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LEAP 365 Login: Costs Assistance via LEAP
LEAP 365 Login: Costs Assistance via LEAP LEAP 365 Login - What is LEAP? LEAP 365 is a legal practice management software, utilised by many law firms all over the world. The legal software provides access to up to date client accounting and matter...
Failure to File a Budget Discussion Report
Failure to File a Budget Discussion Report Alexandra Handy v Dr Mohammed Azhar Aslam & Linia Limited (2021) It is a well known fact there can be severe financial sanctions applied to a party that fails to file their Costs Budget on time ie with their...
Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) Legal Aid
Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) Legal Aid What is the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) for Legal Aid? The Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) is an online platform which allows fee earners, costs draftsmen, costs lawyers, and...
Solicitors Rates Deemed Excessive by the Court
Solicitor's Rates Deemed Excessive by the Court Rushbrooke UK Ltd v 4 Designs Concept Ltd [2022] EWHC 1416 (Ch) Rushbrooke UK Ltd v 4 Designs Concept Ltd [2022] EWHC 1416 (Ch) In a recent High Court case, HHJ Paul Matthews sat as the judge with regards to...
Care Legal Aid: Escape Threshold
Care Legal Aid: Escape Threshold What is Legal Aid? Legal aid is provided by the Legal Aid Agency. This is a government funded service which facilitates the provision of legal services for individuals who would not otherwise be able to afford it. There...
CPR 57: Probate and Inheritance Claims Costs
CPR 57 Probate and Inheritance Claims Costs Probate and Inheritance Claims Costs under CPR 57 It is common practice in law that the costs associated with a case are dealt with once the proceedings are completed. It is also common practice in civil...