Wed May 08 2019Fighting apathy: the data behind costs reformsWith the government intending to extend fixed recoverable costs further, it's essential litigators engage with current and future reforms, urges Francis Kendall
Thu Mar 28 2019MOJ launches fixed recoverable costs consultationThe Ministry of Justice has launched a consultation on extending fixed recoverable costs (FRC) in civil cases worth up to £100,000.
Fri Mar 01 2019Beautiful data: analytics can help us ask ourselves the right questionsReporting 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
Fri Feb 01 2019Thoroughly modern disclosureA 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
Mon Jan 28 2019Costs ABS enters administrationManchester-based Just Costs Solicitors has gone into administration, according to reports today.
Tue Jan 22 2019SRA pays Leigh Day £1mThe 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.
Mon Jan 21 2019VAT on insurance defence work set to increase law firms' costsInsurance 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.