Call for next ACL chair to step forward Members should have received an email earlier this week from ACL chair Claire Green, whose term of office ends on 3 May, calling for a member “to pick up the reins” from her. The emai... view
A costs judge has set aside a claimant’s notice of commencement of detailed assessment because it was issued prematurely, after judgment was given on liability as a preliminary issue. Master Leonard said this occurred quite often but... view
A costs judge has branded as “remarkable” the suggestion that the hourly rates of a law firm’s involvement in a highly complex case should be downgraded because it instructed expert counsel. Master Rowley (pictured) said &... view
The doctrine of common law mistake can apply to a part 36 offer in circumstances where a clear and obvious mistake has been made and this is appreciated by the part 36 offeree at the point of acceptance, a High Court master has ruled. Maste... view
Last chance to fill the vacancies on the ACL Council The closing date for nominations for the two vacancies on the ACL Council is noon tomorrow (21 January). Supporting the association and the profession is in everyone’s interests and... view
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