A woman denied access to her late partner's work pension because they were not married has been told by the UK’s highest court that she is entitled to the payments. The Supreme Court ruling extends … [Read more...] about Supreme Court rules unmarried woman is entitled to her late-partner’s pension.
Our claim to fame…
A couple of years ago and before my time, we ran an advertising campaign to coincide with Valentine's Day. You could say this campaign was a success although not necessarily for the right reasons! It … [Read more...] about Our claim to fame…
Court of Appeal rules pre-action disclosure applications subject to fixed costs
The Court of Appeal has rejected an appeal on behalf of an injured pedestrian in a crucial costs dispute. Lord Justice Briggs ruled that the claimant in Sharp v Leeds City Council was … [Read more...] about Court of Appeal rules pre-action disclosure applications subject to fixed costs
Government unveils clinical negligence fixed costs plans
Health secretary Jeremy Hunt has finally announced details of the fixed costs regime for clinical negligence cases. Speaking about the plans Mr Hunt announced that there would be a 12-week … [Read more...] about Government unveils clinical negligence fixed costs plans
The High Court rejects an Association of British Insurers’ request for judicial review on personal injury compensation discount rate
The High Court has dismissed a last-ditch attempt by insurers to delay the government’s announcement on the rate used to calculate discounts on compensation awards. The Association of Personal Injury … [Read more...] about The High Court rejects an Association of British Insurers’ request for judicial review on personal injury compensation discount rate
Bad employers are getting away with poor practices and evading justice, claims Green Party MP.
Green MP, Caroline Lucas, has claimed bad employers are ignoring their legal responsibilities and getting away with poor practices and evading justice. Her claim comes after a response to a written … [Read more...] about Bad employers are getting away with poor practices and evading justice, claims Green Party MP.
