Litigation Funding news – Page 71
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NewsInsurers bound by protocol to pay solicitors costs, Supreme Court hears
Law Society intervenes in crucial case to argue that principle of equitable intervention can apply.
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NewsInsurer 'deliberately deceived' solicitors over third party capture, Supreme Court hears
Conduct described as ‘astonishing’ by one of the creators of the pre-action protocol for resolving claims.
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NewsGovernment to look at clin neg damages as part of costs review
Minister sets deadline for responding to National Audit Office call for claims costs to be addressed.
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NewsCourt rules client can see files in latest costs challenge
Judgment comes after firm charged £250 an hour for work on a claim where liability was not disputed.
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NewsNoel Edmonds secures 'seven-figure' funding for HBOS claim
Litigation can begin after presenter announces deal which includes ATE insurance.
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Court of Appeal rejects challenge over former LLP member's 'whistleblower' claim
Lord Justice Singh dismisses Wilsons Solicitors LLP's attempt to block claim and orders firm to pay £15,000 costs.
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NewsChallenges over costs ‘not going to go away’
Claimant lawyers warned not to expect any let-up in litigation from former clients demanding to know why their damages have been reduced.
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NewsJust 6% go for cheapest solicitor - SRA conveyancing research
‘Biggest-ever’ study finds that nearly three-quarters of consumers choose their conveyancer on the basis of a recommendation.
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NewsFirm to bypass brokers in search for litigation funding
Debenhams Ottaway will invite funders to compete for places on its panel.
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News'Only solicitors can determine what is a bill' - High Court throws out challenge
Former client retained specialist practice JG Solicitors to contest deductions from her £2,100 RTA damages.
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NewsHigh Court provides guidance on fundamental dishonesty
Lawyers welcome binding decision, which enables paying parties to take on those who bring dishonest claims.
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DBA to CFA: court backs firm's switch weeks before settlement
High Court decision is worth potentially an extra £273,000 to law firm.
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NewsLeO urged to tackle chancers trying to negotiate lower fees
Law Society also asks for the restoration of the 'two free cases’ rule for firms under investigation.
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NewsVW case edging closer as claimants battle it out for lead spot
Three day hearing set for March in 55,000-claimant group action case over emissions test scandal.
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NewsLitigation funder nears £1bn commitment to new investments
Company says figures reflect 'robust' legal finance market.
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NewsFirm denies ‘fishing’ for work over client bills
Lawyers who make it their business to sue law firms over deductions from clients’ damages have insisted they are acting legitimately amid growing controversy over the practice.
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NewsConsultants clean up on courts upgrade
The government has been accused of jumping the gun by spending millions of pounds on IT projects and management consultancy ahead of parliamentary approval.
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NewsFew prosecutions in wake of referral fee ban
Bodies policing the referral fee ban have made only a small number of prosecutions in almost five years, new figures have revealed.
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NewsHow lit funders fought rail giant
Litigation funding is nothing new. At one time it was known as maintenance and champerty, and was a felony designed to stop robber barons hijacking litigation for their own ends. But 130 years ago the public rallied to help fight the barons in the form of the railway – and ...