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 . 

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. 

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.

THE SENIOR COSTS JUDGE

Today our greatest Costs Judge stood down. After more than 30 years Peter Hurst retired. He is not going away . The word is that he will be be back as a costs mediator / arbitrator . Form a queue now . A lovely, decent and modest man.