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Opinion | 15:08:24

Costs Judge “baffled” by the professions consistent failure to provide for interim statute bills in retainer documents.

Making sure that your retainer provides clearly for the provision of interim “statute” bills to your clients is really important because the time limits for a client to seek an assessment of a solicitors’ bill under the Solicitors Act 1974 only begin to run once the client has been delivered with a statute bill, and a solicitor can only sue his former client for unpaid costs if the invoice(s) are statute bills, ie a complete and final invoice for a defined period of a client’s instructions, as distinct from a request for payment on account of costs.

News | 15:05:24

RWK Goodman advises on applications for contempt of Court relating to breach of Worldwide Freezing Orders

Opinion | 27:09:23

What you need to know about Injunctions in Civil Fraud

Injunctions are the “nuclear weapons” in the armoury of the court. They can be effective weapons in civil fraud claims, or indeed in any claim where parties are in dispute and where asset preservation...

News | 20:09:23

RWK Goodman strengthens Dispute Resolution team with new London appointment

Paul Dorrans joins RWK Goodman as a Partner in the Dispute Resolution team, based in their London office.

Family Mediation Newsletter - Article 2

Opinion | 02:08:23

How to best prepare your client for their mediation session

If you have a client who has attended a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting, the Mediator has indicated that the case is suitable for mediation, and your client and the other party have confirmed that they are willing to engage in the process, how can you best prepare your client, for the mediation process?

What is a MAIM - RWK Goodman

Opinion | 02:08:23

What is a mediation information and assessment meeting (MIAM)? And why is it important?

If you have a client who you think would benefit from attending mediation you may refer them to a mediator, and the mediator will invite them to attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM). But what is the purpose of this meeting? and why is it important?

Acquiring a care home

Opinion | 04:04:23

What are the potential consequences for care providers for non-compliance with the Capacity Tracker?

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) published information about mandatory data to be provided via the Capacity Tracker in July 2022. So what are the potential consequences for care providers who do not comply?

Podcast | 09:03:23

Crypto fraud – red flags and how to take action when you’ve been scammed | Legal Thinking Podcast

You can also listen to our podcast on your podcast platform of choice – find it here > Welcome to this episode. This time we’re talking crypto fraud with Head of Dispute Resolution and...

Opinion | 17:01:23

The Lord of the Secret Commissions – the grey area between clients, brokers and product providers

Picture the scenario, you are looking for new financial or energy deal, for ease you appoint a broker to find the best product on the market. This is common place, but has your broker...

Opinion | 21:12:22

Surviving the Crypto Winter – common crypto scams and what to do if you’ve been defrauded

The increasing popularity of cryptocurrencies has led to an increase in fraud, up 79% over 2021. Here Moses Akanmu explains what you need to know if you've been defrauded in the cryptosphere.

Opinion | 31:08:22

The High Court provides guidance to solicitors and their clients regarding interim “statute” bills

An interim “statute” bill is a complete and final invoice for a defined period of a client’s instructions to his or her solicitor, and can only be delivered if there is an express (or...

Opinion | 31:08:22

Is now the time to review your unsatisfied judgments?

Sadly, fighting a case in court and obtaining a money judgment does not always result in the debt being paid. A judgment debt can remain unsatisfied in part or in full for a number...

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