to accept service by electronic means without needing further consent; and second, removing fax as a primary method of electronic service, reflecting the widespread use of email. The consultation closes on 12 September 2025.

Judge’s case to shine light on secretive selection process

Law360, London: A judge's challenge on 2 July 2025 to the lawfulness of a secretive process used to appoint judges will shine a light on part of the UK legal system that is often criticised but largely opaque.

UK Supreme Court publishes podcast featuring insights from Judicial Assistants

The UK Supreme Court has published a new podcast featuring two of its Judicial Assistants (JAs) discussing their work at the court. The podcast explores the JAs' daily responsibilities, including conducting legal research, drafting bench memoranda for permission to appeal applications and preparing press summaries. It also covers their experiences meeting US Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch during their annual visit to Washington. The content aims to provide listeners with behind-the-scenes insights into the operations of the UK's highest court.

Dispute Resolution weekly highlights—3 July 2025

This week's edition of Dispute Resolution weekly highlights includes: analysis of a number of key DR developments and key judicial decisions including the Hague Judgments Convention coming into force for the UK and the Court of Appeal decision in AmTrust Specialty Ltd v Endurance Worldwide Insurance Ltd (disclosure scheme in the Business and Property Courts); dates for your diary; details of our most recently published content; and other information of general interest to dispute resolution practitioners.

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What is the court fee for issuing a claim pursuant to CPR 8 for an order for sale in the Chancery Division?A Part 8 claim is begun by the claimant filing:•Form N208—Claim Form (CPR Part 8)—Commercial Court•the fee payable (where no money is claimed)—£528 in the High Court and £308 in the County

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Late payment penalties—inheritance tax

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Can shares in a limited company that have not been paid-up at all be cancelled?

Can shares in a limited company that have not been paid-up at all be cancelled?A limited company having a share capital may not alter that share capital, except in the ways listed in section 617 of the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006). Shares in a company cannot simply be cancelled without following an
What is the court fee for issuing a claim pursuant to CPR 8 for an order for sale in the Chancery

What is the court fee for issuing a claim pursuant to CPR 8 for an order for sale in the Chancery

What is the court fee for issuing a claim pursuant to CPR 8 for an order for sale in the Chancery Division?A Part 8 claim is begun by the claimant filing:•Form N208—Claim Form (CPR Part 8)—Commercial Court•the fee payable (where no money is claimed)—£528 in the High Court and £308 in the County

Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companies

Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companies

Priority between loss reliefs in loss making companiesWhy does it matter?A company that is a member of a group and has incurred any of the types of losses available for surrender by way of group relief may, without any further rules, have more than one way in which to use the loss. There are a

Late payment penalties—inheritance tax

Late payment penalties—inheritance tax

Late payment penalties—inheritance taxWhile interest often accrues on overdue tax, the late payment of certain taxes may also attract a penalty. For information on the interest accruing on overdue tax, see Practice Notes: IHT—payment deadlines on death—Interest on IHT and Interest on late paid

Can shares in a limited company that have not been paid-up at all be cancelled?

Can shares in a limited company that have not been paid-up at all be cancelled?

Can shares in a limited company that have not been paid-up at all be cancelled?A limited company having a share capital may not alter that share capital, except in the ways listed in section 617 of the Companies Act 2006 (CA 2006). Shares in a company cannot simply be cancelled without following an