2020
August Portal Data: A glimpse of the new normal?
As the transport usage statistics creep back to the pre-Covid baseline, the Portal data shows the number of new RTA claims in August has actually dropped from July's level. We also have the quarterly…
Read moreJuly Portal Data: The upward curve continues but figures remain a long way short of normal
In our last update, we suggested that the impact of the government's easing of lockdown restrictions and the opening of pubs, shops and offices would most likely be reflected in the Portal data for…
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Abuse of process under the RTA Protocol
Edward Cleary reviews the Court of Appeal judgment in Cable v Liverpool Victoria (2020) in which it was held that whilst it should have been obvious to the claimant's solicitors that their client's…
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Company restoration and limitation periods: Do all claims remain stayed against a company in liquidation?
In a judgment handed down last week, the High Court dismissed a claimant's appeal concerning the effect of a company's liquidation on limitation in a noise induced hearing loss claim. DWF's Stephen…
Read moreReversionary Interests – A Guide
Last month we looked at the issues currently being considered by the Court of Appeal in Swift v Carpenter, and concluded that the court is likely to accept a reversionary interest model which values…
Read moreJune portal data: a slight return?
With apologies for the slight delay due to holidays (socially-distant and quarantine compliant of course!) we take a look at the latest Portal data. As the government further eases the lock-down…
Read moreClaimants' solicitors ordered to pay wasted costs following successful jurisdiction challenge
On 13 August 2020, the High Court handed down a judgment on a wasted costs application in the case of Jovicic & Ors v Serbian Orthodox Church – Serbian Patriarchy (2020). This followed a judgment…
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Vicarious Liability: A roadmap for healthcare providers
Abuse cases typically involve issues of limitation and a debate as to who should bear the legal responsibility for the actions of the wrong doer(s) via the principles of vicarious liability.
Read moreThe Appeal in Swift v Carpenter – Where will we land on accommodation?
For three days from 25 June, the Court of Appeal heard the eagerly anticipated appeal in Swift v Carpenter. At first instance, Mrs Justice Lambert accepted that the Claimant, a below knee amputee, had…
Read moreUK mining company not liable for the unlawful acts of state security in Sierra Leone
The Court of Appeal upheld the first instance judgment in Kadie Kalma & Ors v African Minerals Ltd & Ors [2020] EWCA Civ 144. DWF Law LLP represented African Minerals Ltd & Ors at first…
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