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Legislation bringing in Jackson reforms becomes law
The government’s Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill, which (among other things) implements key aspects of the Jackson …
Working party to consider issues relating to contingency fees
A working party has been set up to consider the practical and policy issues arising from the planned introduction of contingency fees, or "damages …
Implementation of Jackson reforms put back to April 2013
The government has announced that implementation of the Jackson reforms, originally expected in October this year, will be postponed to April 2013. The …
Litigation: asset or liability? How contingency fees could change commercial litigation
On Thursday 19 January, Herbert Smith hosted a seminar to discuss how anticipated changes to the costs and funding regime are likely to change the …
Jackson reforms: taking stock
In addition to the headline reforms which are to be implemented through primary legislation currently before Parliament, progress is ongoing toward the …
Bill to bring in Jackson reforms published today
The government has today introduced legislation to implement the key proposals made by Lord Justice Jackson for the reform of civil litigation costs and …
Government announces important civil litigation reforms
The government yesterday announced its intention to go ahead with key proposals made by Lord Justice Jackson for the reform of civil litigation costs and …
Government consultation on Jackson reforms on civil litigation funding and costs
The Ministry of Justice yesterday published its consultation entitled "Proposals for Reform of Civil Litigation Funding and Costs in England and Wales – …