CPR 41st Update

CPR Update Feature
The 41st Update has ben issued:
http://www.dca.gov.uk/civil/procrules_fin/index.htm
This update of the Civil Procedure Rules, published in March
(print) and April (web) includes a number of amendments to many
aspects of the CPR. These include;
o A revised Part 20 [Counterclaims etc];
o Significant amendments to the Costs Practice Direction
consequential on recent regulatory changes;
o Substantial amendments to appeals provisions;
o Significant amendments to the Civil Recovery Practice Direction;
o Amendments to most Pre-Action Protocols to encourage parties to
engage in Alternative Dispute Resolution procedures

A full list of these changes, along with information on coming
into force dates, can be found in the Notes to Accompany