| | iLaw Advocate - Litigators Graduated Fee Software
iLaw Advocate is our brand new package for all Crown Court advocates and litigators. It contains billing calculators for both the Advocates Graduated Fee (AGFS) and the Litigators Fee (LGFS) schemes as well as an electronic edition of the Criminal Offences Handbook (4th edition).
Completely new users to our Crown Court software can buy iLaw Advocate for £330 +vat.
If you already have our GradFees 2 software, iLaw Advocate is a must-have upgrade for £149+Vat.
iLaw Advocate is the only software available to handle both the LF1 and 5144F claims in a simple, easy to use package so call our sales team now on 0845 072 6060
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| | | iLaw Advocate 2 patch for Litigators Fee changes August 2009
A patch is available for iLaw Advocate 2 users for the revision to the Litigators Fee claims.
Matters with a representation date on or after 3rd August 2009 are subject to these changes:
1. Increase to the following fixed fee payments: - Appeals against sentence from a Magistrates’ Court
- Appeals against conviction from a Magistrates’ Court
- Committal for sentence
2. A new fixed fee has been introduced for Hearing subsequent to sentence.
3. Pages of Evidence will be capped at 10,000.
Updating iLaw Advocate 2
To obtain the update please follow these instructions.
1. Perform a backup of your data. If you are unsure about this please call us for help.
2. Make sure you do not have iLaw Advocate 2 open.
3. Click on the link below and save the file to your computer.
http://www.anyadesigns.co.uk/download/ilawadvocate2-aug09.exe
4. Run the file by double clicking on it. iLaw Advocate will then update and you can then log in as normal.
iLaw Advocate 1 users can upgrade to ilLaw Advocate 2 by clicking here or by calling us on 0845 072 6060.
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| | iLaw Service Pack 31 - August 2009
Service Pack 31 includes revisions to the Litigators Fee Scheme for the Crime module from August 2009. These changes are applicable to all Litigator Fee claims where the representation order is granted on or after 3rd August 2009.
Please follow these steps.
1. Click on the link below to download the Service Pack 31 file.
www.anyadesigns.co.uk/download/ilawsp31.exe
2. Save the file on your machine. (You could save it to a network location so all staff members can copy it locally to run).
3. When this has been saved on your machine run it making sure iLaw is closed before you do this.
iLaw will update. Check the version when you log in, it should be 1.0.740
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| | iLaw Service Pack 30 - July 2009
Service Pack 30 has been released allowing restriction of access to client files and fee earner timesheets. Read the full release notes by clicking on Help in the iLaw main menu.
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| | iLaw Advocate - Litigators Graduated Fee Software
iLaw Advocate is our brand new package for all Crown Court advocates and litigators. It contains billing calculators for both the Advocates Graduated Fee (AGFS) and the Litigators Fee (LGFS) schemes as well as an electronic edition of the Criminal Offences Handbook (4th edition).
Completely new users to our Crown Court software can buy iLaw Advocate for £330 +vat.
If you already have our GradFees 2 software, iLaw Advocate is a must-have upgrade for £149+Vat.
iLaw Advocate is the only software available to handle both the LF1 and 5144F claims in a simple, easy to use package so call our sales team now on 0845 402 9939
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| | iLaw Service Pack 29a - June 2009
Service Pack 29a is a download only patch for updating iLaw with the new form changes for June 2009. Please contact us for details. Civil Module: - Controlled Work 1 : Version 15
- Controlled Work 1 & 2 Mental Health : Version 4
- CLS POA1 : Version 1
Click here to obtain guidance on the new CLS POA1 form from the LSC website.
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| | iLawService Pack 29 - May 2009
Service Pack 29 introduces a key revision to the Litigators fee screen in the Crime Module with the facility to bill Retrials in addition to existing LF1 submissions. Significant changes have also been made to the Immigration module. There are changes to the online submission data for Immigration and Asylum matters with SPAN submissions from May 2009 including amendments to additional payments for Legal Help and Legal Representation claims and Matter Type Codes 1 and 2. iLaw also requires Immigration users to provide matter details to be included in the SPAN file set in the Client Details screen. In the Civil Personal Injury cases can be claimed under tolerance from the May 2009 submission.
