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All articles by Rachel Rothwell – Page 8
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NewsFixed costs fury builds as timetable slips back
Costs experts believe implementation of Lord Justice Jackson’s proposals could be set back by up to a year.
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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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NewsCourt examines 'tension' in rules on budgeting costs
Practicalities of detailed assessment of budgeted cases outlined.
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NewsTen-minute rule: Law firm's billing 'unusual', costs judge declares
Ten-minute units ‘uncommon’ in contentious work, with clients unlikely to recover such fees in full.
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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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NewsCourt rules on fixed costs for interim applications
Hope that decision would ‘stem the flow’ of challenges over fixed costs amounts.
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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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NewsNo indemnity costs for late acceptance of offer, court rules
Judgment takes on contentious issue of costs for late acceptance of offers in road traffic accident protocol cases.
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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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NewsCosts: Appeal court backs Merrix stance on budget status
Much-awaited cost ruling in clinical negligence case states that approved budget can be re-opened only with ‘good reason’.
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NewsPressure mounts on third-party funders to reveal identity
US lobby group calls for disclosure after decisions in RBS litigation.
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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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NewsCourt of Appeal backs claimants over post-legal aid CFA
Firm has not applied for a notice of discharge 'burial certificate'.
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NewsChamperty: Irish court deals a blow to third-party funders
Litigation funding remains both a civil and criminal offence, Supreme Court rules.
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New litigation funder targets £100k-plus claims
A new player has entered the litigation funding market with access to capital of up to £10m to invest in small and medium-sized commercial claims, the Gazette can reveal. Invicta Capital Funding, which launched in April, said it will fund claims worth a minimum of £100,000 in damages, and will ...
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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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Relief for claimant solicitors as Supreme Court backs assignment of CFAs
Ruling upholds recoverability of success fees and premiums in agreements made before Jackson reforms.
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OpinionSome hints on fixed costs
Lord Justice Jackson suggests different thresholds may apply for different types of case.