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In Conversation with … Moira Hindson
Obviously there is huge focus at the moment on the structure and regulation of the audit market. We are currently digesting the contents of the Kingman Report and the report by the Competition and…
Read moreIncreasing regulatory activity - Is there a disconnect between the civil liability of accountants in law and regulatory themes?
The end of last year saw the release of Sir John Kingman's much anticipated review of the FRC, which recommended a radical overhaul of the current system including proposals that the FRC be replaced…
Read moreDWF MARKET CIRCULAR
The Superintendencia in Peru is the financial and insurance regulator of Peru. It has a significant and imposing role in the Peruvian market particularly with regard to regulating of the adjustment…
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Government response on LASPO review allows assessment of the current state of the litigation reform process
As we know, the Civil Liability Act 2018 is now on the statute book and of course sets out a new legal basis for handling whiplash claims, and it together with Small Claims Track changes which will…
Read moreDecember portal data shows impact of Christmas holidays causing lower claims intakes across the board though longer term stability in volumes remains
On a month by month basis there were significantly reduced new claims volumes in December. RTA decreased by 23.7% while across the casualty portals the decreases were PL 33.3%, EL 29.3% and EL disease…
Read moreCourt of Appeal confirms application of SAAMCO to accountants' negligence claims
On the 30th January 2019, the Court of Appeal, via a unanimous decision, dismissed the appeal of Manchester Building Society (MBS) and upheld the first instance judgment. This important decision…
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Costs: Claimant bound by settlement terms reached at stage 2 of the MoJ portal
Richard Welsh, Senior Associate in DWF's Leeds office acted for Ageas Insurance Limited in relation to a matter proceeding under the MOJ portal for low value personal injury claims, in which Ageas…
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Future losses and statistical life expectancy evidence
In substantial personal injury claims there is often an issue as to the appropriate multiplier to adopt for future losses where the claimant has health issues which are unrelated to the accident.
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Looking ahead
An update on forthcoming cases, consultations, legislation and key developments to look out for.
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