Costs News

The Costs Lawyer Standards Board (CLSB) has proposed liberalising the continuing professional development (CPD) rules to an extent – but not removing the requirement to undertake at least 12 hours of learning a year. Following a revie... view

The 10% uplift on costs for beating a part 36 offer is ‘all or nothing’ and judges cannot award less, the Civil Procedure Rule Committee (CPRC) has confirmed. At its meeting in November, the committee left in place Mr Justice St... view

Mandatory e-filing deadline approaches From 20 January, it will be mandatory for legally represented parties to use the e-filing service to start and/or continue any relevant claims, detailed assessment proceedings or applications for Senio... view

The acceptance of a part 36 offer applied only to the father of a teenager who died in a car crash and not to potential claims of other dependants, the High Court has ruled. Mr Justice Turner said it was “perfectly open” to a de... view