Jack Holland When writing an article on the implications of AI on the legal costs world my immediate focus was to test the present AI knowledge of the field. As such I thought it prudent to seek Chat GPT’s assistance in writing its own article with a limited instruction of ‘write me an article of…
Rebecca Mogford When the original Judgment was handed down last year, there were a number of questions that were left unanswered, it was hoped that the appeal would provide guidance and answer these remaining queries. Firstly, for those that aren’t aware, what was the case about? The case centred around the costs incurred in dealing…
Terri Shepherd-Taylor It is standard practice for Fee Earners to record their time in 6 minute units for work undertaken on cases. The main reason for the same is to ensure that an accurate record is made so the same can be billed to their client/paying party. However, given the recent extension of the fixed…
Louise Satterthwaite It is not a new concept or a novel issue, nor will solicitors be unfamiliar with the requirement to provide a cost estimate at the start of a case. However, despite this there remains consistent issues raised, or at the very least open to a client to argue, relating to inaccurate estimates and…