Irwin Mitchell, a national firm of solicitors, is calling for the immediate settlement of 85 outstanding clinical negligence cost claims by the NHS Litigation Authority, after the High Court … [Read more...] about Solicitors urge the NHSLA to settle clinical negligence claims after High Court costs win
Has the campaign to ‘Save our Land Registry’ won the argument?
Any solicitor who deals with property conveyancing will have been both concerned and surprised by the controversial government proposals to privatise the Land Registry. After all, as agencies go, the … [Read more...] about Has the campaign to ‘Save our Land Registry’ won the argument?
Supreme Court has reinforced the supremacy of domestic law
The Supreme Court has ruled that private tenants cannot challenge a mandatory possession order by relying on the right to a private and family life under the European Convention on Human Rights. … [Read more...] about Supreme Court has reinforced the supremacy of domestic law
Justice Committee calls for a ‘substantial cut’ in employment tribunal fees
After a long and tense wait, the House of Commons Justice Committee has finally delivered its verdict on the effect of fees on the court and tribunal system. In a damning indictment the Committee … [Read more...] about Justice Committee calls for a ‘substantial cut’ in employment tribunal fees
Lawyers question the accuracy of speed cameras
Have you ever received a speeding notice and questioned its accuracy? Did you doubt the evidence presented to you, and feel sure that you had not broken the speed limit on the day in question? Well, … [Read more...] about Lawyers question the accuracy of speed cameras
The government finally concedes that it cannot meet its own timetable for introducing fixed fees for clinical negligence cases.
Personal injury lawyers have welcomed news that the government has finally conceded that it cannot meet its own timetable for introducing fixed fees for clinical negligence cases. … [Read more...] about The government finally concedes that it cannot meet its own timetable for introducing fixed fees for clinical negligence cases.
