No slice for solicitors: High Court draws the line on CFOs
What courts can authorise—and what state law still forbids—when it comes to funding representative proceedings.
By Ross Foreman - 1 min readWhat courts can authorise—and what state law still forbids—when it comes to funding representative proceedings.
By Ross Foreman - 1 min readVague bills don’t just confuse—they cost you. Learn how clear billing can protect your fees, avoid disputes and uphold your professional reputation.
By Marina Dulhunty - 1 min readThe question of whether law firms can recover costs for employed solicitors representing them has been settled, but several new questions abound.
By Matthew Lo and Sora Beebar - 2 min readRewind 2021: need-to-know developments in the law of costs
By Michelle Castle and Andrew Bailey - 7 min readPart two of a two-part article analysing pitfalls in the Legal Profession Uniform Law regime for costs assessment.
By Christopher Bevan - 2 min readPart one of a two-part article analysing pitfalls in the Legal Profession Uniform Law regime for costs assessment, by CHRISTOPHER BEVAN.
By Christopher Bevan - 2 min readA practical look at the pitfalls of pursuing bankruptcy on the basis of a judgment for assessed costs.
By Michelle Castle and Andrew Bailey - 2 min readIs your costs agreement template fit for purpose? Time to find out with this handy checklist.
By Thomas Russell - 2 min readThe final article in the three-part series focuses on alternative fee arrangements and recommendations as to how to implement them.
By Michael Legg - 2 min readIs it time to reevaluate your fee arrangements? A handy guide to the pros and cons of alternative fee arrangements.
By Michael Legg - 2 min readAn expert guide to the key costs decisions of 2020.
By Michelle Castle and Andrew Bailey - 8 min readFAQs with The Law Society of NSW Costs Committee.
By The Law Society of NSW Costs Committee - 8 min readPart one in our LSJ series on alternative fee arrangements.
By Michael Legg and Catrina Chen - 2 min read