Wednesday 29 October 2014

WINE !

Sean Jones QC in Orlando (!) informs me that Waitrose is running a buy 6 get 25% off deal until next Tuesday. Their Blanc de Blanc Champagne which is £24-99 a bottle has just come top in a big tasting. The big shops , particularly food hall in basement of John Lewis Oxford St, has gems . 

WINE !

Sean Jones QC in Orlando informs me that Waitrose is running a buy 6 get 25% off deal until next Tuesday. Their Blanc de Blanc Champagne which is £24-99 a bottle has just come top in a big tasting. The big shops , particularly food hall in basement of John Lewis Oxford St, has gems . 

Thursday 23 October 2014

MORE GOOD NEWS !

The High Court in THOMAS PINK V VICTORIA's SECRET awarded 90% of the budgeted costs by way of an interim payment . Spot on . My thanks to Catriona MacLeod at Bristows for the info.

GOOD NEWS !

The High Court in CALIENDO V MISHCON DE RAYA has  refused to entertain an argument that success fees are irrecoverable as was suggested in the COVENTRY decision of the Supreme Court. 

Saturday 4 October 2014

COSTS LAW REPORTS CONFERENCE

This was a sold out event last tuesday and proves that the law of costs is very hot territory. The speech delivered by Sir Rupert was illuminating.
With the retirement of Ramsey J who will take on the responsibility of steering future costs reform? One likely candidate is Mr Justice Stewart who , in his previous incarnation as designated civil Judge in Liverpool and then Manchester , had much exposure to serious issues .

CFAS in the Appeal,Court

What happens to an old CFA if the client loses capacity ?
BLANKLEY is listed for 2 days starting on November 10th . Thank you Alex Hutton QC for the info.