News – Page 28
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NewsMoJ set to impose £5k small claims limit
Law Society says the plans will 'completely undermine the right of ordinary people to receive full and proper compensation'.
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NewsGovernment to propose £5k small claims limit – BBC
Report says the Ministry of Justice is also set to cap minor injuries compensation at 'just over £400'.
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NewsLabour would oppose small claims limit rise
Shadow justice minister speaks out as lawyers prepare for imminent publication of consultation.
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News‘Name and shame’ solicitors benefiting from cold calls – PI group
Sector attempts to go on the front foot in lobbying government for action to reform personal injury market.
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NewsCA ruling on fixed fees to have ‘substantial’ effect
Listing for disposal counts as listing for trial for purposes of costs.
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NewsMedCo suspends 134 shell companies as new rules kick in
From now on medical reporting organisations must show they are independent and solely responsible for work received.
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Dozens probed over referral fee ban breaches
Warning notices issued to 13 claims management companies in last quarter.
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Legal cannibals: law firms fuelling rise in negligence claims
Research finds High Court seeing more professional negligence claims against solicitors.
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NewsRow brews over holiday illness claims
The Association of British Travel Agents blamed ‘aggressive sales practices of some claims management companies’.
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MoJ unveils plan to rid MedCo scheme of shell companies
All medical reporting organisations must prove they are independent and properly staffed.
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NewsPersonal injury market ‘generally working well’ – SRA study
Independent research for the Solicitors Regulation Authority says market is adapting positively to LASPO.
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NewsTravel agents bid to crack down on ‘unsubstantiated’ holiday illness claims
ABTA is now collating evidence to present to the Ministry of Justice in a lobbying mission to bring greater regulation.
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NewsManchester firms continue growth after financial surge
Clear Law and Express Solicitors adapting to personal injury reforms.
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NewsMPs to lobby Truss direct on whiplash reform
Conservative MP will be joined by colleagues at meeting with justice secretary.
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NewsABI data ‘shows insurers saving billions in claims costs’
Ongoing debate about whiplash reform continues with fresh salvo from claimant firm.
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NewsInsurers lament 'delay' to whiplash reform
Justice minister pulls out of speaking engagement at Association of British Insurers.
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NewsProlegal pre-pack deal 'best possible' for clients, staff and creditors
Personal injury firm had ‘over-leveraged’ and needed immediate rescue, say administrators.
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News‘New breed’ personal injury law firm enters administration
Prolegal Limited now linked with growing London practice keen on acquisitions.
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NewsSlater and Gordon report reveals 640 UK jobs cut in a year
Annual report reveals scale of reorganisation of the UK business.
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NewsNAHL profits rise as it expands beyond mass PI market
Share price value increases by 3% following the announcement.