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Case review 23/05/2023
In a very recent decision, HH Judge Andrew Li of the District Court (Judge) has tightened control over adducing of expert medical evidence in personal injury (PI) cases, particularly those in the District Court. He observed that it was high time for the courts and practitioners not only to consider but to actually make wider use of a single joint expert (SJE) rather than respective medical experts appointed by opposing parties.
Article 16/05/2023
Last year, the Civil Justice Council Costs Working Group was charged with taking a "strategic and holistic look at costs, particularly given the ongoing transformation of civil justice into a digital justice system". On 10 May 2023, the Working Group published its final report and recommendations, offering an insight into the likely direction of travel for costs in civil claims. In this article, we provide an overview of the responses to the consultation and the recommendations put forward.
News 12/05/2023
Kennedys has promoted liability claims specialist Emily Unger to the Australian partnership.
Article 12/05/2023
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, also known as the ‘Protect Duty’ or ‘Martyn’s Law’, aims to keep people safe from terrorist attacks by introducing proportionate security requirements for certain public venues.
Article 26/04/2023
The tragic Manchester arena bombing that occurred on 22 May 2017 has prompted a campaign for legislation to better protect the public from the risk of terrorist attacks. The UK Government has confirmed that it will introduce legislation (commonly referred to as the ‘Protect Duty’ or ‘Martyn’s Law’) focused on improving the safety and security of public venues in the UK in spring 2023.
Article 23/03/2023
In a robust decision handed down recently, HH Judge Andrew Li of the District Court (Judge) said “this is by far the worst case I have come across in my 10 years sitting on the bench” and that “such appalling conduct on the part of an officer of the court must be stopped in our profession, in particular in [Personal Injury] litigation.”
Article 20/02/2023
Menopause affects 51% of the population. Despite this, a recent Parliamentary inquiry into menopause in the workplace found a systemic lack of awareness or understanding of menopause. In this article, we delve into some of the risks that employers could face as a result of a lack of understanding or support for women experiencing menopause symptoms in the workplace.
Report 30/01/2023
Drawing on our experience across various risks, this 2023 insurance forecast report highlights some of the key trends that we anticipate will shape the insurance agenda for 2023 and beyond.
Article 12/12/2022
A summary of key developments including the key civil justice priorities for the Civil Justice Council and Ministry of Justice, the discount rate in England & Wales, fixed recoverable costs, and the Health and Safety Executive’s annual report.
Article 05/12/2022
Against the background of the cost of living crisis, we explore employers’ legal duty to protect employees from stress at work, and the Health and Safety Executive’s recommendations for recognising and supporting employees.
