25 February 2016

Supreme Court departs from precedent over damages calculation date in mesothelioma case

A Supreme Court ruling has found that a mesothelioma victim’s family was under-compensated by almost £53,000 because of the date...

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24 February 2016

Fixed costs don’t apply if a claimant beats their own Part 36 offer, says Court of Appeal

Assessed costs should beat fixed costs when claimants secure more than they had proposed to settle for in their Part...

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24 February 2016

Slater and Gordon suspends share trading on Australian stock market

Slater and Gordon has suspended trading in its shares less than a week before it is due to publish its...

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18 February 2016

Government looks to cap CMC fees

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has set out proposals to restrict the level of fees that claims management companies can...

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17 February 2016

Liability problems lie ahead with driverless cars, says Horwich Farrelly

Horwich Farrelly has warned that the growth of driverless cars on public roads will cause problems when proving liability in...

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15 February 2016

Canadian funder plans to lend more than £50m to UK PI practices

A Canadian law firm financier, which launched in the UK last October, has said that it plans to lend more...

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11 February 2016

Management buy-out signals new era for Spencers Solicitors

Spencers Solicitors has undergone a management buy-out. Current managing director Robert Landman (pictured, right) has acquired a majority stake in...

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9 February 2016

Hudgell Solicitors moves into new London offices and recruits top clinical negligence lawyer

Hudgell Solicitors has bought new offices in London’s Fleet Street and added a another leading legal figure to its team....

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