Personal injury lawyers had their worst fears realised last week when the government confirmed it wants to press ahead with the raft of personal injury reforms flagged up in George Osborne’s last autumn statement. The consultation on personal injury, which includes a number of potential changes to the small claims limit and a removal of general damages for soft-tissue injuries, is expected to be published imminently.
[Read more…] about Ministry of Justice set to impose £5,000 small claims limitBlog
LJ Jackson commissioned to lead the government review on fixed recoverable costs
Lord Justice Jackson is to lead a new review of fixed recoverable costs, HM Judiciary announced last week. Commissioned by the Lord Chief Justice and Master of the Rolls, the review will take forward the government’s commitment to a new costs regime, outlined in September’s Transforming our Justice System consultation paper.
[Read more…] about LJ Jackson commissioned to lead the government review on fixed recoverable costsThe majority of the public still trust solicitors when it comes to Will writing claims Will Aid
If you’re considering making a Will in order to safeguard and guarantee your family’s long-term future, who’s the best person to consult? The answer is a solicitor. We would say that, wouldn’t we? Yet, this is not a recommendation we’re making for ourselves: this is a recommendation based on a survey by the highly respected organisation Will Aid – a special partnership between the legal profession and 9 of the UK’s best-loved charities.
[Read more…] about The majority of the public still trust solicitors when it comes to Will writing claims Will AidMinistry of Justice opts into EU family law proposal to counteract any Brexit risk
Despite the recent referendum vote in which the majority of UK citizens opted to leave the EU, the government has none the less decided to opt into a European Commission proposal to repeal and replace the main legal instrument – Brussels 11A regulation – which has applied to civil law cases since March, 2005, and helps international couples resolve divorce and child custody disputes involving more than one country.
[Read more…] about Ministry of Justice opts into EU family law proposal to counteract any Brexit riskTravel agents lobby Parliament in a bid to cut down on bogus holiday illness compensation claims
Holiday operators have sought to table an urgent meeting with the government in an attempt to control the growing numbers of claims made after people have fallen ill while away. So what’s the problem and why are holiday operators so concerned?
[Read more…] about Travel agents lobby Parliament in a bid to cut down on bogus holiday illness compensation claimsHealth Secretary calls for an end to litigation culture in maternity cases
Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, announced today that he is going to begin a consultation on a new voluntary compensation scheme. The new ‘rapid resolution and redress’ scheme for victims of clinical negligence during maternity care, will, he hopes, be more transparent, settle complaints more quickly and allow medical staff to speak openly about maternity care failings and learn from mistakes.
[Read more…] about Health Secretary calls for an end to litigation culture in maternity cases