Fighting apathy: the data behind costs reforms
With the government intending to extend fixed recoverable costs further, it’s essential litigators engage with current and future reforms, urges Francis Kendall
8 May 2019
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MOJ launches fixed recoverable costs consultation
The Ministry of Justice has launched a consultation on extending fixed recoverable costs (FRC) in civil cases worth up to £100,000.
28 March 2019
Beautiful data: analytics can help us ask ourselves the right questions
Reporting systems only give us poor averages about the likely cost or duration of a case, argues Alan Larkin as he mines client data for more accurate approaches
1 March 2019
Thoroughly modern disclosure
A new pilot scheme intends to bring about a change in attitude to disclosure but its success will require commitment from all concerned, says Francesca Kaye
1 February 2019
Costs ABS enters administration
Manchester-based Just Costs Solicitors has gone into administration, according to reports today.
28 January 2019
SRA pays Leigh Day £1m
The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has agreed to pay Leigh Day £1m to cover the costs associated with the regulator’s appeal of its unsuccessful prosecution of the firm.
22 January 2019
VAT on insurance defence work set to increase law firms’ costs
Insurance law firms undertaking defence work for clients under a delegated-authority agreement could face higher VAT bills and potential disputes with clients, accountants have warned.
21 January 2019
Civil Justice Council proposes fixed costs regime for hearing loss claims
Proposals could bring about a more efficient system but must not restrict work required to allow lawyers to bring a claim, says APIL
6 September 2017
Litigant in person ordered to pay more than £80,000 in costs
Hourly rates claimed substantially lower than published guideline rates, says judge
29 August 2017
When the norm is unjust
In light of Briggs v CEF Holdings Ltd, Louise Shaw considers when it is unjust to make the usual part 36 order for costs in the event of a late acceptance
22 August 2017
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