Insight
There could be an increase in the cost of care claims, but a decrease in the cost of accommodation claims
02/02/23
The cost of care claims on higher value cases rose in 2022. With a limited number of carers and upward pressure on hourly rates (in part fuelled by the cost of living crisis) this trend is likely to continue into 2023.
Insight
Fixed recoverable costs (FRCs) – timetable delayed
02/02/23
FRCs in money claims (except clinical negligence) will not be implemented until October 2023 – a second extension of six months on the original timetable.
Insight
Civil Procedure Rules Committee (CPRC) may be the bearer of good news for defendants
02/02/23
Defendants may soon be able to enforce their costs against a claimant’s costs or damages obtained pursuant to a settlement.
Insight
Legal liabilities for transport of the future: e-scooters and self-driving vehicles
02/02/23
The government plans to introduce a Transport Bill this year which is likely to propose legislation to allow the use of private e-scooters on public roads (currently illegal).
Insight
Concussion in sport: the next industrial disease claim?
02/02/23
Claims by elite rugby players for neurological impairments alleged to arise from repetitive concussive and sub-concussive blows to the head, are gathering pace.
Insight
Government prepares for Personal Injury Discount Rate (PIDR) review
02/02/23
The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has issued a call for evidence to inform the decision-making process for its next PIDR review (due to be completed by July 2024).
Insight
Government issues six-week deadline for developers to sign up to remediation contract
01/02/23
Michael Gove has announced that property developers have six weeks to enter into a ‘remediation contract’ with the government or else face “significant consequences”.
In the News
Housing Case Law – January 2023
25/01/23
Our team of housing specialists summarises the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update, so you can devote more time to supporting your tenants.
Case study
Phased redevelopment at a busy London NHS acute hospital
20/01/23
In order to future proof the site, North Middlesex University Hospital needed to develop new and expanded clinical facilities, whilst also replacing ageing office accommodation used for various core support functions.
Insight
Government launches review of police officer dismissal process
19/01/23
On 18 January 2023 the Home Office launched a review of the police officer dismissal process to ensure it is effective at removing those who are not fit to serve the public.
Insight
The Court of Appeal has made its first decision on a COVID-19 related dismissal – here’s what employers can take away
18/01/23
In the case of Rodgers v Leeds Laser Cutting Ltd, the Court of Appeal (CA) had its first opportunity to consider the fairness of a COVID-19 related dismissal. We explain in this insight what employers can learn from the case.
Insight
Government plans to introduce minimum service levels in key sectors during strike action
12/01/23
The Government has responded to the recent strike action being taken in a number of sectors, including the NHS, with controversial proposals to require compliance by workers and unions with minimum service levels (MSLs) during strike action.