June
The Deregulation Act removes the red tape but not the need for careful consideration
The Deregulation Act 2015 was introduced with the aim of reducing the burden of legislative “red tape” upon business. Section 9 and Schedule 3 of the Act will be of great interest to motor insurers as…
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Jackson in Action: case law
In our regular monthly round up of cases we look at the effects of the changes to the Civil Procedure Rules under the Jackson Reforms:
Read moreLatest developments from the MoJ and elsewhere affecting future claims handling
Michael Gove has now been Minister for Justice for 6 weeks and earlier today he gave his first speech in his new role. It seems a good time now in the early days of the new government to look at both…
Read moreLooking ahead
An update on forthcoming cases, consultations, legislation and key developments to look out for.
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New government but similar approach to reform?
While no clues could be found in last month’s Queen’s Speech as to what package of reforms this government might pursue in the world of injury claims, it is fair to assume that the new Conservative…
Read moreResiling from admissions and relief from sanctions
In this recently published judgment, the court had to consider the relationship between the rules on withdrawing admissions, setting aside judgment and granting relief from sanctions. Perhaps…
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The end of the road?...
On 17 June the Supreme Court handed down its judgment in the matter of Higgins Construction plc (“Higgins”) v Aspect Contract (Asbestos) Limited (“Aspect”). The decision, which focuses on the…
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Occupiers’ liability: Duty owed to trespassers
In April this year, the High Court in Buckett v Staffordshire County Council dismissed a claim against a local authority brought by the claimant after falling through a skylight whilst trespassing on…
Read moreDWF Case Update: Employers’ liability
Following on from the recent Court of Appeal decision in West Sussex County Council v Fuller, Sue Howes reviews her successful defence of Johnson v Hartlepool Borough Council, a further reminder that…
Read moreDWF Case Update: Highways
It is regularly argued by claimants in highways cases where pre-accident inspections are carried out close to the accident date, that those inspections must have been inadequate and that there must…
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