CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE – ATE PREMIUM CHALLENGE

Part 36 Rules prevail – Letting the Lion out of the Cage

CASE REPORT – ATE PREMIUMS – THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS?

Escaping fixed recoverable costs – CPR 45.29

PART 36 OFFERS – CAN YOU LOSE, BUT STILL WIN?

FAMILY COSTS – CONFUSION ON HAGUE CONVENTION

New Format Bill of Costs – Implementation currently on hold

Part 8 Costs – Part of Assessment Costs?

Retrospective success fees allowed on Appeal

The Court bares its teeth – Proportionality trumps necessity

PART 36 COSTS CONSEQUENCES – NOT A BLACK AND WHITE ISSUE

DON’T KICK A MAN (TOO HARD) WHEN HE’S DOWN

INVOICING THE CLIENT – MORE RETAINER PROBLEMS LAID BARE

INSURER’S ATTEMPT TO AVOID PORTAL COSTS DEFEATED

Proportionality – latest ruling given in interim costs application

Proportionality – Court hands down warning over disproportionate costs

Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) – Important Changes – ATE

Relief from Sanctions Applications – latest judgment

Interest on Costs – a new approach

Costs – implementation of Mandatory Pilot Delayed