News – Page 36
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NewsDefendant lawyers join court fees condemnation
Justice minister Shailesh Vara has confirmed fees for all claims above £10,000 based on 5% of the value of the claim.
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NewsForces claims not subject to fees regime
Three members of the military brought claims against the Ministry of Defence after suffering an injury during training.
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NewsTop judges express ‘deep concerns’ over fees proposal
Senior judiciary united in opposition to new court fees.
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NewsMore road accident claims post-Jackson
According to the RTA Portal website, 837,317 claim notification files were created last year – more than 4,000 up on 2012.
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NewsSociety warns of CMC compensation shortfall
Differences between law firms and claims management companies mean enforcement will be difficult, says Chancery Lane.
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News‘Ridiculous’ heroism bill clears Lords hurdle
Legislation requiring judges to consider context of alleged negligent action passes final parliamentary stage.
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NewsCMC profits hold up despite Jackson changes
First4Lawyers continues to be successful, but questions new fees regime.
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NewsLeading PI lawyers concerned by whiplash plans
Firm leaders warn of consequences of government's MedCo system for medical experts.
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NewsHeroism bill survives Lords vote
Government succeeds in pushing Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill through another parliamentary stage.
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News‘Surviving Jackson’ author closes firm
Jeff Zindani concentrates on consultancy business as administrators called in.
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NewsPI nuisance calls still plaguing consumers
Information commissioner says accident claims are third most common cause of complaints.
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NewsPI firms prepare challenge to whiplash changes
Government says cab-rank rule for medical experts ensures independence and competition.
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NewsNHS increases use of sleuths for suspect claims
Commissioning of private surveillance has increased significantly in five years.
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NewsOmbudsman unsure of CMC complaint costs
Service also targets accepting complaints about accountants carrying out probate work.
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NewsMedCo should end third-party capture, Grayling tells ABI
Justice secretary gives details of independent medical expert system.
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NewsLying trio jailed after insurer brings contempt committal
Claimants made false statements for car accidents that never happened.
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NewsLabour calls for early LASPO review
Shadow justice minister lambasts ‘systematic attack’ on claimants and their lawyers.
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NewsSarah bill: peer withdraws whiplash curb amendment
Measure in Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill would have abolished damages payments for less-serious claims.
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NewsInsurer in line of fire over client capture
Gavin Edmondson Solicitors is preparing for a court showdown with an insurer that went behind its back to settle claims.
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