By: 7 July 2016

Councils cannot take into account personal injury claims when assessing care contributions, says Local Government Ombudsman

The Local Government Ombudsman (LGO) has ruled that capital from personal injury claims cannot be taken into account when assessing...

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By: 15 June 2016

Fundamental dishonesty: a claimant solicitor’s perspective

After Newcastle-based Winn Solicitors struck a significant blow against defendant insurers seeking to make allegations of fundamental dishonesty, legal director...

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By: 6 May 2016

Claims Management Regulation Unit raids two CMC offices

The Claims Management Regulation Unit (CMRU) has raided the offices of two claims firms suspected of making thousands of nuisance...

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By: 19 April 2016

Eclipse’s Proclaim Practice Management Software solution rolled out in six-figure deal at Walker Foster Solicitors

Eclipse Legal Systems, the Law Society’s sole endorsed legal software provider, today announced the implementation of its Proclaim Practice Management...

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By: 14 April 2016

Watchdog warns of increase in nuisance calls due to PPI time limit

Which? has warned the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) that putting a time limit on claiming compensation for mis-sold Payment Protection...

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By: 12 April 2016

Six-figure claims against dentists quadruple in a decade

The number of claims exceeding £100,000 against dentists has quadrupled in a decade, according to the Dental Defence Union. According...

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By: 6 April 2016

Horwich Farrelly achieves success in first stage of battle against ‘£400 club’

Horwich Farrelly has obtained a decision on three cases heard at Cardiff County Court last month, which opens the door...

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By: 31 March 2016

Crystal Legal unveils rebranded website in attempt to clean up PPI claims image

Crystal Legal has unveiled its new look website as it tries to detoxify its image as a Payment Protection Insurance...

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