Lexis Nexis
There have been a lot of changes to civil procedure through the pandemic
In changing times, it isn’t always easy to stay informed. Legal practitioners are required to adapt to a new way of working and a rapidly evolving legal system.
Despite the irregular environment, your clients still count on you to be in the know.
 | The approach to discovery has changed. Courts now apply the rules relating to discovery based on three principles: Relevance, Proportionality and Cooperation between parties. Courts no longer accept wide discovery. This includes bundles of irrelevant documents like five years’ worth of correspondence. The courts require narrow discovery. |
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