Legal Aid

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15 Jul 2016

Liz Truss becomes first female Lord Chancellor

Historic appointment replaces Michael Gove at Ministry of Justice, but can she solve the government's human rights riddle? John van der Luit-Drummond reports

14 Jul 2016

New government must tackle 'dying' legal aid system

Campaigners rue cuts which have left thousands without access to justice, writes Matthew Rogers

8 Jul 2016

Interim costs award to benefit future claimants

Decision sends 'clear message' that interim payments will be interpreted in the claimant's favour

4 Jul 2016

A claimant 'solicitor's perspective 'on fundamental dishonesty

Following the recent appeal in Nesham, defendant insurers will have to think again before making allegations of fundamental dishonesty against claimants, writes Ghazala Bashey

1 Jul 2016

Judges hold key to costs management, say lawyers

Making costs management work is in the interests of the entire legal profession, says ACL chairman

28 Jun 2016

Shaking up the cost rules

Should the 'no order' principle be changed in financial remedy cases, wonders Marilyn Stowe

28 Jun 2016

The practical implications of changes to precedent H

The new form is likely to make the process of agreeing budgets and conducting CCMCs more challenging, warns Steve Davies

15 Jun 2016

Court costs hit London's status as international jurisdiction of choice

Litigators warn that clients are being deterred from bringing claims due to government fee hikes