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Court of Appeal dismisses mesothelioma claim from widower


Court of Appeal dismisses mesothelioma claim from widower

Defence lawyers welcome clarification about risk principle in asbestos-related claims.

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 MoJ rules out wider access to compensation scheme for child sexual abuse victims


MoJ rules out wider access to compensation scheme for child sexual abuse victims

Lawyer who represents victims says government has placed reform on the ‘too hard pile’.

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 Co-founder of Hodge Jones & Allen retires


Co-founder of Hodge Jones & Allen retires

Patrick Allen qualified in 1977 and set up London firm Hodge Jones & Allen from a Euston squat.

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 Court slams expert witness for mixing up twins in abuse case


Court slams expert witness for mixing up twins in abuse case

Ruling highlights dangers of expert reports that are 'factually inaccurate, and lacking in enquiry and analysis'.

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 Judge praises defence solicitors for trying to keep claim active


Judge praises defence solicitors for trying to keep claim active

Claimant representatives pinned failings on 'rogue' fee-earner, as defence lawyers went ‘above and beyond’ to sustain the action.

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 Judge rejects 'fishing expedition’ in PI firm's data claim against defence practice


Judge rejects 'fishing expedition’ in PI firm's data claim against defence practice

Data protection claim brought after hundreds of firm’s PI cases were analysed.

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Review of PI reforms announced as MoJ defies Treasury


Review of PI reforms announced as MoJ defies Treasury

Justice minister challenges Treasury’s optimistic assessment with new review of Civil Liability Act.

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Whiplash reforms: motorists got pennies, insurers got millions


Whiplash reforms: motorists got pennies, insurers got millions

Promised £35 annual saving turned out to be just £15 — and even that’s debatable.

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 Whiplash reforms have cut insurance costs, Treasury says


Whiplash reforms have cut insurance costs, Treasury says

Government report reveals average savings of 4% for motorists, though benefits fall short of original £35 target.

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 Whiplash tariff increase date confirmed


Whiplash tariff increase date confirmed

New rates will be in place until 2027 when tariff will be reviewed again.

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'Badly amiss': Judge blasts £100k case wrongly issued in London


'Badly amiss': Judge blasts £100k case wrongly issued in London

Claimant lawyers argued that administration of cases in the county court was 'comparatively woeful'.

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 Brain injury claim settles for £27.4m after low offers rejected


Brain injury claim settles for £27.4m after low offers rejected

Case manager had told claimant’s family to switch to specialist brain injury solicitors.

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 Personal injury portal claims taking more than a year


Personal injury portal claims taking more than a year

Portal, set up in 2021 for RTA claims valued at less than £5,000, was intended to be a simpler way of settling claims.

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 'Watershed moment': Three-year time limit to be removed for child sexual abuse claims


'Watershed moment': Three-year time limit to be removed for child sexual abuse claims

Lord chancellor says changes recommended by Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse are long overdue.

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In depth: Are defence lawyers rushing too readily to 'fundamental dishonesty' allegations?


In depth: Are defence lawyers rushing too readily to 'fundamental dishonesty' allegations?

Claimant lawyers say accusations of fundamental dishonesty are being used as a tactic to bully clients, with few consequences if they fail. A solution to strike the right balance could be found in costs.

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