June 2020 - Legal Practice Support

Disbursement Funding Loan – Can Interest be Recovered on Detailed Assessment?

by James | Jun 27, 2020 | Robert Collington

Disbursement funding loans are becoming an increasingly popular method for law firms to assist in funding expensive litigation and maintain cash flow, for instance in clinical negligence claims or commercial disputes. However, such loans come attached with interest...

Integrating Money Claim Online with Proclaim

by James | Jun 21, 2020 | James Denby

What is Money Claim Online (MCOL)? Money Claim Online (MCOL) is a method of settling a dispute or disagreement by initiating a County Court claim for a fixed sum of money. It is a straight forward way to commence Court proceedings for small claims which amount...

Proclaim Go – Work Anywhere with Proclaim

by James | Jun 14, 2020 | James Denby

What is Proclaim Go? Eclipse Legal have launched a new mobile and tablet friendly app which will help fee earners access important information whilst on the go. Proclaim Go was developed for legal professionals who find themselves travelling often or requiring...

Deviating from Precedent H Costs Budget – Utting v City College Norwich

by James | Jun 14, 2020 | Robert Collington

What is a Precedent H Costs Budget? A Precedent H Costs Budget is used at the beginning of the litigation process and outlines the details of any costs expected to be incurred throughout the case. Practice Direction 3E sets out the rules for case management,...

Solicitors Act 1974 – Defending a Challenge to Damaged Deductions

by James | Jun 14, 2020 | Robert Collington

What is a Fee Challenge Under the Solicitors Act 1974? Part III of the Solicitors Act 1974 regulates the amount of disbursements and costs which a Solicitor can invoice within their bill to their client. Under this Act, the client has the ability to dispute the...