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Supreme Court rejects appeals in whiplash mixed-injuries case

The Supreme Court has unanimously rejected the appeal and cross-appeal against the decision on how judges should value claims that combine both whiplash and non-whiplash injuries. It upheld the approach of District Judge Hennessy at first instance and then the… Read More

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Post Office makes “policy decision” to stop using ‘without prejudice’

The Post Office has made a “policy decision” to remove the label ‘without prejudice’ from its Horizon Shortfall Scheme compensation letters, against legal advice.

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MPs’ support for Legal Services Act review divides opinion

MPs’ backing for a review of legal regulation has split opinion in the market, pitching the Legal Services Consumer Panel and Professor Stephen Mayson against the Law Society.

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Legal aid data collection “too great a burden” on providers

Collecting data on the distances people travel to access legal aid and lawyers to represent them “would put too much of a burden on providers,” the Ministry of Justice said yesterday.

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Defendant law firms “scaring off” legitimate employer’s liability claims

At least £284m has been unclaimed from accidents at work in 2023, with workers increasingly reluctant to seek compensation from their employer, according to National Accident Helpline.

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Shell seeks millions in costs from law firm over failed oil spill claim

Listed law firm Rosenblatt is facing the prospect of having to pay out millions of pounds after the High Court allowed proceedings for costs orders against it to proceed.

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SRA fines “unfair” and “schizophrenic”, solicitors argue

The Solicitors Regulation Authority’s approach to fines has been branded unfair and “schizophrenic” in the wake of hefty penalties handed out to solicitors convicted of drink-driving.

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Ex-solicitor struck off for bribes fails in bid to return to profession

A former solicitor struck off after being jailed for five years for perverting the course of justice has failed in his attempt to return to the profession.

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Knowles: Time for an “integrated” strategy for access to justice

Government, lawyers, the pro bono sector and advice agencies need to come together to create a new, integrated strategy for access to justice, a High Court judge has argued.

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MPs: Case to review Legal Services Act “growing stronger and stronger”

The case for re-examining the regulatory framework created by the Legal Services Act 2007 is “growing stronger and stronger”, MPs have told the government.

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