Opinion – Page 5
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OpinionWill fixed costs transform the takeup of legal expenses insurance?
No magic formula exists to turn before-the-event cover into the main source of funding for civil litigation.
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OpinionA rule that remains an enigma
BNM was a missed opportunity to provide much-needed clarity on proportionate costs.
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OpinionCivil question in need of an answer
As ministers ponder Lord Justice Jackson’s latest report, there are fears big business could neatly sidestep a new fixed costs regime.
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OpinionKeep calm: it's only corporate finance
As portfolio deals become more popular, law firms backed by third-party funders will gain an edge over rivals.
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OpinionRelentless expansion of litigation funding
US funding market is still seen as offering plenty of headroom for growth.
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OpinionDifferent strokes on costs
Lord Justice Jackson is showing welcome signs of flexibility on blanket measures to control costs.
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OpinionBudgeting: do we now have all the answers?
Ruling in Harrison provides some welcome certainty - but only some.
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OpinionMore costs reform? Just what lawyers don't need
Introduction of the new electronic bill of costs is unlikely to run smoothly.
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OpinionA boost for arbitration funding
France has become the latest jurisdiction to approve third-party funding.
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OpinionWhy BTE can never provide all the answers
Legal cover is cheap - but poorer people are often left out.
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OpinionShould hospital receptionists owe a duty to patients?
Court of Appeal grapples with potentially far-reaching issue.
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OpinionSome hints on fixed costs
Lord Justice Jackson suggests different thresholds may apply for different types of case.
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OpinionHow binding is a budget?
A recent ruling on the status of budgets will have serious implications for costs and case management conferences.
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OpinionSpare a thought for the judges
Mail moans about moaning judges. But how can we improve the courts environment?
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OpinionClin neg fixed fees: can the NHSLA change its ways?
Lawyers on both sides must have their say, but the success of fixed fees will rest on whether the litigation authority can break the habit.
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OpinionBig questions on fixed costs for civil litigators
Lawyers must accept the fixed fees concept and focus their energy on assisting the costs review – it could help them stay in business.
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OpinionThe cash is flowing into litigation
Funding industry's overall direction of travel is clear.
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OpinionWill patients know when they need a lawyer?
The NHS Litigation Authority’s mediation service will work best when claimants are legally represented.
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OpinionAppeal court has listened to claimants on fixed costs
As claimant lawyers face long-feared PI reforms, two judgments come as positive news.