Form Changes : May 2009 Civil Module: - N205A - Notice of Issue
- N225 - Request for judgment and reply to admission (specified amount)
- N225A - Notice of Part Admission (specified amount)
- N226 - Notice of Admission (unspecified amount)
- N293 - Certificate of Judgment or Order (for Evidence only)
- N322H - Request to register a High Court Judgment or Order for enforcement
- N323 - Request for Warrant of Execution
- N324 - Request for Warrant of Delivery of Goods
- N325 - Request for Warrant of Possession of Land
- N337 - Request for Attachment of Earnings Order
- N342 - Request for Judgment Summons
- N445 - Request for Reissue of Warrant
- N446 - Request for Reissue of Enforcement
Crime Module : - Notice of Appeal to Crown Court
Family Module : - C19 - Application for a warrant of assistance.doc
Immigration Module : - AN
- FLR(BID)
- FLR(BUS)
- FLR(M)
- FLR (O)
- NTL
- SET (BUS)
- SET (DV)
- SET (F)
- SET (M)
- SET (O)
- TOC
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| | The ANYA Blog
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The new Anya blog has been created with the intention of offering commentary on being a lawyer, making new connections within iLaw and what drives us all to do what we do, as well as recent important changes in law and practice..
We will always welcome your comments on topics raised so take a regular look at www.anyadesigns.co.uk/blog
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| | iLaw Service Pack 28 - February 2009
Service Pack 28 introduces a significant new facility to track Magistrates’ Court Costs before they are billed. This provides a clear indication of which files are currently showing a profit and which are showing a loss. Also in this service pack, there is a search facility for Crown Court Case T-Numbers and a further revision to claiming AWOL work. The new C100 form has been added to the Family Module and new forms have been added to the Immigration module.
Overview of Software Changes
Crime Module - Tracking Magistrates’ Court Case profitability
- Revision to the AWOL claim
- Case T-Number search
Form Changes : February 2009 - Immigration Module : The following .pdf files have been included. BUS, COA, EEA1, EEA2, EEA3, EEA4, ELR, FLR(M), FLR(O), HPDL, NTL TOC, PBS Dependant, PBS Dependants Guidance, SET(DV), SET(F), SET(O), Tier 1(G) Guidance, Tier 1(G). The following MS Word™ files are also updated: FLE(IED), FL1 Tier 1 Review, FLR Tier 1
- Family Module : C100 Form Application under the Children Act 1989 for a residence, contact or other section 8 order plus amended CA1 and CA7 forms.
- Civil module: amended N1A, N1C, N9, N213 and N215 forms
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| | SP27 - Vat Changes in iLaw December 2008
Following the change in the Vat rate on 1st December 2008, we have made some changes to iLaw that take into account the following guidance:
HM Customs and Revenue: www.hmrc.gov.uk/pbr2008/vat-guide-det.pdf
Legal Services Commission: www.legalservices.gov.uk/aboutus/whats_new_9010.asp
The nature of the monthly returns, coupled with the distinction between true disbursements and expenses, means that this change isn’t straight forward.
Please call us for details or to access the download. We advise every iLaw user to read the SP27 notes that can be accessed from the iLaw main menu Help link on the menu bar.
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| | SP26 - LSC Form Changes and new iLaw features
Service Pack 26 Form Changes October 2008
- Crime Module : CDS1 Version 7, CDS2 Version 4, CDS3 Version 8, CDS4 Version 6, CDS5 Version 2, CDS7 Version 8, CDS18 Version 1 (Previously the EC-Claim 1 Crime Version 2), LF1 Version 2
- Family Module : Controlled Work 3A Version 3, Controlled Work 3B Version 3, Controlled Work 3C Version 3, CLSCLAIM1 Version 11
- Immigration Module : Controlled Work 2(Imm)
- Civil Module : EC Claim 1 Version 3, Controlled Work 1 & 2 MH
Crime Module
CDS6 Filters : The new filters on the CDS6 screen allow you to group by claim and include closed files on your CDS6 and included in your submissions.
CDS6 View Breakdown: The View Breakdown screen now includes a Matter Breakdown. All matters featured on the CDS6 now show with the key information your firm needs to see such as the fee and the difference from the costs reported.
Litigator Graduated Fee Screen: Litigator Fee Interim Payments
iLaw Accounts
Disbursement Report: An extensive report for disbursements and expenses entered into iLaw
See our guides for making CDS6 Claims and CMRF Claims with iLaw Professional and iLaw CK.
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| | SP25 - LSC changes to rates and fees for July 2008
The Service pack 25 update includes:
- Crime Module: Police Station Codes (affects choices in Client Details, Setup and Billing screens); Police Station Fixed Fees; CDS6
- Family Module: Rates, Billing and Time Records screens
- Immigration Module: Rates, Billing and Time Records screens
- Civil Module: Rates, Billing and Time Records screens
- All Modules: Time Records NEW Sort function and Documents NEW sort function
New police station codes
The Legal Services Commission has issued a revised list of Police Station Codes. This includes new police stations and non-constabulary stations, as well as some amendments to the original codes.
