The authority said its chosen method had been proposed by Urbaser Balfour Beatty (UBB), as the council did not have a preferred method, or technology, for the job.
Plaintiff lawyers often criticize the lodestar method, saying a simple percentage fee does a better job of aligning their interests with those of the plaintiffs.
For those unable to find paid work, an unpaid internship might seem like a useful method of gaining valuable experience, recommendations and even future job placement.