15 May 2017

PI reform: Making the claims process better and fairer for all

Qamar Anwar says that the next Government should deal with PI reform through a standalone bill Claimant lawyers should not...

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14 May 2017

“Not fit for purpose” discount rate law must change, says Medical Defence Union

The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has said that the law governing the discount rate is "not fit for purpose" and...

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13 May 2017

Exchange Chambers silks accuse Ministry of Justice of “fiddling while Rome burns” with late night court pilot scheme

Two personal injury silks at Exchange Chambers have added their voices to a chorus of discontent over late night courts...

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12 May 2017

Slater and Gordon tells Watchstone Group that it will claim £600 million for fraudulent misrepresentation over Quindell legal division deal

Watchstone Group has said that Slater and Gordon intends to pursue a claim against the company for £600 million for...

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11 May 2017

RTA and PPI nuisance caller fined a record £400,000 by the ICO

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) has fined Keurboom Communications a record £400,000 after more than 1,000 people complained about the...

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11 May 2017

Insurance industry could be facing a perfect storm warns BIBA CEO, Steve White

The doubling of Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) in only 18 months, the changes to the discount rate for calculating catastrophic...

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10 May 2017

Insurers should not be allowed to shirk their responsibilities by pushing for more favourable discount rate, says APIL

The Government must not allow the insurance industry to shirk its responsibility to fully compensate severely injured people by trying...

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9 May 2017

S&G Response gets a new chairman to help steer company on the road ahead

S&G Response has appointed Charles Layfield as its new chairman. Layfield has had a career in law that spans over...

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