Sean Linley - @costs.bsky.social

I've reflected and decided now is the right time to leave Twitter. I will no longer post updates here. I will continue to share updates on both @LinkedIn and @bluesky. The account will not be closed so historic posts remain visible and to prevent someone else taking the account.

Linkedin is here - linkedin.com/in/costslawyer?… Blue Sky is here - bsky.app/profile/costs.bsky.…

*DEFENDANT BEATS ITS PART 36 OFFER BUT RECOVERABLE COSTS RESTRICTED WHERE BUDGET OVERSPENT AND NO GOOD REASON - COSTS LIMITED BY OVER 40%* linkedin.com/posts/costslawy… #costs #law

The latest on Clinical Negligence sub £25K FRC reforms inc. comments from myself! Gov stance is that they are "considering the way forward on a range of issues [...] including FRC reform, and we will announce our position in due course." No certainty then! lawgazette.co.uk/news/progre…

Are ex-Protocol cases restricted to fixed costs unless allocated to the Multi-Track? A deep dive into the Qader Anomaly & how post-October 2023 rules appear to undo its impact, giving more scope to argue for whatever the applicable costs regime might be! carterburnett.co.uk/costs-up…

When does cause of accident accrue for the purpose of a PI claim when determining if the post October 2023 FRC rules apply or not? An unhelpful answer from the CPRC! linkedin.com/posts/costslawy… #costs #law

Clinical Negligence sub £25k FRC scheme update via Ian Cohen, in short no work is been done at the present time and the future of the reforms is, at present, uncertain leaving plenty of uncertainty in its wake. linkedin.com/posts/costslawy… #costs #clinicalnegligence #law #costslaw

An interesting case dealing with issues around the tensions between interim statute billing and a discounted CFA, given the lack of finality in the invoices raised until the end of the claim. linkedin.com/posts/costslawy… #costs #law #costslaw

More details revealed regarding the Costs Budgeting light reforms, including new Precedent Z. Where do we go after Z? linkedin.com/posts/costslawy…

CJC publishes Litigation Funding interim report and launches consultation. Essential reading for litigators. linkedin.com/posts/costslawy… #costs #law #legal #costslaw #litigationfunding #funding

*OAKWOOD SOLICITORS LTD V MENZIES - WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS OF THE SUPREME COURT'S DECISION?* Our latest blog delves into the high profile Supreme Court decision, looks at what it's about and what it actually all means. carterburnett.co.uk/costs-up… #costs #law #solicitors #legal

*SUPREME COURT OVERTURN OAKWOOD SOLICITORS V MENZIES - CLIENTS MUST AGREE TO DEDUCTIONS BEFORE PAYMENT* Supreme Court finds that payment couldn't occur until a client had been informed of a solicitor's bill and agreed to it. lawgazette.co.uk/news/breaki…

A very interesting case to keep an eye on which is yet another high profile solicitor own client cases! Any guidance given by the court could carry wider repercussions. lawgazette.co.uk/news/judgme… #costs #law

Congratulations to Costs Judge Rowley who will take on the role of Senior Costs Judge from 1 November when Gordon-Saker steps down from the role at the end of this month. #costs #law #legal

Mandatory ADR pre-detailed assessment proceedings ordered by the court. In the post Churchill world expect more ADR in costs litigation. linkedin.com/posts/costslawy… #costs #law #costslaw #ADR

Interesting costs battle over fundamental dishonesty. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales…

Latest CPRC minutes from July now published, notably no updates on Clin Neg sub £25k FRC proposals and an unexpected review for Litigant in Person rates. linkedin.com/posts/costslawy…

You'll be sick of #wagathachristie reports by now but @itvnews have an actual correspondent discussing the DA proceedings. Vardy now ordered to pay a further interim of £100k (£900k in total). Waiting for them to hire a proper #costs correspondent though! itv.com/watch/news/war-of-th…

Some interesting comments concerning discrepancies between the budget incurred costs and incurred costs in the bill and whether the Statement of Truth for Costs Budgets ultimately needs changing. lawgazette.co.uk/wagatha-no-… #costs #law #wagathachristie

BBC reporting on budgets, good reason to depart, guideline rates, alleged excessive use of Counsel and conduct issues. Time to get a BBC costs bingo card, all courtesy of the Wagatha Christie Detailed Assessment! linkedin.com/posts/costslawy…