Sean Linley - @costs.bsky.social

Senior Costs Draftsperson/Assistant Manager at @CarterBurnett_ (Newcastle). Keen hiker & wildlife enthusiast. I share updates concerning #CostsLaw & #CaseLaw.

[Sean Linley - @costs.bsky.social @SeanLinleyCosts]

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.

[Sean Linley - @costs.bsky.social @SeanLinleyCosts]

@suefox_costslaw Very kind Sue! Updates will continue just elsewhere. Sadly Twitter is not the place it once was! Lots of lawyers have already migrated to Blue Sky and it feels a more collaborative space than it can down here. Hopefully you might join us there?

[Sean Linley - @costs.bsky.social @SeanLinleyCosts]

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.

[Sean Linley - @costs.bsky.social @SeanLinleyCosts]

*DEFENDANT BEATS ITS PART 36 OFFER BUT RECOVERABLE COSTS RESTRICTED WHERE BUDGET OVERSPENT AND NO GOOD REASON - COSTS LIMITED BY OVER 40%*

https://t.co/sOEqO5m0qn

#costs #law

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@KarenBr38671362 Understandably not a priority but the MoJ did not envisage the long gap between their FRC reform and the DSHC reform and that's what now causes real tension in the rules!

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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!
https://t.co/eWU531arb3

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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! https://t.co/LKI7b9HLtD

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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! https://t.co/i9ezcyKLIc #costs #law

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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. https://t.co/0ojHysqkuX

#costs #clinicalnegligence #law #costslaw

[Sean Linley - @costs.bsky.social @SeanLinleyCosts]

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. https://t.co/cmedHSXLFf #costs #law #costslaw

[Sean Linley - @costs.bsky.social @SeanLinleyCosts]

More details revealed regarding the Costs Budgeting light reforms, including new Precedent Z. Where do we go after Z? https://t.co/5OefyH33nx

[Sean Linley - @costs.bsky.social @SeanLinleyCosts]

CJC publishes Litigation Funding interim report and launches consultation. Essential reading for litigators.

https://t.co/h1ruOoSV3C

#costs #law #legal #costslaw #litigationfunding #funding

[Sean Linley - @costs.bsky.social @SeanLinleyCosts]

*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.

https://t.co/3RtZKfyjAN

#costs #law #solicitors #legal

[Sean Linley - @costs.bsky.social @SeanLinleyCosts]

*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.

https://t.co/KAOpLWlGyt

[Sean Linley - @costs.bsky.social @SeanLinleyCosts]

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.

https://t.co/nuXXKiDYHa

#costs #law

[Sean Linley - @costs.bsky.social @SeanLinleyCosts]

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

[Sean Linley - @costs.bsky.social @SeanLinleyCosts]

Mandatory ADR pre-detailed assessment proceedings ordered by the court. In the post Churchill world expect more ADR in costs litigation. https://t.co/DOeERrIj3U #costs #law #costslaw #ADR

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Interesting costs battle over fundamental dishonesty. https://t.co/ZgA2ov31La

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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. https://t.co/MJLcdXqHuh

[Sean Linley - @costs.bsky.social @SeanLinleyCosts]

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!

https://t.co/xXrn8lxj4A