Legal
Legal Update: Occupiers Liability: Swooping seagull fall not owner’s fault
Judge rejects argument in Kelly v Riverside Inverclyde (Property Holdings Ltd (2014) that the building occupier was responsible for seagulls nesting. Steve McDonagh reports.
Brands can 'bring trust' to law firm joint ventures
Alternative business structures are granting clients access to a wider range of legal services, despite the ongoing controversy surrounding the models, according to Parabis Group commercial director Tim Roberts.
DAS unveils two new ATE products
Legal expenses insurer DAS has unveiled two new after-the-event insurance products, aimed at speeding up the process of obtaining cover for solicitors.
North of the Border: A claims revolution approaches
The Scottish regime for costs – or expenses, for those of us living north of the border – has long been commendably straightforward.
Quinn family seeking compensation from state in £3.6bn lawsuit
The family of Quinn Insurance founder Sean Quinn has filed a €4.5bn (£3.6bn) lawsuit against the Central Bank of Ireland, the Minister of Finance and 10 directors of the Anglo Irish Bank.
DWF partner facing election as first lawyer master of Worshipful Company
DWF partner Graham Dickinson may become the first lawyer elected as master of the Worshipful Company of Insurers on July 17.
Too late for UK to follow Ireland's lead on injury board model
The chief executive of Ireland's Injuries Board has said it is too late for a similar personal injury compensation model to be established in the UK.
Legal Update: Occupational Disease: Collins provides limitation law guidance
Lung cancer case provides helpful guidance that will assist defendants in occupational disease cases. Nick Pargeter and Malcolm Keen report
When is the driver of a car not driving the car?
When is a driver at the wheel of a moving car not actually ‘driving'? The answer in one fatal accident case is an important reminder not to take facts at face value but always to dig deeper.
Law Commission drops third-party fraud project from reform programme
The Law Commission has confirmed strike-out legislation relating to third-party fraud will not be included in its 12th programme of law reform.
Division of claims complaints costs unfair First 4 Lawyers says
Ministry of Justice proposals on how the Legal Ombudsman's costs for handling complaints against claims management companies are recovered disproportionately penalises those working in personal injury, First 4 Lawyers says.
Riot Damages: A north and south divergence
2014 appears to be the year for appeal cases dealing with riot damage.
Impact on premiums of ‘heroism' Bill questioned
The Social Action, Responsibilities and Heroism Bill, announced in the Queen's Speech, will have little impact on insurance premiums, according to insurance law firm Browne Jacobson.
DAS appoints BDM for Northern region
Legal expenses insurer DAS has appointed Audrey Henshaw as business development manager for the Northern region.
Legal Update: Occupiers Liability: Trespass incident results in rejected claim
Judge rejects argument moat was a ‘hidden trap’ as Dover District Council defends claim. Lauren Gosnell reports on a case that offers further comfort to occupiers
Alternative Business Structures: A quick fix?
The ownership of legal firms by non-lawyers via alternative business structures has always been contentious – but as the Transport Select Committee launches an investigation into the models Post finds out whether the existing structures are being used as…
Aerospace union appoints HFW partner as legal advisor
The International Union of Aerospace Insurers has appointed Holman Fenwick Willan partner Giles Kavanagh as its new legal advisor.
Solicitors face being struck-off over PI non-diclosure
Twenty-three law firms face being struck off if an investigation by the Solicitors Regulation Authority finds they withheld information in order to gain professional indemnity cover.
Arag notches 9% increase in GWP for 2013
Legal expenses insurer Arag has seen its UK operation boosted by expanded gross written premiums for 2013, while profits have also improved.
SRA investigating law firms over non-disclosure to insurers
A total of 23 law firms are being investigated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for non-disclosure to insurers following last year’s professional indemnity insurance renewal.
Insurers predict Riot Act rethink after Sony fire ruling in industry’s favour
Parliament ‘almost certain to change the law’ regarding consequential losses
North of the border: A case of contributory negligence
A recent case provided a rare example of a pedestrian being more at fault than a driver in an accident claim
Legal update: International Law: Whose law is it anyway?
Alistair Kinley and Angel-Maria Sealy outline the ramifications of a case that resulted in much deliberation over whether English or German law should be followed
Hill Dickinson launches reputation product
Hill Dickinson's insurance business group has developed a reputation risk audit product.