All Litigation articles – Page 3
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NewsTake Post Office compensation scheme away from lawyers, say experts
Adversarial system is preventing swift and efficient resolution to victims’ claims.
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NewsJudge allows fees claim despite 'retrospectively created' client care letter
Partner in London firm denied preparing client care letters after the event.
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NewsSerial court loser to pay opponents’ £30,000 costs
Ten years of court proceedings have followed a dispute at a Birmingham tennis club.
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NewsCouncil under fire for ‘zealous’ pursuit of LiP houseboat-owner
Richmond council found by judge to have been ‘neglectful of its duties’ to unrepresented opponent.
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NewsSolicitor who 'warehoused' claim loses fees counterclaim
Costs master says practitioner had 'decided to let sleeping dogs lie'.
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OpinionLetters roundup: 29 July
The cost of qualification and dealing with claimants who string out litigation: your letters to the editor.
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OpinionLetters roundup: 19 July 2024
Lugano uncertainty, resolving retainers and a positive probate experience: your letters to the editor.
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OpinionLetters roundup: 12 July 2024
Ending court management of litigation and the wild west tribunal: your letters to the editor.
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ProfileMy legal life: Jas Thiara, Alsters Kelley Solicitors
Senior associate solicitor, and head of the criminal litigation and motoring offences department.
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NewsFirm’s libel claim over Trustpilot reviews rejected by High Court
Lawyers said negative online review had deprived them of a lucrative contract.
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NewsCourt orders costs budget in £10m injured child claim
Master expresses 'real apprehension' about the way that costs have escalated in RTA case.
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NewsWinning defendants lose 25% of costs after spurning ADR
Judge finds that successful parties were unreasonable in declining to engage in alternative dispute resolution.
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NewsNo default costs penalty for failed fundamental dishonesty plea, rules CoA
Court says trial judge was entitled to rule out indemnity costs despite ‘baffling’ allegation.
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News'Get-rich-quick' claims dismissed as hopeless and abusive
Master says near-identical financial claims gave the appearance of deceit and contempt of court.
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NewsFirm hire: Property litigation partner returns to Trowers & Hamlins
Dan Banks rejoins the firm in Manchester.
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News'Weekends ruined': Ditch Friday deadlines and reduce stress all round, say litigators
Wellbeing champions say lawyers should think more progressively about when to require service.
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NewsCourt shows mercy on application three minutes before deadline
Lawyers for company in administration wanted a last-ditch extension to an unless order.
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ProfileLawyer in the news: Sheroze Nadeem, Forbes Solicitors
Associate in the commercial litigation team, central Lancashire.