Legal reform
European legislators cautious over legal liability expansion
Recent legislative developments across Europe reveal a level of conservatism among legislators who are cautious over the pace at which legal liability should expand in Continental Europe.
City law firm launches free online regulatory service
CMS Cameron McKenna has launched RegZone – a free-to-view service for anyone interested in the way financial institutions are regulated.
City law firm launches free online regulatory service
CMS Cameron McKenna has launched RegZone – a free-to-view service for anyone interested in the way financial institutions are regulated.
News comment - Law Commissions: Raising the stake
Richard Evans examines the Law Commissions' latest proposals for reform of insurance contract law with regards to the issue of fraud.
News comment - Lord Gill: Call and response
After two-and-a-half years, Lord Gill published his report into civil court procedure in Scotland. Carly Stewart details the recent response by Court of Session judges.
Government accused of 'self interest' over Jackson
Legal expenses insurers have accused the government of serving its own interests following its decision to discuss the implementation of the Jackson Review this autumn.
News analysis: US reforms herald federal sector regulator
After a marathon 20-hour debate, the US Congress passed an amended version of the Dodd-Frank Bill that includes measures to create a federal insurance regulator. Katherine Blackler investigates
Airmic chief executive reveals what’s next for non-disclosure
As the Association of Insurance and Risk Managers unveiled its plans this week to tackle the failings of UK insurance law on the key issue of non-disclosure, Lynn Rouse spoke to chief executive John Hurrell to get more detail on what will happen and when.
LSB continues to build referral fees evidence
The Legal Services Board has received the advice of the Legal Services Consumer Panel on referral fees.
Legal update - residential care: A duty of care
The Department of Health consultation on charging for residential care, which recently closed, has again raised the issue of who should pick up the tab for residential care in personal injury compensation cases. Sallie Harrington and Paul Stephens…
US financial reform bill passes
The US Senate approved a sweeping Wall Street reform bill on Thursday night, capping months of wrangling over the biggest overhaul of financial regulation since the 1930s.
US financial reform delayed
In a setback for the Obama administration, Senate Democrats failed to muster enough votes on Wednesday to end debate on the overhaul of financial regulation, delaying a vote on passage.
Postbox: Reform needs consideration
Ian Drewer, CEO, Strategic Risk Partnerships, writes to Post editor Jonathan Swift.
US financial reforms stumble in Senate
The most sweeping overhaul of US financial services rules since the Great Depression stumbled in the Senate on Monday as Republicans united to prevent action on the bill.
Zurich seeks to help brokers navigate MoJ claims review
Zurich has launched a guide for brokers that aims to help them prepare for the implementation of the Ministry of Justice road traffic accident personal injury claims protocol.
Comment - insurance law reform: Reform can't wait
Now plans to reform the legal framework for commercial insurance have been delayed, buyers are increasingly taking action to strengthen their rights in the event of a claim. John Hurrell argues the archaic law governing pre-contract disclosure is…
MASS Chairman welcomes delays to RTA process
The Motor Accident Solicitors Society has welcomed the Ministry of Justice’s decision to delay the implementation of the new RTA process to 30 April from 6 April.
News analysis: Financial Services Bill - Nuts and bolts
The Financial Services Bill is going through the legilslative process. Daniel Preddy and Martin Langley explain why more debate is needed about some of the proposals.
Claims Club: IDSL issues stark warning over RTA claims process
Claimant lawyers flouting the new process for low value road traffic injury claims will be reprimanded and their details passed to the Ministry of Justice.
Claims Club: Kinley - calculate the cost of Jackson to you
Alistair Kinley urged liability insurers to "run the numbers" on Lord Jackson's suite of proposals, designed to cut civil litigation costs, "to see if they work for you".
View from the Top: The money-go-round
I've had a go, on the back of a large envelope, at breaking down where the money goes that Mr Customer spends on his motor insurance. Just what happens to a typical £400 premium?
Aviva's new GI boss lambasts UK ambulance-chasing culture
In his first full interview David McMillan tells Post he will take up the issue with the Association of British Insurers.
Financial Services Authority issues Walker Review consultation paper
The FSA has issued a consultation paper on effective governance standards within firms which aims to implement a number of recommendations in the Walker Review.
Have your say: The Jackson Report
Do you think that the recommendations of the Jackson Review will be derailed - as Lord Justice Jackson himself fears - but a change of Government?