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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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