Legal
Polish law firm OKW joins global legal network Insuralex
Olczak-Klimek van der Kroft Węgiełek has been elected as a Polish member of independent global insurance law network Insuralex.
Zelle Hofmann opens London office
Law firm Zelle Hofmann Voelbel & Mason is opening a London office in January to address the growing needs of clients in the London and European insurance markets.
Zelle Hofmann launches London operations
US law firm Zelle Hofmann Voelbel & Mason has opened its first London office in a bid to target the London and European insurance markets.
North of the Border: Career path uncertain in cancer case
In Helen McGlone v Greater Glasgow Health Board (2012) the pursuer alleged that the defenders misinterpreted two cervical smear tests in 2006 when she was aged 26.
Law report: Environmental condition surveys considered vital before any work is carried out on land
Law reports contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Ruling of GP negligence not subject to prior patient care
Law reports contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Appeal decision turns on wording
Law reports contributed by law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Claimant view: David v Goliath
Genuine claimants are made to suffer by the government's 'draconian measures' in support of insurers, says Tom Jones.
Review of the Year: Legal - bracing for impact
The imminent implementation of major civil justice reforms has seen the legal industry spend much of 2012 preparing itself for things to come.
Post magazine - 20/27 December 2012
The latest issue of Post is now available to subscribers as a digital and interactive e-book.
Mesothelioma proposals will render victims powerless
Personal injury law firm Irwin Mitchell has criticised the government's mesothelioma compensation reforms for restricting access to justice for victims.
Post Blog: Business interrupted
What can previous catastrophes tell us about the business interruption landscape following superstorm Sandy? Amy Lacey explains.
Fracking: The insurance implications
The government has given the green light for fracking to continue to extract gas in Lancashire, but what are the implications for the insurance industry? Fleur Rochester explains.
Government criticised for jumping the gun with whiplash proposals
Claimant bodies have accused the government of attempting to introduce "too much reform, too soon" following publication of the Ministry of Justice's long-awaited whiplash consultation.
Catastrophic injury: Collaboration not confrontation
Despite its inherently adversarial nature, a collaborative approach to catastophic injury claims can prove advantageous for all parties.
Law report: Passage of time weakens evidence
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Court of Appeal upholds decision to protect solicitors' entitlement to seek further advice
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Law report: Attention to risk assessment proves vital in icy conditions
Law reports contributed by national law firm Berrymans Lace Mawer.
Market moves: Willis reshuffle and new Marsh Asia-Pacific CEO among biggest changes
This week represented a big seven days for the broking community, with key changes at Willis and Marsh.
Interview: Rod Evans - Taking the bull by the horns
Assuming the role on the eve of major reforms to the industry, Forum of Insurance Lawyers president Rod Evans tells Post he is relishing the challenges ahead and looking forward to improving cross-industry co-operation.
Thompsons welcomes MoJ omission of EL and PL claims from whiplash consultation
Personal injury law firm Thompsons Solicitors has welcomed the government's decision not to include all personal injury claims, such as employers' liability and public liability, in its whiplash consultation proposals.
Insurers 'force claimants to settle for less'
A personal injury boss has accused the government of approaching the problem of whiplash "from the wrong end" by ignoring the largely legitimate number of whiplash claims.
Arch faces legal challenge in Malta over D&O policy
Lloyd's insurer Arch Insurance Company (Europe) is being challenged in the Superior Courts of Malta in connection with a directors' and officers' policy for European Insurance Group.
Post Blog: Stepping up to the plate
Are claimant law firms doing enough to tackle fraud? Jason Peto says more must be done.