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Law report: Rome II regulation on expert evidence
This law report was contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Employment tribunal wrong to apportion liability
This law report has been contributed bby law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Cyber Liability: Dangerous territory
As demonstrated by several Twitter-related defamation cases in 2012, unfiltered user-generated content means social media can be a libel minefield. How is the insurance industry responding to the ever-evolving risk?
North of the Border: SLC proposals look to strike balance
The Scottish government has given a manifesto commitment to reform the law of damages.
Keystone launches £1 post-LASPO legal cover
Keystone Legal has launched an after-the-event personal injury legal insurance cover renewal product.
Drive Assist saga leaves 15% of NAB’s members at risk
The National Association of Bodyshops is threatening legal action against the administrators of Drive Assist, after claiming the credit hire firm left 15% of NAB members “at risk” of running into cash flow difficulties after it went into liquidation.
Spanish court quashes €120m fines for "cartel" insurers
Spain's court of appeal for antitrust cases has quashed the €120m fine imposed by the Spanish Competition Commission on six insurance companies accused of price fixing.
Lexis Nexis expecting widespread interest in no claims database
Software firm Lexis Nexis are expecting to receive the first two contributions towards its ‘No Claims Database’ this month from insurers.
Happy Year of the Snake
China is a place where feng shui masters are taken seriously. They are all over the newspapers at the moment declaring what the Year of the Snake will mean for the stockmarket and your love life.
Your say: Don’t tar all with the same brush
While Post’s story on the ruling in Webster Dixon v Equity Syndicate Management and Motor Plus on non-panel law firm rates charged for before-the-event legal expenses work highlights the importance of the decision for before-the-event insurers (‘Judge…
Confusion over Autofocus retrials
Solicitors have called for clarity over settled Autofocus claims after the Court of Appeal found cases that relied on dishonest evidence provided by Autofocus should be retried.
ABI slammed for using failed argument to derail Welsh asbestos Bill
The Association of British Insurers has been criticised for fighting a proposed asbestos recovery costs Bill in Wales with a failed argument already overturned in Scotland.
BLM appointed to government Litigation Panel
Berrymans Lace Mawer has been appointed to the General Litigation Lot within the Government Procurement Service Legal Services Framework Agreement – a framework agreement designed to provide a wide range of legal services.
ULR wins High Court legal expenses insurance appeal
Legal expenses insurance provider ULR Additions has won an appeal in a case brought against the company by London law firm Webster Dixon.
Law Society backs access to justice overhaul
The Law Society has backed Government plans to introduce a regime for ‘class actions’ which it says will enhance access to justice for consumers who have suffered because of anti-competitive behaviour.
DWF completes Fishburns merger
Law firms DWF and Fishburns have merged, with the latter being fully incorporated into the former as of today.
BLD appoints new partner in Munich
German law firm BLD Bach Langheid Dallmayr has appointed Joachim Krane as new partner as of 1 February 2013.
Spain's criminal code reforms could impact D&O, broker warns
Reform of Spanish regulations governing the criminal liability of companies could impact the directors and officer’s insurance market, according to Guy Carpenter.
Law report: Third parties exonerated in workplace injury case
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Law report: Ice hockey fan hit by puck loses out after court accepts National Ice Centre employee evidence
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Law report: Non-compliance changes procedure
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Insurers and lawyers lock horns over plans to cut recoverable claims costs
The Association of British Insurers has accused claimant lawyers of attempting to derail “crucial” reforms to the electronic personal injury claims portal by launching a judicial review.
View from the Top: The whiplash gold rush
Insurers must ‘respond vigorously’ to glut of spurious last-ditch claims ahead of Laspo implementation.
Market Moves: Reshuffles at Ace Group and Axa represent week's main moves
Ace Group, Axa and Legal & General were the most active firms in the recruitment space this week, with the trio making major reshuffles. Ace rejigged its Europe, Middle East and Africa claims team, Axa added new executives to it direct and partnerships…