By: 17 September 2024

Work underway on ‘costs budgeting-lite’ and guideline rates for counsel, says Birss at ACL Roundtable 

Lord Justice Birss, deputy head of civil justice, has announced that work is underway to introduce new rules on costs...

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By: 11 January 2024

Allianz rejects alleged personal injury claim as fraudulent

Allianz has revealed details about a personal injury claim resulting from a court case in 2023. The incident involved an...

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By: 10 March 2023

IFED secures first serious crime prevention order

The City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED) has secured its first ever serious crime prevention order against...

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By: 26 April 2022

Legal profession reacts to proposed fixed costs cap for clinical negligence claims

The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) and other groups representing the legal profession used the now-closed consultation on the proposed fixed...

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By: 29 November 2021

DAC Beachcroft’s secures important ruling in low-value data breach claim

The cyber and data risk team at law firm DAC Beachcroft has secured a decision in the High Court that found a low-value data breach claim should be simplified and...

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By: 16 March 2021

Handl Group launches new credit hire business, Kirsty McKno to lead

Handl Group is launching a new credit hire business that will aim to improve access to mobility for customers following...

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By: 19 January 2021

It’s time for the government to listen on whiplash reforms

With the long-awaited whiplash reforms and portal delayed again, what does the MoJ still need to do before they finally...

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By: 18 November 2017

On red alert

Claims of overcharging are an increasing risk for claimant firms, says Mickaela Fox Since the 2013 Jackson reforms introduced new...

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