All Consumer issues, debt and bankruptcy articles – Page 3
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NewsUS class action outfit lands in Liverpool to target VW claims
Arrival of New York heavyweight intensifies competition for a slice of the 'dieselgate' litigation.
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NewsCCJs against consumers drop for first time in five years
Latest figures from the Registry Trust report statistics of judgments against both businesses and consumers.
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NewsVW action prompts new call for 'opt-out' group claims
More than a million motorists could miss out on compensation, Slater and Gordon claims.
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Law Report9 July 2018
This week’s starred law reports include a public spaces protection order, consumer protection, a transfer of liability in a banker-client relationship, personal data protection and gender equality in pensions.
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OpinionBOOK REVIEW: Where complex litigation is akin to space exploration
Sovereign Defaults Before Domestic Courts
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NewsCounty court judgments hit record levels
Registry Trust information also shows increase in succesful claims against businesses.
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NewsGovernment shelves bill to cut '19th century red tape' around logbook loans
Law Commission says it is disappointed with HM Treasury's decision.
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NewsLeigh Day kicks off universities claim with pre-action letter
Firm is second to bring claim under for breach of contract over lost teaching hours.
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NewsGovernment seeks to champion ADR in consumer rights drive
Research methodology reveals just three solicitors were asked for their opinion on alternative dispute resolution.
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NewsNew public body may probe solicitor ban on pro bono debt advice
Solicitors risk committing a criminal offence if they breach a prohibition under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
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NewsCity firm backs huge group action case against Google
High Court claim alleges Google breached data of millions of iPhone owners.
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NewsLaw Commission tries to cut '19th century red tape' around logbook loans
Proposed Goods Mortgages Act would give vulnerable borrowers additional time to seek debt advice.
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NewsAppeal to proceed in £14bn landmark Mastercard action
Quinn Emanuel says it has identified 'manifest errors' in Competition Appeal Tribunal ruling.
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NewsMortgage repossession claims on the rise
New figures show trend is towards increase in lenders taking decisive action, but numbers still way off 2009 peak.
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Law ReportBankruptcy
The Crescent Farm principle had no application in the case of the passing of property to a trustee in bankruptcy.
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NewsPublic satisfied with lawyers - but consumer panel still not happy
Satisfaction levels and trust in lawyers rising slightly, while unbundling is failing to take off.
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NewsLitigation funder makes damages guarantee to MasterCard claimants
Augusta putting money behind group claim brought in relation to intercharge fees.
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NewsCourt rejects Irwin Mitchell bankruptcy petition against client
National firm hand-delivered document to debtor, but he claimed to be living on the other side of the country.
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Ukraine judged to have inadequate defence in $3bn Russian debt claim
Mr Justice Blair denies defence bid in case seen as tester for English courts’ clout.