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FOCUS OF THE DAY: The London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA) has issued a robust response to the government’s latest proposal to hike court fees. In March 2015, the fee for issuing a money claim rose dramatically to 5% of the value of a claim worth £10,000 or more, with a cap of £10,000. This sparked fury among many solicitors. In July 2015, however, the government issued a consultation proposing to raise fees even higher. Full story - New Law Journal
FOCUS OF THE DAY: The London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA) has issued a robust response to the government’s latest proposal to hike court fees. In March 2015, the fee for issuing a money claim rose dramatically to 5% of the value of a claim worth £10,000 or more, with a cap of £10,000. This sparked fury among many solicitors. In July 2015, however, the government issued a consultation proposing to raise fees even higher. Full story - New Law Journal
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