You may have heard the concept of ‘cloud-based computing’ or ‘cloud-based application’ being used for some time now. You’d be forgiven for not knowing too much about what this entails, however, because a coherent definition in laymen’s terms can be elusive. ‘Cloud’ is simply a nickname for the Internet, and so the term lends itself […]

We find that often when in a taxation situation (whether presenting or opposing a bill), many attorneys and their PAs or clerks still struggle with the question of the proper principle upon which costs should and should not be taxed. When dealing with Party and Party costs the situation is fairly straight forward: one party […]

So, you have been successful for your client, have obtained a cost order in their favour and are at Taxation to recover all of the costs you incurred during your efforts. Chances are you will be in for a bit of a shock as the Taxing Master, on the day, may well disagree with many […]

Our clients continue to pose interesting questions to the Pick our Brain section of our website. This week, someone raised a concern that lack of compliance with section 4 of the Contingency Fee act can have a significant impact on legal billings. We explore the issue in more detail below. Since the introduction of the […]

It’s all too common, especially in complicated matters, that one or both of the parties finds themselves employing the services of two Counsel, the costs of which usually end up being substantial, whether the case was won or lost. As per Rule 69, a party does not need a special order or permission to employ […]

On a weekly basis we hear horror stories of attorneys who failed to bill clients correctly for recoverable expenses. If this happens once or twice, it might not have a meaningful impact. But if it happens regularly, the knock- on effect on cashflow could cause an otherwise sound business to fail. We’ve put together some […]

We recently had a very interesting and important question from a client in the https://bills-of-cost.co.za/pick-our-brain/Pick our Brain section of our website. It dealt with the duplum rule as per Section 101 (1) g of the National Credit Act which, in short, determines that a Registered Credit Provider may not recover more than the original capital […]

Mobile technology has developed to the point that everyone is connected at all times. You can send and receive emails and browse the net from almost anywhere, at the touch of a button. Most legal professionals are using smartphones but only a few are using them to their full potential. Smartphones allow you to download […]

It doesn’t matter what task they are performing, Attorneys are accustomed to having to make a note of their activities in some or other form – whether it be on paper or with the aid of smart e-tools. The reason is simple: They are obliged to keep record of just about their entire legal careers […]

This is a question most Attorneys consider when confronted with a cost order or when having to properly account to a client. The major software houses will have you believe that their products are replete with whistles, bells and an all the solutions for your bill drawing requirements. Buy the software and all the hassles […]