Since our annual Medical malpractice insurance forward view 2024 was published in February a number of developments have happened, which those indemnifying medical professionals should be aware of.

Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil CBC [2023] EWCA Civ 1416, heard last year, confirmed that a Court can order a mediation (or other non-court alternative dispute resolution).

The DCP is the pilot of an online portal for the management of certain civil claims.

Summary of all the cases of note this year.

The Civil Liability Act 2018 requires the Government to review the Personal Injury Discount Rate (PIDR) in England and Wales at least every five years, with the formal review starting on 15 July 2024 and due to be completed by 11 January 2025.

General damages cover the damages payable to the injured party for pain suffering and loss of amenity (PSLA) as opposed to quantifiable economic losses known as special damages.

Following any award of compensation to a Claimant, the Claimant’s solicitors are entitled to recover their costs and disbursements such as expert fees. In some cases, the costs being sought can be far greater than the damages awarded.

This insight focuses on the proposed new standard method of assessing housing need for local authorities.

The Government has now published its Renters’ Rights Bill (the Bill), setting out its proposed reforms to housing law in England. The Bill is similar to the previous Renters (Reform) Bill, put forward under the Conservative government, but does differ.

In Tesco v USDAW and others, the Supreme Court held that the Court of Appeal was wrong to overturn the High Court’s decision to impose a permanent injunction against Tesco to prevent it from ‘firing and rehiring’ a group of staff.

The Construction Leadership Council has issued essential guidance on the golden thread, aimed at those involved in the design, construction, and management of higher-risk buildings.

Episode 5 in our “step-by-step” video series, helping you to prepare for the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023.