Preparing for Fixed Costs Reforms: Part 1
With the wide-ranging extension of the fixed recoverable costs (FRC) regime just 5 months away, Clarion are launching a new mini blog series to ensure the spotlight very much remains…
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Relief from sanctions granted despite 6-year delay in giving notice of funding
Prior to 1 April 2013, a party wishing to recover an additional liability from a paying party was required to comply with paragraph 9.3 of the practice direction on pre-action…
The COP E-Bill – the good, the bad and the technical
The COP E-Bill has been in the pipeline for well over a year and the E-Bill pilot will start on the 1st of November 2022. Stephanie Kaye shares what practitioners…
Further notice from the SCCO on COP assessment delays is now available
On 22 March, the SCCO released a further notice in relation to the ongoing delays with assessments. In summary, turnaround at present is as follows: Costs Officers are currently being…
What would be in the best interests of P in terms of her residence, care and support, and contact with her children?
The best interests of an 84-year old woman (RP) with Alzheimer’s disease was considered in the case of DA v EP & Ors (COP – Deprivation of Liberty/Welfare) [2020] EWCOP…