Judge rues ‘attritional warfare’ in PI case
‘Great deal of time and money spent by solicitors on both sides attacking the opposing party’, says Mr Justice Edis.
Daniel ShenSmith
Leasehold reform blow over landlord redress
Government will not mandate membership of an ombudsman scheme.
In-house warned on slavery statement
Big companies slow to comply with transparency requirements of Modern Slavery Act.
Court of Appeal upholds ‘slightly worse off’ asbestos ruling
Lord Dyson rules retired electrician is entitled to compensation from employer that caused fraction of disease.
Ruling sets asbestos compensation benchmark
Claimant entitled to compensation from employer in proportion to its contribution to disease.
Insurers to step up fraud fight after Supreme Court victory
Court ordered a claimant to repay around £120,000 after his claim against an insurer was proved to be false.
‘Black box’ recorder used in liability trial defence
Firm says the strength of its data proved the policyholder’s case.
Insurers to step up fraud fight after court victory
Supreme Court ordered a claimant to repay around £120,000 after his claim against an insurer was proved to be false.
Linklaters escapes ‘unprecedented’ disclosure order
High Court says strong grounds required to direct a review of e-disclosure in claim against mining company.
Judge orders SDT to try again after botched strike-out
Mrs Justice Thirlwall says the prosecution case was not an abuse of process.