Costs

Articles

10 Oct 2011

For a fistful of tenners

No matter how small a 'more advantageous' part 36 offer is, judges will now have to regard it as such when considering cost awards, says DJ Godwin

3 Oct 2011

SRA apologises for mySRA 'teething problems'

Regulator to update solicitors later this month

3 Oct 2011

Playing the part

The Court of Appeal has restored some sanity to the issue of part 36 offers in detailed assessment proceedings, says Simon Gibbs

28 Sept 2011

Appeal judges criticise Judge Gilbart's riot sentencing

The Court of Appeal has criticised the approach to the sentencing of rioters taken by Judge Andrew Gilbart, the Recorder of Manchester.

19 Sept 2011

All inclusive

Litigants agreeing on part 36 offers before starting proceedings often include terms about their respective costs pre-litigation – but it's not always that simple, says Francesca Kaye

19 Sept 2011

Outlawed

The government proudly ratcheted its fights against compensation culture and rising insurance costs on 9 September by announcing a ban on referral fees. The majority of the profession approved, it seemed. But will the ban truly address a real issue or is it a spectacular own goal for the profession? We asked five stakeholders for their reactions to the news

12 Sept 2011

Raising the bar

Radical proposals to raise the small claims threshold and introduce compulsory mediation appear to simplify the system and save parties money, but do they hold up to closer scrutiny? Ben Ashworth investigates

12 Sept 2011

Recovery position

Concerns are mounting over the proposal to ban the recoverability of ATE premiums, but it may not be as damaging as its critics say, argues Tim Roberts