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'Extremely difficult' to persuade courts to revise costs budgets

Other approach could make 'nonsense' of costs management, Coulson J warns

PI Focus | Contingency fees: don't bother or downright brilliant agreements?

Once deemed unlawful, damages-based agreements have a chequered past. Greg Cox asks whether Jacksons contingency fees stand to change the PI costs culture

PI Focus | Sink or swim

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

'Merely viewing a web page' does not breach copyright, Supreme Court says

Lord Sumption makes court's views clear as Meltwater case referred to Europe

Heroes and legends: Use storytelling to instigate cultural change

Storytelling is a powerful tool for engaging, inspiring and motivating staff and partners, says Jill King

Libel action dies with claimant

'Actio personalis moritur cum persona'

PI Focus | The future for low-value RTA claims

The future may be increasingly insurer-led says Alex Kenny, but if you can deliver what your client wants, there is a future out there

PI Focus | Civil litigation costs reform

Many patients will struggle to afford to litigate after April, says Jock Mackenzie, and firms that cannot compete on price will struggle to survive