Latest features and comment – Page 11
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How the costs landscape has changed over the summer
Following on from his session at the spring conference, Colin Campbell provides an update on the latest key developments in the world of costs, including a new form bill of costs
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Good news for third party funders? CJC recommends major changes to DBAs
The Civil Justice Council has published its recommendations to make DBAs more popular. Rosie Ioannou from third party litigation funders Vannin Capital discusses the main points of interest from the working party report - what next for hybrid agreements?
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Civil Litigation Section committee interview: 2015 so far
We speak to three members of the Civil Litigation Section committee about their experiences of 2015 so far, and what members should look out for in the remainder of the year
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At all costs: the risks in costs budgeting
Francis Kendal, council member of the Association of Costs Lawyers, offers some top tips for litigators considering undertaking their own costs budgeting work - and at their own risk
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Keith Etherington: 'An evidence-based response to the fee rises is needed'
We speak to Keith Etherington, Civil Litigation Section committee member and accredited civil mediator, about his experiences of 2015 so far, and how litigators can fight back effectively against the government’s latest proposals for court closures and further court fee increases
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New CPR 3.1A - clearer court proceedings for litigants in person?
A new CPR 3.1A is coming into force on 1 October, setting out case management powers when dealing with litigants in person. Gareth Raisbeck puts the new rule under the microscope - will it lead to smoother court proceedings?
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Working with Salford Business Centre: top tips
HM Courts & Tribunal Services has produced a list of top tips on how to work effectively with the County Court Money Claims Centre in Salford, and secure the best possible and fastest service
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What is HMCTS' Secure Data Transfer?
Paul Downer from HM Courts & Tribunals Service explains how its Secure Data Transfer system can save time and money for those users issuing multiple claims
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Court fees rise: the clinical negligence perspective
Steve Webber argues that the civil court fee rises will only hike up the upfront costs clinical negligence claimants have to pay, and drown the court services in fee remission forms
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Private eye: the pitfalls of moving into private client work (part 2)
Private client work may seem an attractive new source of business for civil litigators in strained economic times, but there is much to consider and be wary of before you take your first steps. In the second of a two-part article, Roman Kubiak outlines five more key issues to focus ...
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Fundamental dishonesty: the new buzzword for litigators?
Why fundamental dishonesty is now a key term for personal injury lawyers, and is likely to become so for other civil litigators
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Private eye: the pitfalls of moving into private client work (part 1)
Private client work may seem an attractive new source of business for civil litigators in strained economic times, but there is much to consider and be wary of before you take your first steps. Roman Kubiak outlines ten key issues to focus on
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Mitigating the fee rise: a partner's perspective
Litigation partner Rachel Crookes provides her own take on how your firm can face the civil fees rise head on, and keep costs low, by engaging more fully with dispute resolution mechanisms
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Talking business: highlights from the spring conference
Mark Field, Civil Litigation Section committee member, rounds up the talking points from our spring conference, held on 29 April at Chancery Lane
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New horizon for litigation funding?
Will the rise in civil court fees lead to litigation funders entering the small and medium-sized claims market, asks Rocco Pirozzolo
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The price of justice: mitigating the impact of the new court fees
It remains to be seen whether higher fees will improve the courts service. What is evident, though, is that legal advisers acting for either a potential claimant or defendant need to be flexible in the way in which disputes are handled, both in respect of how they are resolved and ...
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Deep impact: court fee increases and small businesses
Commercial and civil litigator Keith Jones explains why, in the light of the court fee rises, he is now advising clients to wind-up their business rather than bringing a claim in the county court
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FAQ
FAQ: Hadkinson ('unless') orders
The Law Society’s Library discusses Hadkinson orders, also known as ‘unless’ orders.
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Third party funder hits back at court fee rises
John Kingston, head of investments at dispute resolution funder Vannin Capital, suggests what litigators can be doing now to mitigate the court fees hike
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Kerry Underwood on surviving budgeting: post-issue
In the second part of his series on surviving the cost budgeting process, Kerry Underwood looks at post-issue proceedings