By: 5 November 2017

More than half of blocked drain claims made by CMCs are unmeritorious

Direct Line has warned that more than half of all blocked drain claims made by claims management companies (CMCs) are...

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By: 3 November 2017

Slater and Gordon tells shareholders to accept huge share dilution

Slater and Gordon has told its shareholders that the value of their shares will be severely diminished under its proposed...

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By: 31 October 2017

Court of Appeal: Judges can make findings of fundamental dishonesty without plea from defendant

The Court of Appeal has confirmed that judges can make findings of fundamental dishonesty, even when such a plea has...

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By: 29 October 2017

New head of casualty claims for Allianz

Allianz has appointed Mark Merrix (pictured) as its new head of casualty claims. Following a review of its technical claims...

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By: 26 October 2017

Justice Secretary confirms that small claims limit will rise to £5,000 for RTA and £2,000 for other PI cases

Justice Secretary David Lidington has confirmed that the small claims limit in road traffic accidents (RTA) will rise to £5,000,...

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By: 13 October 2017

Government issues call for evidence as it looks to curb bogus travel sickness claims

The Government has issued a call for evidence from the travel industry as it looks to curtail the UK's "holiday...

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By: 12 October 2017

MASS chair: MoJ has not learnt from the “errors” of LASPO Act and MedCo

Simon Stanfield, the chairman of the Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS), has said that he fears that the Ministry of...

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By: 11 October 2017

Former police officer and claimant law employee sentenced for stealing road traffic claims data

A former police officer has been handed a five-year sentence for stealing claims data in relation to a number of...

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