Judicial College Guidelines: what’s new in the 15th edition?
The 15th edition of the Judicial College Guidelines was published on 26 November 2019. John Cuss considers some of the key changes in this latest edition.
The new discount rate – striking a fair balance?
The personal injury discount rate has been set at −0.25%, effective from 5 August 2019. John Cuss reviews the decision and the reasons behind it.
Queasy money? Curing travel sickness claims
An epidemic of holiday sickness claims has plagued the travel industry over the past couple of years. Stephen Mason examines the impact of new regulations.
Winner takes all: How far should the personal injury reforms go?
Following the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) consultation “Reforming the Soft Tissue Injury (Whiplash) Claims Process” earlier this year, the personal injury (PI) sector is about to face a radical change. Matthew Cotton, vice-chair of the Civil Litigation Section examines the opposing views and comments on the likely effects of the ...
Extending fixed recoverable costs: change is coming for litigators
The government is consulting until 17 January on extending fixed recoverable costs across civil litigation. If implemented, they will represent some of the greatest changes for civil litigators since the 19th century, says Kerry Underwood.
What happened in the world of clinical negligence litigation in 2019?
James Bell of Hodge Jones & Allen offers a personal take on developments in medical negligence, including significant recent cases and proposed changes to fixed fees.
Funding switch cases – the retrospective sting in the tail
What’s changing in clinical negligence litigation?
Book review: Kerry Underwood on Personal Injury Small Claims Portals
Managing fixed costs in clinical negligence work
Book review: Clinical Negligence Claims by 9 Gough Square
'No room for negotiation': why clin neg fixed costs will be a disaster
Government paves the way for launching whiplash portal
Ahead of the launch of the new whiplash portal on 31 May 2021, the government has updated the rules for small claims.
Whiplash reforms delayed to May 2021
Overseas Operations Bill will strip armed forces personnel of their rights, says Law Society
Whiplash diagnosis allowed by video link – for now
Regulating beauty treatment – client stories wanted
Whiplash reforms delayed to August 2020
Whiplash claims portal – how to register
Proposed time limit for armed forces claims
Changes to the whiplash claims process
Royal assent for whiplash reforms
Case note: Moreno v Motor Insurers Bureau [2016] UKSC 52
Nokes v Heart of England Foundation NHS Trust [2015] EWHC B6 (Costs)
Burrett v Mencap Ltd [2014] EW Misc B50 (CC)
Library FAQ: Scott schedules
Cox v Ergo Versicherung AG [2014] UKSC 22
Rehill v Rider Holdings [2014] EWCA Civ 42
