Wed May 08 2019
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 KendallCosts
Fighting apathy: the data behind costs reforms
Thu Mar 28 2019
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.Fri Mar 01 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 approachesFri Feb 01 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 KayeMon Jan 28 2019
Costs ABS enters administration
Manchester-based Just Costs Solicitors has gone into administration, according to reports today.Tue Jan 22 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.Mon Jan 21 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.Sun Jan 20 2019
MoJ confirms scope of fixed costs pilot