The Damages Claims Portal (DCP) – a discussion of the challenges faced by practitioners
The Damages Claims Portal (DCP) is a digital service allowing registered legal professionals to issue a claim for damages on behalf of their client on an online portal. John Cuss explores some of the challenges faced by practitioners since its launch.
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.
A2J: The case against the government’s whiplash reform proposals
Access to Justice (A2J) is leading the charge against the government’s plans to raise the small claims limit for PI claims. Here, A2J chair Martin Coyne explains why the evidence justifying the reforms is flawed - and how solicitors can get involved in their campaign.
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.
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
Arbitrate, don't litigate
Whiplash reforms delayed to August 2020
The launch of the new portal for whiplash claims has been delayed from April to August 2020.
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
