All articles by Rachel Rothwell – Page 8
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NewsDisclosure reforms will 'change the culture' - Gloster
Ed Crosse Far-reaching reforms being piloted next year will bring about a much needed ‘change in culture’ in relation to disclosure, Dame Elizabeth Gloster told the Law Society’s commercial litigation conference yesterday. Gloster, who chaired the working group responsible for the changes, said the current rules made ...
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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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NewsOpen justice under threat for economic crime, warns damning report
Open justice is under threat in economic crime due to the way court lists operate, the difficulty of obtaining court documents and the number of hearings now being conducted in private, an anti-corruption non-government organisation (NGO) warns today. A report by Corruption Watch says the lack of transparency in the ...
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NewsProgress stalls on solicitor judges, latest diversity stats show
Judicial diversity figures released today show a fall in the number of court judges with a solicitor background.
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Profits soar at Addleshaws
International firm Addleshaw Goddard has today posted record results, with global revenue up 23% on last year to £242m. Profit rose 36% to £87m, while the firm maintains strong cash reserves of £34m despite significant investment in staff and infrastructure. Both revenue and profit have grown year on year for ...
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Funder Augusta raises £150m from single investor
Litigation funder Augusta has raised £150m from a single investor to add to its litigation warchest, it revealed today. It is understood that the cash has come from a blue chip investor. Augusta set up in 2014 and has so far committed £98m in funding for 162 cases. Until now, ...
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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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FeatureOut of the shadows
A glut of celebrity cases has demolished the myth that child abusers are all dirty old men in raincoats. But now the scale of the problem has been laid bare, reports Rachel Rothwell, the justice system is struggling to adapt.
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FeatureMoney machine
With cash pouring into third-party funding, law firms are well-placed to enter the market and provide capital at lower rates. But they need to take heed of the risks.
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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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FeatureSpace odyssey
Despite Brexit the commercial property market is holding up well. But new regulations could deter investors.
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NewsRTA reforms open door to 'have a go' claimants
A leading solicitor says the government's PI small claims reforms could result in increased claims from people with a 'have a go' mentality.
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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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NewsJackson laments lack of proportionality guidance
Lord Justice Jackson spoke to the Gazette last week about the proportionality rule.
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NewsNews focus: High priest of reform Jackson bows out
A decade on from accepting the ‘poisoned chalice’ of civil litigation costs, and with retirement looming, Lord Justice Jackson evaluates his successes and failures.
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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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News‘No choice but to engage’ over disclosure
The group working on a complete overhaul of the rules on disclosure for the Business and Property Courts is calling for feedback from lawyers and clients.