Costs

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1 Feb 2019

Thoroughly modern disclosure

A new pilot scheme intends to bring about a change in attitude to disclosure but its success will require commitment from all concerned, says Francesca Kaye

28 Jan 2019

Costs ABS enters administration

Manchester-based Just Costs Solicitors has gone into administration, according to reports today.

22 Jan 2019

SRA pays Leigh Day £1m

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has agreed to pay Leigh Day £1m to cover the costs associated with the regulator's appeal of its unsuccessful prosecution of the firm.

21 Jan 2019

VAT on insurance defence work set to increase law firms' costs

Insurance law firms undertaking defence work for clients under a delegated-authority agreement could face higher VAT bills and potential disputes with clients, accountants have warned.

20 Jan 2019

MoJ confirms scope of fixed costs pilot

6 Sept 2017

Civil Justice Council proposes fixed costs regime for hearing loss claims

Proposals could bring about a more efficient system but must not restrict work required to allow lawyers to bring a claim, says APIL

29 Aug 2017

Litigant in person ordered to pay more than £80,000 in costs

Hourly rates claimed substantially lower than published guideline rates, says judge

22 Aug 2017

When the norm is unjust

In light of Briggs v CEF Holdings Ltd, Louise Shaw considers when it is unjust to make the usual part 36 order for costs in the event of a late acceptance