News & Updates
Making Sense of Network Responsibilities for ARs
We consider the implications of the recent successful appeal to the Court of Appeal by a network of Independent Financial Advisers, Sense Network Limited, against a number of claims about the…
Read moreIn Conversation With….Emma Hayes, Managing Director of Digital Built Consultants Ltd
We are very grateful to Emma Hayes for making time to take part in this edition's interview. An acknowledged expert in her field, Emma is actively involved in driving progress in the adoption of…
Read moreThe Collaborative Path: At Risk of Getting Lost in Translation?
Collaboration, combined with clarity: it's a potent recipe for success, and one which has stood the test of time. Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.
Read moreConstruction Adjudication for low value disputes: TeCSA Low Value Disputes Adjudication Service CIC Low Value Dispute Model Adjudication Procedure
Whilst the object of construction adjudication is to reach a fair, rapid and inexpensive (if, sometimes, broad brush) decision of a dispute arising under a construction contract, increasingly parties…
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Looking ahead
An update on forthcoming cases, consultations, legislation and key developments to look out for.
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Scotland Focus
Our monthly round-up of developments dominating the legal landscape in Scotland.
Read moreCourting Disaster
In April 2018, we reported on the decision in Woodward and Another v Phoenix Healthcare, where the Court retrospectively validated service of a Claim Form after expiry of its validity despite it not…
Read moreDefendants' difficulties when making strike out / summary judgment applications on limitation grounds in professional negligence claims
In 2000, PwC ("the Defendant") was instructed by Mr and Mrs Evans ("the Claimants") to advise on the sale of company shares from a trust.
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Part 36 consequences for beating offer by small margin in costs assessment
In JLE v Warrington & Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, on appeal, the court has determined that a Master in the Senior Courts Costs Office was wrong to not allow a claimant the 10%…
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In a month dominated by Discount Rate news, monthly Portal data trends remain remarkably stable
The Claims Portal data for June 2019 has now been released with the strapline being, 'steady as she goes'. RTA new claims continue to drop off very slightly with consistent casualty numbers also.
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