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      Association of Medical Reporting Organisations (AMRO) Agreement   What is the AMRO Agreement? AMRO is the Association of Medical Reporting Organisations. Multiple medical reporting agencies are members of this, allowing the association itself...

Fundamental Dishonesty and Costs Consequences of the SameWhat is Fundamental Dishonesty? Fundamental dishonesty is a phrase that was coined in April 2013, subsequent to modifications of the CPR. It is a term that is used when a Claimant is seen to be exaggerating,...

Denton Test Relief from Sanctions National Bank of Kazakhstan v Bank of New York Mellon What is the Denton Test Relief from Sanctions? The Denton Test is a test which is often referred to by the Court when deciding if applications for relief from sanctions should be...

Part 36 Civil Procedure RulesPart 36 Civil Procedure Rules The Part 36 Civil Procedure Rules are a set of rules that allow for a Claimant and Defendant to settle their claim without the Court’s involvement, or by the way of an order. Under Part 36.16 of the Civil...

What Does a Costs Lawyer Do? Legal Costs FAQsWhat Does a Costs Lawyer Do?   Costs Lawyers are qualified and regulated legal professionals that specialise in the practice of legal costs law.  In most cases, Costs Lawyers will be required in situations where there is a...

Indemnity Costs Assessment: Excelsior Commercial v Salisbury Hamer Aspden  What is an Indemnity Costs Assessment? Under CPR 44.3, the Court can assess the costs on a standard basis or an indemnity basis. It is at the Court's discretion as to on what basis the...