Features
The morality of the Treasury’s intervention in the motor finance appeals
By Esmaeil Momeni, litigation team lead solicitor, and Ovye Affi, a solicitor, at Manchester firm Consumer Rights Solicitors, which acts on two of the three motor finance cases going to the Supreme Court On 25 October 2024, the Court of… Read More
The basics of good client care in personal injury claims
By Adele Greenough, partner – client care and RTA at Legal Futures Associate Express Solicitors Personal injury claims are often a complex and emotionally charged process for those involved. As a legal professional, providing excellent client care is not just about… Read More
From convenience to confidence: safeguarding clients in the age of online divorce
Supporting clients who have opted to use an online divorce provider can be challenging for family lawyers, but they can offer valuable assistance to protect their clients’ interests. Educating clients about the limitations and risks of online divorce services is essential, especially to avoid pitfalls like those in Vince v Wyatt [2015] UKSC 14.
Expert evidence in medical tourism cases
Medical tourism, that is trips abroad for medical, dental or surgical treatment, is creating a rise in cross-border clinical negligence claims, which indeed are more complex than they first appear.
The ups and downs of debt enforcement strategies
With the financial climate as it is in the UK, it is increasingly important for creditors to understand all the effective enforcement strategies.
Modernising the will-making process: Embracing technology and accessibility
By Debra Burton, partner in the inheritance disputes team at Lime Solicitors The will-making process has seen a significant transformation in recent years, driven by technological advancements and a growing demand for accessible, user-friendly services. The Covid-19 pandemic was a… Read More
The challenges of social media in personal injury claims
Social media content can be a double-edged sword in personal injury claims, as either party may introduce it as evidence. While it can strengthen a claimant’s case, providing photographic or geographic proof of an incident or injury, it can also be used by the defendant to undermine it and impact credibility.
Fixed costs determination – what is it and how will it work?
The procedure, and associated fixed recoverable costs (FRCs), for seeking judicial determination of FRC disputes, come into force on 1 October 2024.
E-scooters and the law
Express Solicitors take a more in depth look at what the rules are for e-scooter use, private or rental, and what that means for anyone injured because of them.
The rise of beauty-based injury claims
Since the start of my legal career, I have been developing my practice area which fell quite unexpectedly into claims against beauticians, aesthetics providers and even cosmetic surgeons.
Blog
Blinded by the light: Can law firms survive the PE gold rush?
In a legal market where tradition collides with transformation, law firms of every size and stripe are being approached almost daily by private equity houses.
The COFA role: Balancing responsibility, risk and reality
The world of legal compliance is a pressured one, with few positions carrying the weight of personal responsibility quite like that of the COFA.
Why you should be using AI – but for the boring stuff
The legal industry is excited about AI. That’s good. But the direction of that excitement isn’t always useful. It’s the really dull tasks where AI could make a visible difference quickly.
