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Landmark High Court ruling confirms availability of civil remedies for criminally sanctioned Companies Act breaches
Richard Clayman
8 April 2015
Insult and injury - how much is 'fair' compensation?
Last night, I read two very different stories in the London Evening Standard. The first was in relation to an unfair dismissal claim from a banker, and a good example of our justice system working well. The other story told of a young boy who died in a workplace accident, and left me feeling very frustrated with the limitations of our legal system.
5 March 2015
Can I litigate without publicity? - Anonymity in personal injury and clinical negligence claims
A recent Court of Appeal decision has made it easier for children and “protected parties” (adults who lack mental capacity to conduct their affairs) to have their identity protected when settling a claim for personal injury or clinical negligence.
6 February 2015
Private eyes - impact of NHS outsourcing of eye care to the private sector
This winter has revealed to us all just how fragile our Accident & Emergency care services have become when faced with a perfect storm of simultaneous increased demand and cost, as well as changes in NHS structural management.
26 January 2015
Court fees to escalate - who will pay?
The current court issue fee to start formal proceedings in a civil claim worth over £200,000 is £1,515 rising to a maximum of £1,920 for the highest value claims. In proposals set out in the government’s second consultation document published on Friday 16 January 2015 , the Ministry of Justice announced that it has decided this issue fee should be set at 5% of the value of the claim, capped at £10,000 for claims over £200,000 with a 10% discount if lodged electronically. This represents over a 6 fold increase in a claim worth £200,000, for example. Substantial increases in other fees are also proposed.
22 December 2014
Quick Guide: Delayed Diagnosis of Giant Cell Arteritis
This little known but not so rare condition can have a devastating impact on patient’s lives if warning signs are missed. Undiagnosed or untreated, Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) can cause serious problems including permanent vision loss.