All Costs, fees and funding articles – Page 95
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NewsTribunal costs boost for in-house lawyers
In-house lawyers working on employment tribunal claims may need to adopt time-recording practices similar to those in private firms following an appeal ruling.
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Opinion
Judges’ double standards
Strict rules on compliance imposed upon solicitors and counsel do not seem to apply when it comes to judges reading court documents.
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NewsInsurer to bear costs of mirror wills mix-up
Supreme Court finds it would be unfair to settle parties’ costs from the estate as claimant would suffer a loss.
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OpinionConsiderations on GHRs
A look at other jurisdictions tells us that we must take a granular and nuanced approach to pricing legal work.
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News
Late bill danger
Law firms wait an average of three months for their bills to be settled – more than twice as long as businesses in other sectors, a survey of LLP accounts has revealed. The analysis of 321 firms, by finance company LDF, found an average delay of 94 days. The ...
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NewsLSB caution on growth of paid McKenzie friends
Paid legal advisers should be recognised as a ‘legitimate feature’ of the legal services market, says LSB chairman.
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OpinionDose of realism needed on hourly rates
The arguments about hourly rates must be speedily resolved, with realism applied by both paying and receiving parties.
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FeatureWhy mid-tier firms must take the long view on costs
How making business changes with client interests at the forefront can deliver long-term gains.
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OpinionCommercial lawyers: new target for claims
Commercial lawyers who failed to give proper advice on funding and ATE are likely to be the next target for claims.
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ProfileNoise nuisance claim costs soar
Richard Buxton acted for residents of a private house in a claim against the owners of a speedway and motor racing stadium.
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Opinion
Guideline rates not a straitjacket
Lord Dyson’s decision on guideline hourly rates should be applauded.
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NewsThird-party funder Burford gets asset boost
US-based Burford Capital assets top half a billion dollars following $150m bond issue on the London Stock Exchange.
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OpinionWhy guideline rates reform was doomed
Lord Dyson shows zero tolerance for far-reaching reform based on poor evidence gathered with insufficient funding.
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NewsReform of guideline hourly rates in shreds
Master of the rolls rejects key recommendations made by a Civil Justice Council committee
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Costs & Fees Encyclopaedia (2014-2015 edition)
A useful collection of materials, sorted by subject, but without commentary or explanation.
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NewsOne-third of litigators are not Mitchell-proof
Research finds just 31% have re-analysed internal systems to ensure compliance with rules, practice directions and court orders since November.
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NewsSupreme Court expresses ‘grave concern’ over £640,000 costs
The pre-Jackson costs regime may breach article 6 of the European Convention on Human Rights, the Supreme Court says in a private nuisance case.
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NewsMoJ confirms fee rises for part-time judges
Deputy or retired High Court judges’ daily fees will rise nearly 5%, from £801 to £839.
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FeatureMitchell: may we relieve ourselves now?
The Court of Appeal’s updated guidance on non-compliance seeks to restore sanity. But only time will tell if it does.