Discontent continues to rage in Britain's legal system over the results of the 1999 introduction of U.S.-style contingency fees.
U.K.: "Time to scrap lawyers' success fees?"
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| Isaac Gorodetski Project Manager, Center for Legal Policy at the Manhattan Institute igorodetski@manhattan-institute.org |
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| Bridget Carroll Press Officer, Manhattan Institute bcarroll@manhattan-institute.org |



