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News analysis - mesothelioma: getting the right guidance
In light of a recent Supreme Court judgment, which failed to produce the sought after clarity, Brian Goodwin argues that defendants should continue to strive for authoritative guidance on mesothelioma cases.
Law report: tribunal claimant case fails over causation hurdle
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Councils face prospect of speculative asbestos claims
A local authority has failed in its bid to secure clarity over what constitutes a 'material increase' in risk where a mesothelioma claimant's exposure to asbestos is relatively low, arguably leaving councils vulnerable to higher numbers of speculative…
European Court of Human rights states findings on MGN application
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Court of appeal disallows very late amendments in MBO case
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Law report: broker failure to inform over risk requirements costs firm
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Motot Claims 2011: Survey finds 61% think MoJ RTA portal is working
The Ministry of Justice's claims portal for road traffic accidents is working effectively, according to 61% of motor claims conference delegates.
Law report: Damages allocated in sexual abuse claim
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Law report: Negligence claim struck out over police record disclosure to CRB
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Law report: Appeal finds nightclubs owe duty of care to protect guests
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Law report: Defendant's negligence did not play causative role in camera accident
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Law report: Game played in the dark raised injury risk to unacceptable level
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Motor claims: Can insurers stem the rising cost of whiplash claims?
With 93% of GPs seeing patients they believe to have exaggerated injuries in order to make a claim, Leigh Jackson asks how insurers can stem the rising cost of whiplash cases.
Law report: Proposal to settle was time limited so could not be a Part 36 offer
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Law report: Catastrophic claim dismissed due to defendant driver care
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Law report: Defendant medical evidence finds favour in whiplash case
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Law report: Protective gloves were not of a high enough standard
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Law report: After-the-event policy wording means insurer loses case
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People moves - 13 January 2011
A round-up of people moves and new appointments in the industry, as featured in the January 13 2011 edition of Post.
Law report: Asbestosis ruling expedient on evidence needed
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Law report: Court of Appeal upholds school placement decision
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Comment - Part 36: All reward, no risk
A recent Court of Appeal case highlighted the issues of funding and cost recovery. Victoria Cargill reports on the outcome.
Law report: Appeals rule out windfalls
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Law report: Slip ruling crucial as UK austerity drive kicks in
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