All Costs, fees and funding articles – Page 16
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NewsFirm avoids wasted costs order over dishonest PI claim
Judge says solicitors cannot be expected to trawl claimants’ social media accounts.
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NewsCivil legal aid: raise fees by 20% to 'stabilise vital public service'
Deputy managing partner says his firm would be able to take on a greater volume of legal aid cases.
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NewsCriminal legal aid procurement timetable 'unfair and irrational'
London practitioner group says firms lack necessary information to decide whether or not to bid for new 10-year crime contracts.
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NewsOmbudsman report fuels call for Windrush Compensation Scheme reform
Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman secured £432,592 for people wrongly denied compensation.
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NewsHousing legal aid reforms could save NHS £15m a year
Independent analysis commissioned by Chancery Lane highlights wider benefits of civil legal aid investment.
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NewsMP quoted £100,000 for Letby court transcript
House of Commons debate reveals concern over costs as MP says parliamentarians should have free access to transcripts.
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NewsTalks ongoing about guideline hourly rates for counsel
Lord Justice Birss says there needs to be a better way to assess counsel fees.
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NewsLAA asks firms to bid for 10-year criminal legal aid contracts
Law Society surprised to see procurement process begin in absence of crucial information on fees.
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NewsHourly rate for a receptionist a cost too far
There was plenty of judicial ire in Canada this week as a Toronto firm tried to recover fees from a former client.
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NewsLong read: Judges tire of gameplaying tactics in costs disputes
In two rulings, claimants’ overstated costs budgets and the inability to settle issues without a hearing have attracted judicial ire. Experts are warning that parties are not immune from sanctions.
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OpinionAre we seeing a court clampdown on unrealistic costs budgets?
Judicial approach of giving leeway on costs is likely to remain, despite recent rulings.
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NewsPro bono scheme drafts in costs lawyers
Lawyers can request help from costs specialist to apply for costs order in cases where client is being represented pro bono.
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NewsAnother claimant penalised for ‘unrealistic’ costs budget
Judge says claimant did not take opportunity for 'discussion and negotiation'.
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NewsCriminal legal aid advisory board recommendations 'due shortly'
Judge-led board will advise lord chancellor on operation and structure of existing and future schemes.
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NewsBucking the trend: Yorkshire firm enters legal aid sector
Owner says firm can address advice desert without risking long-term financial health.
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NewsSerial court loser to pay opponents’ £30,000 costs
Ten years of court proceedings have followed a dispute at a Birmingham tennis club.
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NewsCourt hits claimant who pitched up with 'unrealistic' budget
Master Thornett says lawyers must be prepared to account for the figures they claim for.
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OpinionWhy all commercial cases should be budgeted
The current inflation-immune £10m limit is illogical.
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NewsJudge throws out ex-Liverpool star's £120k costs challenge
His Honour Judge Cadwallader dismisses former Ireland international's appeal over costs order.
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News‘High octane’ approach to claim against international firm is criticised in ruling
Newly appointed lawyers accused CMS partner of ‘hustling’ their clients.