Litigation Funding news – Page 14
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NewsCoA: Claimant limited to fixed costs even where Part 36 accepted late
Long-awaited costs judgment in Hislop v Perde finds in favour of defendant.
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Holiday slip and trip claims avoid the fixed costs net
Government warns it will not hesitate to extend fixed fees if other claims go up suddenly.
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CoA refuses costs 'carte blanche' to cases with multiple defendants
Judge also makes important ruling on recoverability of damages secured through Tomlin order.
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City firm slammed for ‘shameful’ berating of dead oligarch’s family
Aeroflot case has been discontined but Pinsent Mason’s behaviour called into question.
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Call for 'urgent legal reform' as clin neg damages soar 50%
Clinical negligence litigation has fallen to its lowest level ever - but damages payments rocketed by £549m last year.
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Appeal against trimmed hourly rates in clin neg case fails
Claimant had appealed the decision of Master Nagalingam that their costs for fighting £20m case were too high.
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Costs judge applies 'wider criteria' in proportionality dispute
Student’s costs are preserved after court rules it would be wrong for her to pay.
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Funder Augusta raises £150m from single investor
Litigation funder Augusta has raised £150m from a single investor to add to its litigation warchest, it revealed today. It is understood that the cash has come from a blue chip investor. Augusta set up in 2014 and has so far committed £98m in funding for 162 cases. ...
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Court finds abuse of process did not affect limitation period
Guidance from Court of Appeal now required, says Mr Justice Andrews.
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Regime for challenging legal bills may need reform – judge
‘Byzantine’ Solicitors Act fails to give clarity to clients of law firms on precisely how and when they can query what they are charged.
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We got it wrong: MoJ admits overcharging for court fees
Embarrassing admission following Gazette investigation into fee-charging policy.
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Jackson gives LASPO thumbs up as MoJ begins costs review
Justice officials to look at all aspects of the 2013 costs reforms.
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Appeal rules solicitor should be penalised over inflated costs bill
Hickinbottom LJ says lawyers 'remain ultimately responsible for the acts and omission’ of those delegated parts of litigation.
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Court of Appeal limits discretion in departing from Part 36 convention
Judge had sanctioned claimant for misleading defendant about effects of her injury.
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'Cab-rank' coroner hit with £68,000 interim costs order
Mary Hassell’s policy was declared unlawful earlier this year.
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Court rules CFA scope not limited to named defendant
Judge says agreement should be put in context and was consistent with being ‘descriptive rather than presciptive’.
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Costs master denies another client's demand to see claim files
Latest disclosure request in costs challenge turned down - but judge says issue will be discussed further at appeal.
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SRA expands price publication plans to new practice areas
Firms will have to post prices for employment tribunal, immigration, motoring and probate work as well as small business services.
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MoJ to refund court fees after overcharging
Change of policy followed the threat of judicial review from solicitor whose client paid £103 too much.
