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HYBRID DAMAGES BASED AGREEMENTS: E-PETITION

November 21, 2014 · by gexall · in Costs, Members Content

There has been considerable controversy surrounding the decision not to implement “hybrid” Damages Based Agreements. There is now an e-petition calling for an open consultation on this issue. To view the petition click on the link above or here. Calls…

AN IMPORTANT CASE ON COSTS; "INTERESTED PARTY" COSTS; RELIEF FROM SANCTIONS AND SUMMARY ASSESSMENT

November 21, 2014 · by gexall · in Applications, Civil Procedure, Costs, Members Content, Relief from sanctions

In Group M Uk Ltd -v- The Cabinet Office  [2014] EWHC 3863 (TCC) Mr Justice Akenhead mad some important observations as to the liability to pay the costs of “interested parties”; the late serving of costs schedules; relief from sanctions…

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