Costs

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How fixed fees are killing costs firms

Matthew Kain assesses the changes the costs industry has undergone and what this has meant for the profession as a whole

Costs issues in 2015

Claimants and litigators struggling with increased court fees and a faltering civil justice system are unlikely to get any relief in 2016, writes Sue Nash

Overhaul of clin neg fees wouldn't be so bad

By this time next year it's expected that a fixed fees system will be in place for clinical negligence claims in England and Wales. Prior to the impending consultation process, lobby groups are already setting out the case for the defence. 

Limitation of £5,000 PI claims 'totally unacceptable', says Law Society

Government proposals 'completely undermine the right of ordinary citizens to receive full and proper compensation'

Letters to the editor

General damages for mesothelioma

Proportionality rule is a tough pill to swallow

Following recent case law, costs lawyers are in limbo, not knowing if they will get paid for what they are doing, writes Francis Kendall

Costs lawyers' warnings over US experience of J-codes

Experts urge firms to seek advice ahead of embracing 'controversial' costs system

Re-examining demands made by insurance companies

Robert Widner gives a US-based perspective on a trial that attracted widespread media attention and the ire of social media users