Litigation Funding news – Page 4
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NewsFour in 10 civil legal aid providers intend to quit fragile sector in next five years
People facing eviction, abuse and needing care will suffer most from shrinking provider base, Law Society warns.
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NewsLiP hit with £10,000 costs over ‘disturbing’ emails to trainee solicitor
Judge describes ‘emotional toll’ that husband’s conduct had on wife’s legal team.
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NewsCouncils 'withdrawing funding for practising certificates' to save cash
Lawyers in Local Government says cost-cutting measure puts members at risk of breaching regulatory obligations.
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NewsLosing party in Belsner coughs up £267,750 final costs
Ex-client had tried unsuccessfully to claim back money deducted from her damages.
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NewsIn focus: 24 things for solicitors to look out for in 2024
21st Century Justice, legal aid SOS, in-house scrutiny, law reform and group actions.
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NewsWill-writer firm hit with costs for unsuccessful challenge to charity bequest
Firm not ‘solely responsible for the whole problem’ - but judge finds ‘serious shortcomings’ in the way instructions were taken.
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NewsSolicitor wins costs cap argument in game of ‘stick or twist’
Firm had written demanding payment of basic charges immediately after retainer was terminated.
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NewsLaw firm lender reports £84m annual loss
Novitas ceased lending in 2021 but continues to deal with loans arranged through solicitor firms.
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NewsPlans for court fee rises ‘back of a fag packet’ job
Claimant groups demand transparency about whether fees are paying for court upgrades.
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NewsPartial victory for legal aid firm in prosecution evidence appeal
Firm challenged officer's decision to halve the number of pages of prosecution evidence on which fee was based.
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NewsFirm appoints liquidators weeks after losing court battle
Powys high street firm had been locked in a legal fight with its litigation funder.
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NewsNo widespread systemic failure in legal aid, government tells High Court
Lawyers for Ministry of Justice say 'capacity challenges' in small number of areas are actively being managed.
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News'Degrading and demoralising': High Court hears evidence from criminal legal aid solicitors
Criminal Law Solicitors' Association and London Criminal Courts Solicitors' Association are interested parties in Law Society legal challenge.
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NewsMoJ ‘actively considering’ wider response to PACCAR ruling
Government 'assessing the impact' of Supreme Court's judgment and considering options for non-CAT proceedings, minister reveals.
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NewsSDT halves SRA’s costs bill in solicitor’s withdrawn application
Tribunal judgment describes the SRA’s claim for costs as ‘excessive’ before determining a more ‘proportionate and reasonable’ figure.
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NewsSolicitors will not see £16m for police station work anytime soon, High Court hears
Law Society's lawyers say process for distributing extra cash - initially set aside for training grants, PDS expansion and LGFS reform - could take at least a year.
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NewsLobby group demands regulation of ‘no win, no fee’ term
Report by 'Fair Civil Justice' suggests clients have no idea they may be taking on a costs risk.
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NewsHigh Court showdown over criminal legal aid
Judges hear dispute over government's decision not to raise fees by the minimum 15% recommended by the Bellamy review.
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NewsCosts orders can ‘register condemnation’ of unreasonable parties, says High Court judge
Lawyers must explain clearly to their clients that a failure to negotiate reasonably carries costs risks, judge warns in family case.
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NewsNew guideline hourly rates published
Rates rise as high as £546 an hour after master of the rolls accepted need for an increase.