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Article 10/22/2020
In Scotland, the introduction of Qualified One Way Costs Shifting (QOCS) together with the economic downturn resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, has arguably created fertile ground for an increase in fabricated, misrepresented and exaggerated claims. Ongoing vigilance is therefore vital.
Article 10/16/2020
There is a wealth of data generated by electronic devices or apps that the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) permit disclosure of, but in reality it is often overlooked by both parties in litigation. Rule 31.5 and the Practice Direction to Part 31 of the CPR permit disclosure of electronic documents.
News 10/09/2020
We are pleased to announce that the publication of the 2021 edition of The Legal 500 UK has seen us ranked as a ‘top-tier firm’ in nine practice areas.
Article 09/24/2020
Aside from the horrific cost to life of the COVID-19 pandemic, the economic cost is widely acknowledged to mean a serious recession, the likes of which have not been seen in modern times. No one is immune to its effects and insurers are no different.
Case review 08/27/2020
In a decision that grabbed a number of headlines, The Court of Appeal has significantly reduced an award of whiplash damages, highlighting the importance of the appropriate reference to the Book of Quantum by the judiciary and practitioners alike.
Article 08/12/2020
The Seventh Edition of the Ogden Tables was published on 1 August 2011. Much has changed in the intervening nine years as the Explanatory Notes to the Eighth Edition make clear, not least Brexit, a global pandemic and gradually declining improvements in life expectancy.
Case review 08/10/2020
This decision illustrates the considerable reluctance of the courts to strike out claims, with such orders whilst available, being very much orders of last resort.
Case review 08/10/2020
In a decision handed down on 29 July 2020 the Court of Appeal ruled on the continuing personal injury and dependency claim by Lady Christine Brownlie against Four Seasons entities.
Article 07/23/2020
This article examines the impact of the pandemic on personal injury hearings and outlines the authors’ recent experiences following the resumption of in person trials.
Article 06/19/2020
A summary of key developments including an update on the practical implications of COVID-19 on the management of RTA litigation; the whiplash reforms; changes to the rules on statements of case, statements of truth, and witness statements; and consultations on e-scooter trials and the potential regulatory framework for micromobility vehicles.
