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Case round up by Gary Knight
At the time of writing it has been 4 months since J-Day (Jackson Day) and thus far the seas have not boiled and the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse have not been spotted riding through the new costs landscape but it is still early days.…
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Brain injury victims may lose out on vital compensation warns Law Society
Personal injury victims who suffered brain damage as a result of their accident should ensure they seek the advice of a specialist personal injury solicitor who is experienced in the specific challenges their claims can bring. Vulnerable individuals who often have especially complex claims will…
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Jackson Reforms – 30% Fall in Claims Management Companies
The number of claims management companies registered to handle personal injury claims has fallen by 30% in just over a year, the Ministry of Justice has reported. According to the MoJ’s Claims Management Regulation unit, there were 1,700 such companies in June 2013, down from…
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The London Legal Walk fundraising total has passed the £500,000 mark
The London Legal Walk fundraising has passed the £1/2 million mark – and it’s still coming in say the London Legal Support Trust. Well done walkers! You can see future LLST fundraising events here – http://www.londonlegalsupporttrust.org.uk/our-events/
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The 63rd update to the Practice Directions
The 63rd Update to the Practice Directions, dealing with amendments to the Pre-Action Protocol for Judicial Review came into effect on 1 July 2013. It amends CPR 52 and 54 and implements the Government’s curtailment of judicial review proceedings reflecting the new reduced time limits…
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Claimant solicitors beware!
The ‘Doorstep Regulations’ and Defective CFAs continue to cause problems for Claimant Law Firms Ridge v Lupton & Place Limited – DJ Obodai, Manchester County Court Following the successful settlement of the Claimant’s claim for damages against his former employer in August 2011, the…
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