Litigation Funding news – Page 22
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NewsHigh court rejects costs setoff in QOCS claim
Master Stevens ordered the settlement sum to be paid to the claimant without any deduction.
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NewsDefunct firm to pay wasted costs over fictitious claim
Defendant solicitor says Asons Solicitors case ‘casts a stain’ over personal injury industry.
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NewsGCs 'not reaping benefits of legal market liberalisation'
Report suggests legal teams are paying too much by sticking with traditional law firms.
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NewsBelsner won’t end claims deduction disputes, costs lawyers predict
Court of Appeal ruling has advanced calls for reform of the Solicitors Act, according to new survey.
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NewsCornwall consultation reveals duty solicitor crisis
Only two out of the 10 duty solicitors on police station rota for January are under the age of 50.
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NewsSettlement day before trial 'moderately unreasonable', court rules
Judge rejects defendant’s suggestions that vast chunks of costs should be denied.
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NewsPost Office victims to be compensated but cap put on legal costs
Government says it will allow 'reasonable' costs for the 555 postmasters ineligible for existing scheme.
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NewsRefusal to increase prison law fees 'shortsighted'
Association of Prison Lawyers says sustainable supply essential to success of reforms designed to protect crime victims.
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NewsListed firm owner warns of £4m hit after litigation funder losses
Shares in Rosenblatt Group plunge after chief executive says she is 'very disappointed' with subsidiary's position.
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NewsDivorce action funder failed to carry out checks before lending £232k
Ombudsman finds that Novitas, which charged 18% interest on loan secured against borrower's house, acted unfairly.
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News'Fatal blow': Raab sounds death knell for criminal defence
Ministry of Justice's final response to Bellamy review confirms real-terms pay cut and heralds 'chaos' for criminal justice, Law Society says.
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NewsLaw schools 'not immune from student class action'
Nearly 3,000 law students have joined 'no win, no fee' group claim against several universities over Covid and strike disruption.
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NewsD-day for criminal legal aid as Raab prepares to unveil review response
Defence solicitors will find out today if the government has done enough to save their sector.
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NewsStrike could resume, criminal bar warns
Representative body responds to Dominic Raab's criticism of action that led to previous lord chancellor agreeing £54m deal.
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NewsMore cash for solicitors? Not the right thing to do - Raab
Lord chancellor says unsustainable pay increases for legal aid practitioners will prolong inflation.
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NewsFixed costs extension delayed to October 2023
Justice minister says the legal sector needs more time to adjust.
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News'Crunch time': Society tells Hunt to protect justice spending
Law Society highlights importance of legal aid for those hit by cost of living crisis ahead of autumn statement.
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NewsConveyancing regulator freezes practising fees
Chief executive says regulator's job is to fully understand the pressures firms face.
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NewsBar Council makes 'special pleading' ahead of autumn statement
Mark Fenhalls KC says reversal of improved funding over last two years will cause irrevocable damage.
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NewsLegal aid: Firm paid £1,387 less than psychologist it instructed
House of Commons justice select committee hears directly from frontline solicitor on remuneration issues.