2020
Scotland Focus
Our monthly round-up of developments dominating the legal landscape in Scotland.
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Beware of the "eggshell personality"
Edward Cleary reviews the judgment of Mrs Justice Farbey in Morrow v Shrewsbury Rugby Union Football Club Limited (2020) and considers the causal implications for insurers dealing with claims brought…
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Ian Ford -v- The Firm of W & A S Bruce [2020] SCKIR 9
Saamir provides commentary on the recent case of Ian Ford -v- The Firm of W & A S Bruce [2020] SCKIR 9, where a Sheriff Court provided clarity on the current standing of the law of prescription in…
Read moreLindsay Ogunyemi, DWF - In Coversation with Scott Manson, Advocate
Scott Manson called to the Scottish Bar in 2014 and practices with Axiom Advocates. He specialises in commercial disputes and is regularly instructed to defend professional negligence actions across a…
Read moreThe Prescription (Scotland) Act 2018
The Prescription (Scotland) Act 2018 received Royal Assent on 18 December 2018. On its unanimous passing by the Scottish Parliament on 8 November 2018, the Communities Safety Minister Ash Denham…
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Reforms watch and analysis of portal data & civil justice statistics
After the February hiatus, Claims Portal Co have released the latest Portal statistics showing a downward trend across the board. We also have the recent quarterly civil justice statistics and review…
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Looking ahead
An update on forthcoming cases, consultations, legislation and key developments to look out for.
Read moreReforms Update – Delay finally announced, with the added bonus of some outstanding policy decisions as well
Today we have finally had confirmation from the Lord Chancellor that the reforms are being delayed to 1 August 2020 – link here: Implementation of the Whiplash Reform Programme - GOV.UK
Read moreScotland Focus
Our monthly round-up of developments dominating the legal landscape in Scotland.
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