Legal Aid

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New government must tackle 'dying' legal aid system

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

Interim costs award to benefit future claimants

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

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

Judges hold key to costs management, say lawyers

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

Shaking up the cost rules

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

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

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

Insurers' fraud stats are not fit for purpose, says claimant lawyer