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A Local Authority v A mother and others [2012] EWHC 1637 (Fam), [2012] All ER (D) 11 (Aug)

When attempting to control costs, communication is key says James Maton

Minkin provides a reminder of the importance of accurate costs estimates, notes Shelley Cumbers

Dominic Regan on Fairclough Homes, dishonest claims & the Supreme Court

It’s all about proportionality, says Dominic Regan

In the third article in a special NLJ costs series, William Gibson tackles client billing

The absence of a written retainer can cause costs chaos, says Simon Gibbs

Disclosure control: are you ready for the big bang next year, asks HH Judge Simon Brown QC

Dominic Regan takes the MoJ to task over plans for an employer’s liability portal

Chris Bryden & Michael Salter consider tactics for the recovery of costs in employment cases

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Taylor Rose—Jacqui Hayat & Andrew Bentham

Taylor Rose—Jacqui Hayat & Andrew Bentham

Taylor Rose strengthens Medical Negligence team with senior leadership appointments

Birmingham Law Society—Sabina Kauser

Birmingham Law Society—Sabina Kauser

Ward Hadaway partner appointed Vice President of Birmingham Law Society

Excello Law—Nick Gore & Irfan Ali

Excello Law—Nick Gore & Irfan Ali

Excello Law immigration boost with two more hires from Irwin Mitchell

NEWS
The Thirlwall Inquiry has exposed a ‘complete failure’ to protect babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital, but its recommendations must now be put into practice
MPs cannot simply resign their Commons seats. Instead, they take a nominal Crown office, usually the Chiltern Hundreds or Manor of Northstead, which disqualifies them from sitting
A divorced woman has secured funding to participate in her former husband’s inquest after the Legal Aid Agency reconsidered repeated refusals
Developers in areas with poorly performing councils can apply directly to the Planning Inspectorate for permission under section 62A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990
When does a solicitor’s retainer become a contentious business agreement? The Court of Appeal’s decision in Broadfield Law UK LLP v Barnes shows that listing hourly rates alone will not do, leaving firms and clients uncertain about their rights over bills
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