Opinion – Page 4
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Litigation funders, out and proud
Vannin’s stock market float is further evidence of a booming third-party funding sector.
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Dishonesty and nuisance value
How should the rules relating to ‘fundamental dishonesty’ operate?
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Jackson skittles MoJ on damages deals
Costs reform architect eloquently demolishes government arguments for ‘caution’ on damages-based agreements.
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Blurring the lines
For law firms, funding claims is not for dabblers. But the profits could be vast
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Working on a budget
Ask any litigator what is their least favourite aspect of the Jackson reforms and the chances are they will say budgeting.
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Damage limitation
The 100% success fee model is still popular for low-value PI work – but judges need to be convinced.
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Making up the hours
An electronic costs bill is long overdue but reform does not have to mean chaos.
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Aiming at the wrong target
Instead of seeking to deny redress to victims of NHS blunders, politicians ought to focus on how medics can be helped to make fewer mistakes
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Does Arkin cap no longer fit?
Bailey could spell the end of a bountiful benefit enjoyed by funders since 2005.
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Will 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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A rule that remains an enigma
BNM was a missed opportunity to provide much-needed clarity on proportionate costs.
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Civil 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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Keep 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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Relentless expansion of litigation funding
US funding market is still seen as offering plenty of headroom for growth.
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Different strokes on costs
Lord Justice Jackson is showing welcome signs of flexibility on blanket measures to control costs.
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Budgeting: do we now have all the answers?
Ruling in Harrison provides some welcome certainty - but only some.
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More 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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A boost for arbitration funding
France has become the latest jurisdiction to approve third-party funding.
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Why BTE can never provide all the answers
Legal cover is cheap - but poorer people are often left out.