News – Page 15
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NewsMotor fraud declining - but cost of living crisis stokes concerns
Fraud falls in the year that the new RTA portal for whiplash claims is introduced.
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NewsGarage data probe raises spectre of solicitor misconduct
Criminal prosecutions into individuals alleged to have unlawfully accessed drivers’ details to generate leads.
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NewsClaimants call for review of stagnant fixed costs
Rule-makers are warned that lawyers will leave the market if costs do not match inflation.
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NewsCMC collapses with thousands owed by Covid-hit firm
Manchester business 33 Legal Limited sold as pre-pack deal after winding up petition from HMRC.
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NewsFirm predicts 1,000 clients may join gender identity clinic claim
Clinic set to close after criticism over quality controls for new treatments.
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NewsCosts in lower-value clin neg cases ‘far exceed damages’
Medical Defence Union continues to lobby for fixed recoverable costs on claims up to £25,000.
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NewsClaims firm sees profits fall but happy with progress
Growing number of cases being distributed by National Accident Helpline to its related law firm business.
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NewsLawyers seek end to mixed injury damages roadblock
Claims for whiplash plus other injuries are being identified to test in the Court of Appeal.
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NewsE-scooters: legalise but regulate, says consumer body
Claims process 'unnecessarily arduous' for victims of accidents involving illegal use of vehicles.
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NewsNHS claims bill still rising despite new resolution approach
A record 77% of claims were resolved without court proceedings, NHS Resolution reports.
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NewsCourt blocks bid to issue 3,500 cases on just one claim form
Master Davison gives claimant firm Hugh James six months to sort out which claims will survive.
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NewsClaimants waiting six months to settle whiplash portal cases
Portal was supposed to provide quicker and more efficient routes to justice.
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NewsCourt of Appeal rejects defendant’s fixed costs challenge
Judges rule that ‘detailed assessment’ is not to be applied to level of fixed costs.
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NewsClaimant loses £49k damages as High Court overturns ‘injustice’ finding
County court had ruled that fundamentally dishonest claimant was due some money.
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NewsSlater and Gordon splits business but denies merger talk
National firm makes changes as it is denied permission to appeal costs challenges decision.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell did not have consent for £28,000 deduction, court rules
Costs judge says that £240 per hour charged for a Grade C fee earner was 'clearly unreasonably high'.
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NewsWhiplash doctor loses claim that insurers tried to ruin her
Aviva had written to solicitors questioning medical expert’s credentials and ability to practise.
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NewsClaimant jailed for contempt over £4m NHS fraud
Judge says that suspended sentence would not send the message that defrauding the NHS is utterly unacceptable.
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NewsMoJ admits thousands of unresolved claims clogging up RTA portal
Lawyers say system is not working for volume claims, as MoJ concedes implementation has been ‘a little bumpy’.
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NewsAnexo looks to ‘growth opportunities’ after positive results
Listed credit hire and legal services provider announces 53% increase in profit before tax.