All Costs, fees and funding articles – Page 77
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News
Debt-recovery agency granted ABS status
Nottingham firm says litigation becoming a popular tool in creditors’ armoury.
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Third-party disclosure could cause JRs to collapse – Society
Ministry of Justice proposing to provide courts with financial information of contributors to cases to help decide cost awards.
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Court fee hikes will tip justice balance towards rich – bar
‘Unfair advantage’ for wealthy would go against ‘every principle of justice’, says Bar Council.
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Lord Falconer remains on shadow frontbench
New Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn appoints Lord Falconer of Thoroton shadow justice secretary.
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Opinion
Will budgeting changes make any difference?
Reform of the budgeting rules is on the way, but not a full-scale remodelling.
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Insurer calls for whiplash ‘sliding scale’ of costs
Ageas chief executive says claimants should be given a disincentive to claim near the end of the three-year limit.
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British bill of rights plan to be unveiled ‘this autumn’
Justice minister says proposals to replace Human Rights Act will be subject to ‘full consultation’.
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Review backs urgent reform of DBA regulations
Civil Justice Council sets out 45 recommendations to bring damages-based agreements into the mainstream.
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Divorce party hit for £334k costs after ‘blatant dishonesty’
Family court judge says costs award should deter others from similar conduct.
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Ministers fixating on claimant costs, say PI lawyers
Claimants go on the attack as the debate over fixed fees for clinical negligence continues.
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Opinion
Costs and clinical negligence
Catherine Dixon, chief executive of the Law Society, considers the Department of Health’s proposal to fix costs in clinical negligence.
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Opinion
Court fees discouraging settlement
Defendants testing claimants’ resolve in lower value claims.
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Government ponders £250k fixed fee limit for clin neg
Consultation to start in November and fixed fees could be in place by October 2016.
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Costs budgeting rules to be lifted for child claims
Civil procedure rules to be amended after recommendations from judges.
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Hearing loss CMC first to be hit by cold-calling penalty
Claims management regulator fines Derby-based firm £220,000 under new powers to crack down on nuisance calls.
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Opinion
Innovation in legal services – crowdfunding
Crowdfunding platforms are helping to bridge the gap in public interest law.
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News
'Grossly excessive' costs budget slashed by £400k
Judge says case was ‘exceptional’ and required claims forms to be analysed with a ‘fine-tooth comb’ .
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‘Draconian’ sanctions based on Mitchell are overturned
Court of Appeal has overturned a decision to impose heavy sanctions on a law firm for missing cost deadlines.
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Opinion
Courting unpopularity
The government must not be too dismissive in its responses to consultations.