Feature
23 May 2013
The new provisional assessment scheme for claims for costs of £75,000 or less abandons even
the pretence that justice is being done,
says Simon Gibbs
Feature
10 May 2013
A recent decision shows the importance of strict compliance with service formalities when it comes to accepting or withdrawing Part 36 offers, says Julian Copeman
News
9 May 2013
Treasury paid £6,000 for legal costs directly to client
News
8 May 2013
Single European patent system to be introduced by Intellectual Property Bill
Comment
3 May 2013
A portfolio approach to DBA funding has advantages over the case-by-case model, says Matt Reach
Feature
1 May 2013
Unperturbed by the changes sweeping the PI sector, Amanda Yip QC believes those that adopt a pragmatic approach will continue to thrive
News
1 May 2013
Huge cut in RTA fees comes into force today
Feature
26 April 2013
Simon Gibbs revisits the new detailed assessment process, clears up some confusion and questions whether it will encourage speedy justice
Comment
24 April 2013
Despite clarifying the law on the imposition on non-party costs orders, Flatman v Germany missed a chance to quell compensatory culture says Kevin Shannon
News
19 April 2013
'Insurers will waste no time trying to cut lawyers out of the system'
News
18 April 2013
Other approach could make 'nonsense' of costs management, Coulson J warns
Feature
17 April 2013
The new costs regime is now in place and key stakeholders agree that this is the time for personal injury lawyers to step up to the challenge and make the most of new opportunities in the market
News
10 April 2013
Paying disbursements 'does not incur any potential liability' to costs orders
Feature
28 March 2013
With their new list approach, updated civil procedures rules should help litigators keeping a tighter grip on disclosure costs, but which options will be the most popular, ask Costa Kypre and Mark Chesher
News
25 March 2013
Commentators wrong on impact of Henry costs ruling
News
18 March 2013
A quarter tell survey profitability will drop by 50 per cent after fee cuts and reforms
Feature
8 March 2013
Despite the many challenges litigation lawyers face, it remains their responsibility to embrace the forthcoming Jackson rules and interpret them accurately on behalf of clients, says Michael Buckley
News
1 March 2013
Government decision to drastically reduce recoverable costs was not unlawful