The laws of costs: 2020 year in review

An expert guide to the key costs decisions of 2020.

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Counting on costs 2020

FAQs with The Law Society of NSW Costs Committee.

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The ‘Kill Bill’ movement and alternative fee arrangements

Part one in our LSJ series on alternative fee arrangements.

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Who bears the costs in estate litigation?

A look at recent and common types of costs orders in wills and estates matters.

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The costs of law: a look back at the stand-out cases of 2019

2019 in review: a closer look at the most noteworthy cases in costs.

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Have a costs query? The Law Society’s Professional Support Unit is here to help

The Law Society Professional Support Unit answers some common costs queries in this practical Q&A. By MADELEINE PORTER

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Chorley abolished! High Court has final say

The High Court in Bell Lawyers v Pentelow held the Chorley exception is not part of the common law in Australia.

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Amended security of payment regime set to bring more clarity to building and construction disputes

In the coming months there will be important changes to the way the security of payment regime operates in NSW. By ANDREW BAILEY.

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Reflecting on a costly year: key themes and future predictions

In 2018 there were a number of important cases which illuminated issues in relation to legal costs. By MICHELLE CASTLE and ANDREW BAILEY.

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Limitation issues in solicitor/client costs

Practitioners need to take care in analysing the cause of action for recovery of fees. By MICHELLE CASTLE and ANDREW BAILEY.

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