Opinion – Page 5
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OpinionLitigators must tread carefully on shifting sands
Civil litigators will need to be resourceful as developments in 2019 herald fresh uncertainty.
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OpinionHeavy-hitters take AIM at litigation
Litigation funders target London market as cash piles up for investment in disputes.
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OpinionNHS must be helped to learn from its mistakes
Health professionals need more resources to cut the number of errors that result in negligence claims.
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OpinionPicking over the proportionality rule
The case of Reynolds v One Stop Stores Ltd has added flesh to the bare bones of the proportionality rule, but there is still a long way to go.
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OpinionLitigation funders, out and proud
Vannin’s stock market float is further evidence of a booming third-party funding sector.
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OpinionDishonesty and nuisance value
How should the rules relating to ‘fundamental dishonesty’ operate?
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OpinionIn with the in crowd
Crowdfunding may be ‘a la mode’, yet in one important respect this burgeoning phenomenon appears rather old-hat.
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OpinionJackson skittles MoJ on damages deals
Costs reform architect eloquently demolishes government arguments for ‘caution’ on damages-based agreements.
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OpinionBlurring the lines
For law firms, funding claims is not for dabblers. But the profits could be vast
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OpinionWorking 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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OpinionDamage limitation
The 100% success fee model is still popular for low-value PI work – but judges need to be convinced.
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OpinionMaking up the hours
An electronic costs bill is long overdue but reform does not have to mean chaos.
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OpinionJackson’s outstanding legacy
Lord Justice Jackson has made a valuable contribution to changing the litigation costs landscape – and it will continue beyond retirement.
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OpinionAiming 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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OpinionDoes Arkin cap no longer fit?
Bailey could spell the end of a bountiful benefit enjoyed by funders since 2005.
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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.