All articles by Rachel Rothwell – Page 9
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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.
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NewsRadical new disclosure regime to 'spell out' lawyers' duties
New rules for Business and Property Courts will require parties to complete review document.
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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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News'Tremendous victory' for PI claimants over transferred claim
Court of Appeal rules that success fee is recoverable under pre-Jackson reforms rules.
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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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FeatureCivil litigation: a future in dispute
As competitor jurisdictions look to exploit Brexit and costs are squeezed further, lawyers at the Gazette’s latest roundtable reflect on the seemingly permanent revolution in civil litigation work.
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FeatureElectric reams
Litigators remain reluctant to move away from standard disclosure, despite Jackson LJ’s best efforts. Could technology be a panacea in the battle to control 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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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.