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Clinical Negligence Fixed Costs Consultation
Clinical Negligence Fixed Costs Consultation In 2017, the Department of Health held a consultation to discuss the idea of proposing to limit legal costs in low value clinical negligence claims, those cases whereby the damages are agreed at less than £25,000. This...
Guideline Hourly Rates 2021: CJC Recommends Modest Increase
Guideline Hourly Rates 2021: CJC Recommends Modest Increase The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has recommended a modest increase to the current guideline hourly rates (GHR) for Solicitors in England and Wales. The Guideline Hourly Rates Working Group Report For...
Understanding EL PL Fixed Costs
Understanding EL PL Fixed Costs What are EL PL Fixed Costs? Low-value (<£25,000 in value) Employers Liability and Public Liability claims will need to be submitted to the EL/PL Portal. If a settlement is reached within the Portal, and without the need for...
Refusal to Set Aside Default Costs Certificate
Refusal to Set Aside Default Costs Certificate Masten v London Britannia HotelThe High Court's refusal to set aside default costs certificate in the recent case of Masten v London Britannia Hotel Ltd [2020] EWHC B31 (Costs), highlights the importance of making an...
RTA Fixed Costs
RTA Fixed Costs: CPR 45 RTA Fixed Costs can apply in Personal Injury claims for Road Traffic Accidents. These costs are governed by the Civil Procedure Rules, Part 45. CPR 45 implemented some changes by the introduction of the Pre-Action Protocol...
Exit of Claim from MOJ Portal: Foley v Radinex
Exit of Claim from MOJ Portal: Foley v Radinex What is the MOJ Portal? The MOJ Portal was initially introduced to deal with low value Road Traffic Accident claims. In July 2013, it was extended to deal with other low value personal injury claims, such as employers...