Damages-based agreements: Proposals for reform
Maura McIntosh explains the proposals to amend the rules relating to damages-based agreements (DBAs), looking at the key issues with the 2013 regulations and how changes might encourage more practitioners to use DBAs.
Missed PPI claims: the next big trend in civil litigation?
After the cut-off date for payment protection insurance (PPI) claims on 29 August 2019, solicitors who failed to advise clients of their opportunity to claim may face claims themselves. Professional negligence defender Jane Williams looks at what this means for civil litigation practitioners.
What’s the deal with DBA insurance?
Insurance is an increasingly popular option to mitigate the financial risk of a damages-based agreement (DBA). Verity Jackson Grant explains how it works and the potential benefits for your firm.
A close eye on costs estimates and quotations
Kerry Underwood explains the solicitor’s obligations relating to costs estimates and quotations, and recaps some cases when the solicitor either failed to provide an estimate, or provided an inadequate one.
Reforming fixed recoverable costs
As the government consultation on extending fixed recoverable costs in civil cases in England and Wales comes to a close, Sir Rupert Jackson considers the benefits and drawbacks of the costs regime in Germany.
Funding litigation for intellectual property disputes
A close eye on costs updates
How to get your retainer right
Don't be afraid of the new bill of costs
Why you shouldn't overlook pro bono costs in civil litigation
Kerry Underwood's third party funding update
BTE insurance: Absolute right to own solicitor at all times
The new Bill of Costs - you're probably going to like it, actually
Third party funding: a solicitor's perspective
Hourly rates in retainers: Kerry Underwood on Vilvarajah
Kerry Underwood on Jackson and fixed costs
Online court: our feedback so far
Book review: Kerry Underwood on Personal Injury Small Claims Portals
Bad news for third party funders: has the tide turned?
Damages-based agreements – friend or foe?
E-filing mandatory in Senior Courts Costs Office matters from January 2020
From 20 January 2020, legally represented parties must use the government’s e-filing service to start and/or continue Senior Courts Costs Office matters.
Court reform jigsaw too chaotic to set recoverable costs now
Fixed costs: MoJ admits plans could hurt small law firms
Share your views on fixed recoverable costs
Fixed recoverable costs pilot launches January 2019
Webinar: Pro bono cost orders explained (OnDemand)
Switching from legal aid to a CFA
MoJ to increase small claims limit for motoring claims in April 2019 - read our response
Case commentary: Bailey v GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd [2017] EWHC 3195 (QB)
Implementation of electronic bill of costs delayed until 2018
Good news for claimants: court rejects repayment of £400 fixed costs
What you really need to know about Merrix
Jackson fixed recoverable costs review seminar: reminder
Experience and innovation: dispute resolution funding in 2017
MoJ will press on with £5k small claims limit
Jackson to lead government review of fixed recoverable costs
