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NewsInsurer denied committal chance against dishonest claimant
Dishonesty claim was substantial, but court says committal bid did not have client's consent.
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NewsCourt of Appeal throws out 'wasteful' data protection claim against DWF
Appeal judge concludes challenge was wasteful of court’s time and resources.
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NewsWidow denied shot at second claim over late husband’s hospital treatment
Court rules that first settlement was intended to be full and final.
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NewsMinster makes another swoop as PI market narrows further
Chief executive says PI market requires specialist discipline and sustained investment.
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NewsRogue ex-solicitor who abandoned clients must pay £92,000 and indemnity costs
Mesh claim practitioner was found to have ignored his duties to court with no reasonable explanation.
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NewsIn depth: Former rugby pros left in limbo as group claim falters
A landmark personal injury claim by former rugby professionals was left hanging in the balance after the claimants’ lead solicitor was dismissed.
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NewsRugby players seek new lawyers as group claim hangs in balance
Court hears that the relationship between opposing sides has led to a 'toxic situation'.
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NewsNHS closes 30% fewer claims after system disruption
NHS Resolution also reveals defence spending rose more quickly than claimant lawyer costs.
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NewsMulti-office firm killed off by work slowdown and rising costs
First administrator's report on BLB Solicitors tracks causes of firm's demise, which included higher NI contributions.
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NewsClin neg lawyers say they can help fix maternity care crisis
Largest maternity review in NHS history finds more than 500 mothers and babies suffered potentially avoidable harm at one trust.
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NewsFirm denied £30,000 success fee over 'desultory' insurance checks
Judge says checks on client's legal expenses policy were designed so they would commit to a CFA.
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NewsDozens of firms exit PI as big players exert their dominance
Market moving towards consolidation and more firms likely to be squeezed out.
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NewsSolicitor and asbestos campaigner awarded OBE
Reward for a career dedicated to representing individuals with diseases such as mesothelioma.
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NewsClaimant whose £50,000 claim was cut to £3,609 not dishonest
Judge says claimant believed he was telling the truth even if his reporting of symptoms was misleading.
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NewsRecord-breaking £4m PI claim thrown out over dishonesty
Social media analysis and surveillance showed claims of life-changing injuries were wildly over-stated.
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NewsRugby head injury claim set for crucial July hearing
Sport authorities say claimant lawyers have failed to comply with court’s unless order.
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NewsFletchers plunders national rival to bring on board specialists
Group takes its clinical negligence caseload past 1,000 with latest acquisition.
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NewsClin neg lawyers say cost-cutting collaboration needs more time
SCIL criticises rush to reform clinical negligence rules, citing successful cooperation with NHS Resolution and fewer low-value claims.
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NewsNAHL shares climb as company returns to the black
Listed claims business reports 260% rise in underlying pre-tax profit for year to 31 December 2025.
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NewsMemory lane
PI reforms battle, Dibbs' steps to incorporate and a leap into the light for conveyancing: a stroll down Gazette memory lane.