10 Feb 2015Cutting costs and cutting cornersThe government's hike to court fees is a further barrier to justice, say Seamus Smyth and Jonathan Fozard
14 Apr 2014Post-Jackson: satellite litigation and turmoil aheadSomething beats nothing, so make reasonable assumptions, be generous and submit your budgets on time, says Seamus Smyth
11 Jul 2013Why is Jackson sitting in judgment on his own reformsSeamus Smyth considers Lord Dyson's recent announcement of the nominated five judge panel of the Court of Appeal to hear costs appeals
18 Jan 2013Civil procedure rules for interlocutory appealsUnless there is a change to the way that interlocutory costs are dealt with, ?Seamus Smyth foresees a return to pre-CPR summary assessment
24 Jan 2011Are you being servedSeamus Smyth explains the best steps to take to avoid accepting e-service
7 Sept 2010Against the clockAnecdotal evidence suggests solicitors are waiting longer before instructing counsel. But why, and what are the implications for clients, case workers and the courts? Seamus Smyth investigates
16 Aug 2010Information overloadA recent case on Data Protection Act requests sheds some light on solicitors' duties, but further clarification is needed, says Seamus Smyth