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Court-assessed claims submitted in the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) must include a breakdown of advocacy fees from 30 October 2017.
Tenders for new 2018 civil contracts start 19 September 2017.
Users should now be accessing the Portal through the link to the new LAA Online Portal.
Deadline is 15 September 2017 for Bristol providers invited to take part in pilot scheme.
Starting on 11 September 2017 Fastrak bills for a defendant’s cost order should be submitted by email.
Starting 11 September 2017 all Fastrak and non-Fastrak Proceeds of Crime Act bills should be submitted using a digital claim form.
Drop-in sessions provide opportunity to find out more about the Common Platform and what it means for your work.
Upgraded schedule and guidance on accessing the Portal.
Remember to send CRM12 applications by the deadline if you want to make changes for the next duty solicitor rota.
While most Immigration matters are payable under the Standard Fee Scheme, some continue to be paid at an hourly rate.
Providers likely to use their immigration new matter starts before the end of March 2018 can request supplementary matters from their contract manager.
Register for Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme market engagement.
Tenders for new 2018 civil contracts to start in mid-September 2017.
CCMS training website contains handy guides you can reference as you use the system.
Paper forms will no longer be accepted for Advocates’ Graduated Fee Scheme (AGFS) and Litigators’ Graduated Fee Scheme (LGFS) claims after 31 October 2017.
Submit a Client and Cost Management System (CCMS) query to register a case as ‘high cost’ rather than sending an email.
Crucial difference between applications for supervision orders under s.31 Children Act and extension of an existing supervision order.
Financial support provided to victims of Grenfell tower fire to pay for essentials can be disregarded when making financial eligibility assessments.
Appeals are processed more efficiently if you check you are only sending documents independent cost assessors need to reach a decision.
Mental health and community care work are covered by contract extension which takes effect on 31 July 2017.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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