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22 July 2022
Issue: 7988 / Categories: Legal News , Procedure & practice , Costs
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Costs cap uplifts

The Intellectual Property Enterprise Court (IPEC) costs caps should increase, the Civil Procedure Rule Committee (CPRC) has recommended
The caps are currently £50,000 for liability claims and £25,000 for claims relating to quantum (subject to exceptions for unreasonable behaviour). The CPRC, at its June meeting, recommended increasing the caps to £60,000 and £30,000, respectively, according to recently released minutes of the meeting.
Issue: 7988 / Categories: Legal News , Procedure & practice , Costs
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Womble Bond Dickinson—Paula Myers

Womble Bond Dickinson—Paula Myers

Womble Bond Dickinson appoints Paula Myers to private capital team in Leeds

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Law firm mfg Solicitors announces five promotions at Birmingham office

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Brabners adds six to partnership in record year for partner promotions

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