6 February 2015

MoJ decides to go ahead with significant claims management fee increase

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has confirmed that it will implement a large increase in fees for claims management companies...

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28 January 2015

Ombudsman opens door to claims management complaints

The Legal Ombudsman has begun accepting complaints about claims management companies (CMCs). It now has powers to order compensation, make...

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7 January 2015

Lords pass SARAH Bill with slight amendment

A final amendment has been made to the Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism (SARAH) Bill, leaving the path open for...

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6 January 2015

Huge penalties for rogue claims management firms

Claims management companies (CMCs) who provide a bad service or bombard people with nuisance calls will now face hefty financial...

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19 December 2014

Medical experts must be accredited by MedCo by start of 2016

The Government has confirmed that medical experts looking to provide initial whiplash reports must be accredited by MedCo Registration Solutions...

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18 December 2014

Legal Ombudsman set to publish amended complaints handling rules for CMCs

The Legal Ombudsman is set to publish its amended complaints handling rules for 2015 that cover claims management regulation after...

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17 December 2014

First4Lawyers questions Claims Management Regulation fee rise

First4Lawyers has said that proposals to raise the fees for claims management regulation by up to 180% are totally disproportionate...

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9 December 2014

Government to review mesothelioma claims funding

The Government has confirmed that it will continue to review how mesothelioma claims are funded following the High Court's decision...

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