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The whole basis of the clinical negligence system needs reform, a committee of MPs has said

Proposed clinical negligence costs reforms are ‘unfair’ to injured patients and families of patients who have died, and would act as a barrier to access to justice, personal injury lawyers have warned

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has dropped plans for further reforms to whiplash claims for the time being, prompting relief among claimant personal injury lawyers

There has been a rise in disclosures of historic abuse in sport. Writing in this week’s NLJ, David Mayor and Alastair Gillespie, look into what can be done about this shocking issue

Andrew Barns-Graham offers some reflections on the jurisdictional gateway, in light of Brownlie

Pain ahead for lawyers? Dominic Regan takes a look into his crystal ball for the future of fixed costs & recounts a particularly unfortunate disclosure…

The Law Society has issued an announcement regarding the new mandatory online process for bringing claims under the Damages Claim pilot scheme, governed by CPR PD 51ZB

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has published guidance for using its online Official Injury Claim Service

The Civil Justice Council (CJC) has recommended a simplified procedure for civil claims worth £500 or less, in its final report on ‘The resolution of small claims’

Vijay Ganapathy & Walker Syachalinga examine some key issues raised in the latest rulings on personal injury

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Trowers & Hamlins—Paul Batchelor

Trowers Hamlins strengthens Birmingham Office with senior corporate partner hire

Birketts—trainee appointments

Birketts welcomes largest ever Trainee Solicitor cohort for 2026

Sidley—James Sherlock

Sidley Expands Private Equity Practice With James Sherlock in London

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NLJ this week: Family ties count

A divorced woman has secured funding to participate in her former husband’s inquest after the Legal Aid Agency reconsidered repeated refusals

NLJ this week: Thirlwall inquiry’s unfinished business

The Thirlwall Inquiry has exposed a ‘complete failure’ to protect babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital, but its recommendations must now be put into practice

NLJ this week: Parliament’s curious exit

MPs cannot simply resign their Commons seats. Instead, they take a nominal Crown office, usually the Chiltern Hundreds or Manor of Northstead, which disqualifies them from sitting

NLJ this week: Planning’s direct route

Developers in areas with poorly performing councils can apply directly to the Planning Inspectorate for permission under section 62A of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990

NLJ this week: The cost of uncertainty

When does a solicitor’s retainer become a contentious business agreement? The Court of Appeal’s decision in Broadfield Law UK LLP v Barnes shows that listing hourly rates alone will not do, leaving firms and clients uncertain about their rights over bills

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Personal injury

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Trowers & Hamlins—Paul Batchelor

Birketts—trainee appointments

Sidley—James Sherlock