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Legal Aid: High Costs 1 and 2 Counsel Events Cases January 2020
One of the things that is frequently contested when agreeing case plans, is whether an
Legal Aid: Claiming FAS Payments
With an increase to Hard Rejects on the horizon, it is vital for firms to
Legal Aid: High Costs 2 Counsel Events Cases December 2019
Beware ‘hybrid’ cases! We have had some difficulties in the past with LAA caseworkers seeking
Legal Aid: High Costs Events – 5 Day Rule November 2019
We have recently had clarification with the LAA as regards the interpretation of their ‘5
Legal Aid: 2 Counsel Events Non-Attendance Fees November 2019
There has been some confusion among solicitors and Counsel about when the ‘non-attendance’ fee of
Electronic Working and the Courts Electronic Filing System (CE-File): Billing November 2019
Electronic filing, storage of e-files and online payments were one of the many recommendations of
Legal Aid Costs: How to Improve Recovery and Efficiency October 2019
Since hourly rates have not kept up with inflation, it is very important for firms
ACL Legal Aid Group Seminar Overview October 2019
This was my first time to meet the very likeable Duo that is Stephen Barker
High Costs Care Events Cases: July 2019
The LAA have updated the procedures to allow for firms to get a £32,500 costs
Wider limitations on Costs for most Family proceedings being permitted by the Legal Aid Agency – a g April 2019
After much anticipation, the Legal Aid Agency’s pilot scheme is finally being rolled out to