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Case Update
Fixed costs apply to PAD applications in ex-protocol cases
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Disability Discrimination
Acas highlights mental health well-being in workplace
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Medical Negligence
Warning over proposals to cap clinical negligence legal costs
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Product Liability
Product liability for manufacturers of connected home devices to grow
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Medical Mix
Research suggests occupational factors linked to fertility
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Equality
Government to consult on pregnancy and maternity discrimination
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Legal Moves
New head of insurance for RPC
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Legal Reforms
Warning for insurers on qualified one-way cost shifting in Scotland
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E-Cigarettes
Study finds e-cigarettes less toxic and safer to use than cigarettes
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Travel sickness fraud increasing
Contentious all-inclusive holiday sickness claims against the public liability policies of tour operators and hotels could threaten the future of the travel industry, according to BLM. It said that although this fraud is being driven by claims..
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Features
Government slashes lump sum discount rate
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Monthly Quota
“This is a disgraceful move by the Lord Chancellor, Liz Truss. As a consequence of living in the Westminster bubble, she and her colleagues have no idea of the impact this rate change will have on all motorists, who can expect to see the cost..
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No Comment!
Let’s (not) shake on it
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Government defends introduction of employment tribunal fees
The government has said that that the introduction of employment tribunal (ET) fees has broadly met its objectives. In its review into the impact of employment tribunal fees, the government said users are contributing between £8.5 million and..
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Whiplash
Likely costs and consequences of whiplash reforms
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Motor
New insurance rules for self-driving cars introduced
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Armed Forces
MoD moves to redefine combat immunity condemned by Law Society
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Tribunals
Law Society highlights impact of employment tribunal fees
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Awards & Settlements
£2.7 million in compensation for RTA brain injury
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Cost Budgeting
Cost-budgeting system sufficient for fair fees, says court
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Marine
Strengthened balance sheets but pricing pressure for P&I Clubs
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US Dimension
Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act 2017 introduced in US
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Claims News
Ruling on claim brought by estate of victim
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Professional Perils
IUA expands professional indemnity qualification
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Employment Affairs
Union call for EL/PL claims exclusion from small claims limit
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Health & Safety
Positive signs from EU occupational safety and health policy
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Sport
Heading footballs may contribute to brain damage, says study
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Government announces whiplash claims reforms
The government has introduced the Prisons and Courts Bill which it said paves the way for the delivery of a world-class court system. It said key measures within the legislation will make courts swifter, more accessible and easier to..
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