Novel elements and practical implications of new discrimination costs model
The modified equal access model includes new concepts like ‘unreasonable act or omission’ and ‘significant power advantage’.
The modified equal access model includes new concepts like ‘unreasonable act or omission’ and ‘significant power advantage’.
Following the NSW Supreme Court decision in Dive Lawyers, it appears law practices can now recover costs outside the 12 month limitation period.
On 27 June 2024, the Court entered judgment in the amount of $2 million in favour of Network Ten for their costs of defending the…
The Motor Accidents Compensation Amendment (Claims) Regulation 2016 came into operation on 1 November 2016, bringing significant changes to costs in the area. By JOHN…
Reporting and analysis of recent family law decisions. By ROBERT GLADE-WRIGHT.
Successful offers do not always result in indemnity costs. By PETER KOZERA.
Costs are only available in proceedings under the Fair Work Act 2009 in limited circumstances. By PAUL MOORHOUSE.
Certain conduct of a solicitor may have the unintended consequence of estopping any claim for fees. By MICHELLE CASTLE and ANDREW BAILEY.
A solicitor’s responsibility has always been to provide clear and timely advice to assist the client in understanding the legal issues so as to make…
Each year a number of costs orders are sought against legal practitioners personally. By PETER MORAN.
Solicitors acting for themselves in litigation can recover costs under the rule of practice known as the Chorley exception. By JIM JOHNSTON, MICHELLE CASTLE and…
In 2018 there were a number of important cases which illuminated issues in relation to legal costs. By MICHELLE CASTLE and ANDREW BAILEY.
The Legal Profession Uniform Law 2014 introduces new obligations of disclosure. By PETER ROSIER.