February
Articles matching "moj"
New Justice Secretary needs no introduction to current MoJ reform programme
The current government reshuffle has led to the appointment of David Gauke MP, as the new Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor. He is believed to be the first solicitor to hold the job.
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Discount rate: judgment day?
Yesterday morning the Lord Chancellor Liz Truss announced by way of a statement to the London Stock Exchange that she was “undertaking to review the discount rate for personal injury damages awards,…
Read moreWhere do the latest political post-EU referendum developments leave the government’s civil justice reform agenda?
The task of anticipating future developments on matters of key significance to insurers following the quite unexpected result of last week’s EU referendum vote remains an almost impossible one. The…
Read moreGovernment intention to follow through on reforms still in place while APIL conference responds to the threat
Over the last two days in Birmingham the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers has been having their annual conference. It is worth having a look at what came out of it not only as a keynote address…
Read moreLatest developments from the MoJ and elsewhere affecting future claims handling
Michael Gove has now been Minister for Justice for 6 weeks and earlier today he gave his first speech in his new role. It seems a good time now in the early days of the new government to look at both…
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New government but similar approach to reform?
While no clues could be found in last month’s Queen’s Speech as to what package of reforms this government might pursue in the world of injury claims, it is fair to assume that the new Conservative…
Read moreWhat does Michael Gove's appointment at the MoJ mean for insurers?
Like the General Election result, yesterday’s news that Michael Gove is to be the next Secretary of State for Justice was not expected news. It was reported on Friday that Chris Grayling was keen to…
Read morePotential impact of intended dramatic increases in court issue fees
Late last Friday afternoon came the news from the MoJ that they were intending to substantially increase court fees for issuing proceedings. It may not quite be hyperinflation, but it’s not often that…
Read moreWhen is an expert not an expert?
Will Balfry and Laura Scott review a case which highlights the importance of making appropriate enquiries of an expert’s suitability.
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Can MedCo do the business?
When the MoJ announced that it intended to reform the way that expert reports were commissioned in personal injury cases, it was always likely that the second phase of whiplash reforms would be the…
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