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CCMC Hearing: Costs and Case Management
CCMC Hearing: Costs and Case Management In civil litigation in England and Wales, the Costs and Case Management Conference (CCMC) is important for ensuring that cases are handled efficiently and costs are controlled. The introduction of case management reforms,...
Precedent H : What is a Costs Budget?
Precedent H : What is a Costs Budget?If you have worked in any area of law, you will have no doubt encountered the term "Precedent H"; but what is Precedent H? and what is the purpose of a precedent H? Below, we have answered some of the most frequently asked...
Budget Discussion Report: Precedent R
Budget Discussion Report: Precedent R What is a Costs Budget? A Precedent H Costs Budget is a document used in civil litigation. It is specifically designed to estimate and control the costs that parties expect to incur during the proceedings. It is a...
Legal Aid Fees: SRA Urge 20% Increase
Legal Aid Fees: SRA Urge 20% Increase Recently, there has been a growing call to increase legal aid fees, driven by concerns that the current rates are insufficient to maintain a functional legal aid system. Lawyers, particularly those representing vulnerable and...
Planning Appeal Costs Guidance
Planning Appeal Costs Guidance What is a Planning Appeal? A planning appeal is a legal process where a decision made by a local planning authority regarding a planning application is challenged. Appeals typically arise when a planning application is refused, but they...
CPR 54: Judicial Review Procedure and Legal Costs
CPR 54: Judicial Review Procedure and Legal CostsJudicial review is a critical mechanism within public law, allowing individuals or entities to challenge decisions made by public bodies. These include government departments, local councils, and statutory authorities....