CDS6 Version 7 July 2008
The LSC has now re-issued police station fixed fees as vat exclusive amounts. All CDS6 claims are to be reported exclusive of Vat from 1st August 2008. From August 2008, on your July 2008 claim, you will notice a change in the way your iLaw CDS6 screen is calculated and it may seem to add up to less than you were expecting.
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| | SP24 - LSC changes April 2008
The following areas in iLaw have been changed for Service Pack 24 released in April 2008:
- Crime Module: CDS5, CDS14, CDS15, CDS16, CDS17, LF1, LF2, EC Claim 1, Police Station Codes
- Family Module: Controlled Work 1, Claim 1A, Family Codes, EC Claim 1
- Immigration Module: Controlled Work 2, Controlled Work 3A, Controlled Work 3B, EC Claim 1, Controlled Work 3C, BUS, COA, FLR(M), FLR(O), FLR(S), FLRIED, NTLTOC, SET(M), SET(O), SET(F)
- Civil Module: Controlled Work 1, Controlled Work 1&2 (Mental Health), Controlled Work 4, TFF CMRF, EC Claim 1
- All Modules: KPI Reports – Criminal and Civil Key Performance Indicator Reports. For LSC information regarding these reports, please visit:
www.legalservices.gov.uk/docs/civil_contracting/ProviderTrainingPack270907v1.3.pdf
- Accounts: Credit Notes
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| | LSC changes October 2007
The Legal Services Commission have announced significant changes to the following fee schemes which will take effect from October 2007. These changes are in accordance with the reform programme which originated with the report of Lord Carter. The following descriptions have been provided by the LSC and provide a simple overview of the extent of these changes.
Family
Family Help Graduated Fee Scheme
From October 2007 the LSC will implement a standard fee scheme for private family work called Family Help - Private. The model will consist of two levels of graduated fees, defined by where a case finishes and the nature of the work. These fees will apply to all matter types i.e. children and/or financial. The scheme will involve an exceptional case threshold which will be carried out (subject to exceptions and exclusions) where advice has been provided at levels 1 &2. Family help fee structure for Level 1 (national) and 2 (London/non London) will be set at a national level, while the fees at Level 3 are at regional levels based on five geographic regions using existing LSC offices.
Family Care Proceedings
From October 2007 the LSC will implement a graduated fee structure for care proceedings with 3 levels. Level 1 will be Legal Help, Level 2 (Family Help - Lower) will be an intermediate level of service to encourage the provision of pre-proceedings advice, in accordance with the Review of the Child Care Proceedings System, in an attempt to resolve matters without recourse to the court where appropriate, or to narrow the issues in dispute in proceedings as a minimum.
Levels 1 and 2 will be funded as Controlled Work. Level 3 is Legal Representation and will be funded as Licensed Work.
Immigration and Asylum
A graduated Fee is being introduced for the majority of Immigration and asylum cases from October 2007. Graduated fees will apply to all asylum and immigration cases lodged with the Home Office from 1 October 2007.
The graduated fee scheme will consist of two stages:
- Legal Help - advice and assistance in relation to immigration, nationality, asylum, deportation or terms of entry to stay in the United Kingdom; and
- Controlled Legal Representation (CLR) - preparation and advocacy in relation to proceedings before the AIT.
There will be a single fee for work done under Legal Help in connection with the initial application. At the appeal stage providers will make the decision to grant CLR and then claim one fee for a case that concludes before the substantive hearing or a different, higher fee if representation is also provided at the substantive hearing. Some additional services may also have been provided. These are priced at a fixed fee per service exclusive of VAT.
Civil
Tailored Fixed Fees will be replaced from 1st October 2007 by the TFF Replacement Scheme for all civil categories of controlled work, with the exception of Mental Health, Immigration & Asylum, Family - Private Law and Family - Public Law (see above). This will replace a scheme where individual suppliers were paid a fixed fee based upon their historical claims with a national fixed fee for all suppliers. TFF Replacement will apply only to Profit Costs and Counsel, with Disbursements being paid as claimed. Fees will be paid on a national basis for all provider types.
Crime
Police Station Fixed Fees
Fixed fees will be introduced for legal aid work in the Police Station from 1st October 2007, helping the market to prepare and re-structure in advance of the rollout of best value tendering for quality assured services from October 2008. They will cover all work undertaken on cases, including travel and waiting, although disbursements will continue to be paid separately. The new fees are based on local areas that will ensure that fees are sensitive to local factors such as traveling time, mix of cases and local practices. The fixed fee is based solely on the scheme location of the attendance. There will be provision for exceptional cases.
All Disciplines
- LSC Online will receive submissions for September 2007 and then be switched-off on 21st October 2007.
- SMS will handle all submissions from October 2007 onwards
- All cases reported from October onwards will have new reporting standards. This means significant changes to the information being collected and reported on the CDS6 and Consolidated Matter Report Form.
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