Litigation Funding news – Page 57
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NewsMoD hit with £80k costs penalty after ignoring disclosure duties
Mr Justice Fraser says department should have voluntarily handed over documents to unsuccessful bidder.
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NewsPre-trial hearing to consider ‘defeat device’ in VW group action case
High Court says early determination could be beneficial to main trial.
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NewsCourt of Appeal discharges injunction banning firm from VW group action
Harcus Sinclair had been in dispute with Your Lawyers regarding the VW emissions litigation.
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NewsCourt backs recoverability of agency fees in PI claims
Judge allows recovery of ‘reasonable and proportionate’ cost of obtaining records.
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News'Pathological litigation': Court plea to rein in epic dispute between warring solicitors
‘Shameful waste of time and money’ has left lawyers’ reputations ‘in tatters’, says judge.
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NewsCourt rejects defendant's bid to exit shorter trials scheme
Defendant estimated that trial would take six days, but judge was confident it can be wrapped up within four.
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NewsRyanair gets court backing to bypass solicitors in delay claims
Firms representing delayed passengers not entitled to lien for costs, rules Court of Appeal.
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NewsLASPO part 2: MoJ content that civil reforms have driven down costs
Review uncovers evidence that some personal injury firms may be overcharging their clients through inflated insurance premiums.
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NewsRegulator to 'sweep' 500 websites to monitor price compliance
Firms told they cannot simply refuse to comply with new fees transparency rules.
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NewsFunder secures £100m to pay disbursements on major injury claims
SpectraLegal says it will 'aggressively expand' its reach in the UK.
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NewsCourt rejects bias claim over 'warm and friendly' link to opposing solicitor
Arbitration chair had worked alongside QC and solicitor acting for one party, but court says this did not lead to bias.
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NewsPrice publication rules 'will drive down costs and quality'
Bellwether report suggests many solicitors see online publication requirements as a risk.
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NewsCriminal bar 'incensed' over £93k salary for CPS posts
Criminal Bar Association chief says members are enduring 'hard slog with none of the benefits'.
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NewsLitigation funder buoyant after acquisition
ME Group says it has completed deal to buy Quanta Capital and expects to announce further moves.
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NewsJob losses as rescued legal costs firm back in administration
Practice had strong links with the PI sector but struggled as its law firm partners collapsed.
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NewsCourt approves £550 hourly rate for Philip Green lawyers
Two trials set to begin next month, with large proportion of costs already incurred.
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NewsNews focus: Making criminal defence pay
The government is reviewing criminal legal aid fees but does it fully grasp the predicament of embattled practitioners? And how does it stop juniors fleeing an impoverished sector for City riches?
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News‘Seize the nettle now on capped costs’, says judge
High Court has restricted an appellant’s costs in a case heading to the Supreme Court.
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NewsBig spending solicitors still failing to meet costs budgets
Survey of specialists finds many clients go over budget - but there are reasons for optimism.
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NewsSRA pays Leigh Day £1m to cover costs of failed appeal
Joint statement marks end to disciplinary proceedings over Iraq claims - but not to the controversy.