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Article 22 out 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 16 out 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 9 out 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.
Case review 30 set 2020
In this case, J v A South Wales Local Authority [14.09.20], the claimant successfully appealed a decision in which permission had been granted to resile from admissions.
Article 24 set 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 21 set 2020
The intricacies of Part 36 have been further illustrated by the judgment in this High Court case (Blackpool Borough Council v Volkerfitzpatrick Limited), where the court was asked to consider the impact of a withdrawn Part 36 offer and how the ‘reasonableness’ of rejecting such an offer should influence the liability for costs.
Article 12 ago 2020
In this edition of the PI brief, we highlight a recent decision where insurer was not permitted to intervene to dispute liability and some procedural wins for defendants on psychiatric expert evidence and costs sanctions for exaggerated claims.
Article 12 ago 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.
Article 24 jul 2020
On 27 April 2020, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care announced the availability of new death in service benefits for eligible NHS and social care staff providing vital frontline work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Article 6 jul 2020
Last Saturday saw a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions with the opening of certain businesses and venues in England including cafes, restaurants and pubs. The government’s guidance to these businesses includes requirements around personal data capture.
