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Court of Protection Rules 2017
As of 1 December 2017, the Court of Protection Rules 2017 came into force. The Rules are now in the same format as the Civil Procedure and Family Procedure Rules. The new look Court of Protection Rules will also incorporate those rules relating to case…
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Harman Costs Brief – May 2017
In this issue Costs Lawyer Suzanna Popplewell gives an overview of Proportionality; we look at CFAs and ATE Premiums and also feature a budget preparation fee explanation. Not forgetting it’s the month of the London Legal Walk! We hope you find the latest issue of…
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Court of Protection costs of General Management
Court of Protection Practitioners should all now be aware that in July 2016 the Office of the Public Guardian and the SCCO issued guidance in respect of “Professional Deputy Costs”. In summary, this is what you need to know when submitting estimates and bills for…
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Harman Costs Brief – February 2017
It’s February already and we’ve rounded up the latest industry news for you – Gary Knight takes a look at an important decision on appeal in Briggs and 598 others v First Choice Holidays, plus there’s guidance from the Court of Appeal on the fixed costs…
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Harmans Costs Brief – May 2016
We only went and won it! Harmans are incredibly proud to have been named Costs Company of the Year at the Modern Claims Awards, you can see some photos from the ceremony in Leeds by clicking the link below. Hot on the heels of our win we…
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Court of Protection plans to shift costs away from vulnerable individuals
The Court of Protection is considering giving judges more power to decide who should cover the legal costs in disputes over an incapacitated person’s property, affairs or care. Under existing rules, the costs for these disputes are normally paid out of the incapacitated person’s estate,…
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Harmans Costs Brief – November 2015
It’s the last Costs Brief of 2015 – where has the year gone?! We’ve covered the hot topic of proportionality in this issue of Costs Brief with detailed commentary from Gary Knight as well as guidance from a Commercial Court Judge. There is also consideration…
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Court of Protection to pilot default position of holding hearings in public
The Court of Protection could switch to a default position of holding hearings in public if a six-month pilot scheme to be held in all regions in England and Wales next year is considered a success, senior judges have said. A practice direction made under…
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New Practice Directions for Court of Protection now in force
New Practice Directions, and amendments to the Practice Directions, supplementing the Court of Protection Rules 2007 have come into force this week (6 April). They have been made by the President of the Court of Protection, Sir James Munby, under the powers delegated to him…
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Harmans Costs Brief – November 2014
Our last Costs Brief of 2014 is here and unashamedly features our Costs Expert app launch as well as a comprehensive update on cases dealing with the costs consequences of refusing to mediate. Plus lots of other costs and court news. http://eepurl.com/7w26P
