News – Page 6
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NewsCourt throws out challenge to 60% damages deduction
High Court dismisses ex-client’s appeal and says costs agreement was binding.
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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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NewsLitigation should not be adversarial - NHS defence chief
NHS Resolution director asks claimant lawyers to help foster a spirit of collaboration.
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NewsDishonest claimant hit for £323,000 costs after being filmed playing golf
Costs were agreed before issue of fundamental dishonesty allegation even went to trial.
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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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NewsLimitation period set to remain in child sexual abuse claims
MoJ rejects inquiry's recommendation that three-year restriction be abolished - but wants to reverse burden of proof.
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NewsLetters roundup: 10 May 2024
Holding insurers to account and the Bar watchdog's performance: your letters to the editor.
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NewsCourt's ultimatum to medical agency: Explain your fees or we'll slash them
Latest case in the dispute over breakdowns of costs ends in victory for the defendant.
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NewsParties driven out of court by block listing backlogs
Litigants give up pursuing their claim to the full because of frustration with courts.
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NewsProfits edge up as NAHL pushes more enquiries to in-house law firm
Listed company behind National Accident Helpline brand is focusing on expanding its integrated practice National Accident Law.
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NewsPI lawyers urge ‘case-by-case’ approach to court documents access
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers responds to consultation on giving non-parties more access to court documents.
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NewsFixed costs in clinical negligence claims set for October
Draft rules yet to be published but officials working towards autumn date.
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NewsDiscount rate not a 'hypothetical maths problem', PI lawyers tell government
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers responds to MoJ's call for evidence on reforms to discount rate.
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NewsLawyer cleared of contempt after ‘boozy’ night led to false PI claim
Legal executive did not knowingly mislead over untrue statement in whiplash claim, High Court rules.
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NewsLying claimant loses out on £600,000
Social media posts by woman who fell from Welsh pier showed a busy social life and little evidence of ongoing disability.
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NewsClaimant lawyers hit for half the costs of a fundamental dishonesty case
Defendant lawyers say costs penalty is a warning against ‘layering’ of RTA claims.