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Claims Futures 2024 was held in Manchester on 12 November and discussed the new era of volume consumer litigation in the legal market.

Nov 29, 2024 · The government today announced plans for an extra £20m for civil legal aid - specifically housing and immigration work - the first increase in funding since 1996.

Oct 23, 2024 · Solicitors cannot deduct their costs from a client’s damages without their agreement to the precise amount, the Supreme Court ruled today.

Nov 22, 2024 · The whiplash tariff is set to increase by around 15%, the government announced yesterday. Claimant representatives say it is not enough, while compensators argued for no increase at all.

Dec 11, 2024 · An Essex law firm at the centre of a BBC investigation into possible abuse of LPAs has described it as “inaccurate” and “based on second or third-hand hearsay”.

Oct 22, 2024 · Last year saw significant headwinds for the conveyancing market, with falling transaction volumes and rising interest rates. But what does it mean for conveyancers and what opportunities lie ahead?

Sep 26, 2024 · The largest family law firm in the country, Stowe Family Law, has been sold by its private equity owner to a global investment giant entering the legal market for the first time.

Jan 2, 2025 · For a successful receiving party, part 36 opens up “a raft of enhancements”, as the Court of Appeal put it in 2019. However, too many practitioners come unstuck and fail to reap the rewards. Dominic Regan, who has been talking about the rule for the last 25 years, will identify common lapses and how to avoid them. He will, as always, give tactical advice too. Topics covered include: What ...

Oct 28, 2024 · The Court of Appeal has opened the door to billions of pounds worth of claims for mis-sold motor finance after finding dealers in breach of their fiduciary duty to customers.