News – Page 19
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NewsDespondent defendants say Supreme Court costs ruling is ‘alarming’
Calls for civil procedure rule committee to intervene after judgment on costs set-off.
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NewsClaimant loses in Court of Appeal despite defendant offering no evidence
Travel operator did not challenge or cross-examine expert evidence in sickness claim.
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NewsPI firms ‘saved from ruin’ by vital Supreme Court costs ruling
Judges rule that defendant cannot set off its costs against the claimant costs under QOCS scheme.
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NewsClaimant sector braced for Adelekun costs verdict from Supreme Court
Judges will decide whether defendant costs should be set off against claimant’s damages.
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NewsInsurers already flouting ban on pre-med offers, says claimant chief
Solicitors’ group also concerned about ‘significantly lower’ number of injured people making claims.
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NewsIrwin Mitchell sells low-value PI business as 80 staff switch firms
Minster Law buys book of 20,000 cases as it targets dominance of the PI market.
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NewsCourt allows credit hire charges to be set out in solicitor’s email
Judge dismisses appeal from insurer who said evidence was inadmissible.
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NewsClaims firm’s shares slide as profits fall
NAHL posts a pre-tax profit but the short-term outlook is gloomy.
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NewsClinical negligence reforms imminent as Hunt lambasts ‘obscene’ costs
The government restates its pledge to consult on an overhaul of the system.
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News‘Check your clients’ - Insurer’s plea to PI lawyers after fraudster jailed
Londoner had taken legitimate claims and arranged for fraudulent claimants to be added as passengers.
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NewsCourt rules claimant was exaggerating but not fundamentally dishonest
Judge rejects that exaggeration was ‘conscious’ and upholds damages and costs award.
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NewsCourt rejects Slater and Gordon bid to end costs recovery cases
Judge also orders standard disclosure in major victory for lawyers trying to claw back costs.
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NewsPublic wants outright cold call ban after most tormented by CMCs
Three years after legislation, survey finds continued anger over calls about personal injury claims.
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NewsPI claim to proceed despite tribunal settlement
Court rejects submission that second claim in civil courts is abuse of process.
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NewsPI firm opens new business with financial adviser
Joint venture will see listed adviser combine with 130-year-old firm.
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NewsClaimant ‘unreasonable’ for not using portal on overvalued case
Claimant initially valued case at more than £25,000 but settled for less than half.
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NewsNew cooperation in clinical negligence claims could last beyond pandemic
Parties have made greater use of service by email and remote settlement meetings during lockdown.
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NewsAnexo shares slide after takeover is called off
Owner of PI firm Bond Turner unable to recommend offer to shareholders.
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News‘Perplexed’ claimant was not fundamentally dishonest, appeal confirms
Case 'a classic illustration of when the appeal court ought not to seek to go behind the careful findings made by the trial judge'.
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NewsLawyers and insurers end lockdown co-operation agreement
Statement of intent ends - but some of the collaborative measures are set to stay in place.