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Remote working should be embraced as a catalyst for change & the breaking of (bad) habits, says Ken Young

The plans for reform to injury litigation are a disaster in the making & will only make matters worse, says Dominic Regan

The government’s U-turn on ADR (alternative dispute resolution) in the small claims portal will give insurers an incentive to deny liability for whiplash claims, an MP has claimed

Theo Huckle QC, Nick Brown and Frederick Powell

There will be many ‘forgotten victims’ of the COVID-19 pandemic in need of compensation, Doughty Street Chambers’ barristers have said

Brighton solicitor Sam Elsby, a specialist in head injury cases, accidents abroad and workplace accidents, has taken over the reins as president of the Association of Personal injury Lawyers (Apil)

A rugby spectator who exaggerated his injuries has had 15% knocked off his recoverable costs

Reforms to whiplash claims are to be delayed for a third time, to April 2021, due to COVID-19, the Lord Chancellor has confirmed

Claimant and defendant personal injury lawyers have collaborated to produce a set standard of practice for cases during the COVID-19 crisis

Richard Scorer & Kim Harrison provide an update on the work of the Independent Inquiry into Child Sex Abuse & consider its future role

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Haynes Boone—Louise Woods

Haynes Boone expands global capabilities with addition of Louise Woods as chair of international disputes

DWF—John Gilfedder

DWF strengthens Global Risks practice with strategic hire of aviation partner in London

Shakespeare Martineau—10 newly qualified solicitors

Shakespeare Martineau appoints newly qualified solicitors

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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: Rugby claims reprieved

More than 500 former rugby players can pursue brain injury claims despite serious failures to disclose documents ordered by the High Court

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: 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

Haynes Boone—Louise Woods

DWF—John Gilfedder

Shakespeare Martineau—10 newly qualified solicitors