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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..

Online Published Date: 15 March 2017

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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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