Legal reform
Motor Claims 2011: Food for thought
The annual Post motor claims conference has become a must-attend event for those leading the motor insurance sector.
Jackson Report: LEIG publishes response
The Legal Expenses Insurance Group has claimed that there is only the “perception” of a compensation culture in its response to the Jackson Report.
New partners join DWF’s insurance team
DWF has appointed two new partners, Ashley Mahon and Joseph Arazi, to its insurance team.
Lord Jackson pushes for full implementation of reforms
Lord Justice Jackson has outlined his intention of securing a complete implementation of his civil litigation reforms.
Motor claims: Can insurers stem the rising cost of whiplash claims?
With 93% of GPs seeing patients they believe to have exaggerated injuries in order to make a claim, Leigh Jackson asks how insurers can stem the rising cost of whiplash cases.
Campbell ruling presents "ideal situation" for Jackson
The ruling in the recent European Court of Human Rights case involving Naomi Campbell has presented the "ideal situation" to implement the Jackson reforms, Allianz has claimed.
UK insurers taking measures on gender price fears
Research and data company Wunelli has warned insurers that a possible European Court of Justice decision to overturn the UK’s opt out on gender legislation would be highly damaging to UK insurers.
Mass names new chairman
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has elected Donna Scully as Chairman at its recent AGM & Conference in Manchester.
CMS Cameron McKenna: FSA discussion paper “poorly argued”
Simon Morris, partner of law firm CMS Cameron McKenna, has criticised the FSA’s discussion paper on Consumer Protection, calling it “an ill thought-out and poorly argued paper".
Jackson's “grotesque” comment highlights the flaws in his own proposals for reform
Comments made by Lord Justice Jackson in his judgment in the Court of Appeal case of Pankhurst v. White, highlighted the fact that, if Jackson’s own proposals were adopted, solicitors would be entitled to deduct up to 25% of a claimant’s damages,…
Consumer pressure group warns Justice Committee over Jackson
The Consumer Justice Alliance Proposed has told the Justice Select Committee that reforms to civil litigation costs will leave injured victims with no route to legal redress.
Lord Sugar slams "vulture-type" lawyers in no-win no-fee outburst
The Apprentice's Lord Sugar has thrown his weight behind Lord Young's plans to cut down agressive no-win no-fee advertising in the UK.
Interview - Tim Oliver: The capacity for flux
Incoming president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers Tim Oliver tells Mairi MacDonald how the organisation plans to adapt to a changing legal environment over the coming 12 months.
Legal update - Bribery Act: Cleaning up
Euros Jones examines the implications of the Bribery Act 2010 for companies and senior officers, especially in the context of directors' and officers' insurance cover.
Law firms must become user-friendly claims Parabis boss
Law firms will have to become more user-friendly following the implementation of major legal reforms, according to Tim Oliver, chief executive of Parabis Group and incoming president of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers.
Apil rejects MoJ personal injury stance
The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has responded to the government's launch of its consultation on the Jackson Review proposals.
Lord Young rebuffs Arag as he promises action
Lord Young of Graffham has insisted that compensation culture "is not a hysteria, but a belief" in the wake of the publication of his long-awaited health & safety review.
Legal Services Board backs Consumer Panel over referral fees
The Legal Services Board has today published proposals for improving the regulation of referral fees and arrangements.
Anti-Jackson campaign group launches
A group of charities, law firms and victim support groups have formed an alliance in opposition to Lord Justice Jackson’s proposals for civil litigation cost reform.
The claimant's view: flaws in the system
A recent Adam Smith Institute briefing paper, Access to justice: balancing the risks, makes an important and welcome contribution to the debate on civil justice reform and the Jackson review — especially its analysis of the proposals as being …
Collins Solicitors responds to Lord Young’s review
Des Collins, senior partner of Collins Solicitors, has responded to the predicted conclusion of Lord Young's review.
Government set to give go-ahead to draft law reform bill
The government appears to have given the 'green light' to the draft bill on consumer insurance law reform, according to law commissioner David Hertzell. This could take effect as early as next year, he said, which is "two years ahead of when we would…
Legal update - insurance law reform: Out of pocket
Emma Rice looks at the proposed changes to insurance law, which currently does not recognise an obligation to pay damages over failure to pay claims, and what it could mean for insurers.
European legislators cautious over legal liability expansion
Recent legislative developments across Europe reveal a level of conservatism among legislators who are cautious over the pace at which legal liability should expand in Continental Europe.