All Litigation articles – Page 47
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FeatureCounting the costs of Mitchell
We consider whether the Mitchell costs decision is so draconian that it will drive practitioners out of civil litigation.
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OpinionRelief from sanctions – more tough action
A fresh judgment from the Court of Appeal shows the strength of its appetite to enforce compliance.
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NewsHigh Court bucks Mitchell trend
Relief from sanctions granted after claimants went on holiday and could not sign documents.
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NewsLSB extends practice rights for legal executives
CILEx members to be able to practise independently in litigation and immigration.
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NewsCode for litigation funding ‘toothless’, says critic
Calls for tighter rules on an industry now worth £1bn worldwide.
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OpinionLife after Mitchell
Where does the landmark costs judgment leave the profession? asks Rachel Rothwell.
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OpinionMitchell ruling is not quite zero tolerance
Judgment will be held up as harsh, but the small print suggests zero tolerance is not yet on agenda.
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NewsExperts: ‘wriggle room’ gone after Mitchell ruling
Lawyers also express fear of unintended consequences following today’s landmark ruling.
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NewsCourt of Appeal upholds Mitchell costs rule
New hardline approach set out by appeal judges as post-Jackson rules get clarity.
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NewsHealth secretary promise on cancer treatment ‘innovators’
Jeremy Hunt acts in response to bill brought by Conservative peer Lord Saatchi.
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NewsJudge's fury at ‘eye-watering’ Young divorce case costs
Ex-wife awarded half of husband’s assets but judge is critical of time and costs spent during case.
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FeatureVariation of budgets – part 1
Christopher Lethem considers an important aspect of the post-Jackson regime.
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OpinionHow Jackson is affecting litigation so far
Lawyers say they have seen a ‘spike’ in settlements recently – most likely due to costs budgeting.
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NewsSetback for banks in swaps case
Court of Appeal panel deals blow to Barclays in a unanimous judgment.
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OpinionThe problem with QOCS in defamation and privacy claims
Government proposals will not fulfil the aim of enabling the ‘small man to take on the big defendant’.
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FeatureOffshore: reasons to be cheerful
Offshore financial centres have suffered a reputational bruising and tougher regulation in the aftermath of the 2008 crash. But many law firms have found ways to survive and thrive.
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NewsLook outside London to litigate, lord chief justice says
Using lawyers in the regions can reduce costs and increase access to justice, Lord Thomas says in his first speech.
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News‘Legal creep’ threatens to paralyse military, says thinktank
Policy Exchange report expresses fear over increased litigation against Ministry of Defence.