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19/03/2025

Older drivers aged above 70 have 'less choice' due to strict age limit rule

https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/motoring/older-drivers-aged-above-70-34889516

Car insurance firms will often impose an age limit on policies - meaning some elderly road users could be locked out of certain products and services when looking to renew

19/03/2025

Should cyclists be forced to have insurance?

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/news/opinion/should-cyclists-be-forced-to-have-insurance-5041814

In June 2023, the Italian Government sought to make changes to road safety laws which would require cyclists to wear helmets, carry number plates and have liability insurance.

12/03/2025

Airlines including Jet2 push for major change that could see you out of pocket

https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/europe/airlines-including-jet2-push-major-34843797

Airlines are pushing for a major change to compensation rules, which could say passengers across the Europe including the UK, out of pocket if their flight is delayed

12/03/2025

Will AI Turn Lawyers Into Care Bears?

https://www.artificiallawyer.com/2025/03/12/will-ai-turn-lawyers-into-care-bears/

A survey conducted by Simmons & Simmons of over 500 legal heads has found – perhaps as one would expect – that legal AI use will drive major changes to the market over the next 10 years. But al…

12/03/2025

Costs judge allows £700 an hour in biggest departure from guidelines

https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/costs-judge-allows-700-an-hour-in-biggest-departure-from-guidelines

A costs judge has allowed a leading US law firm to recover partner costs at £700 per hour, said to be the largest ever departure from the guideline hourly rates.

11/03/2025

Liverpool Fans Able To Have Injury Claims Heard In UK Regarding 2022 Champions League Final

https://liverpooloffside.sbnation.com/2025/3/7/24380255/miscellaenous-liverpool-fans-injury-claims-heard-in-uk-from-2022-champions-league-final-paris

A judge in the UK made the ruling on Friday after efforts from UEFA to block the decision.

26/02/2025

Majority of professional indemnity claims are against solicitors

https://www.legalfutures.co.uk/latest-news/majority-of-professional-indemnity-claims-are-against-solicitors

More than half of professional indemnity cases issued in the High Court over the past five years were against solicitors, according to new figures.

26/02/2025

Court and tribunal fees: updates from April 2025

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/court-and-tribunal-fees-updates-from-april-2025

An update on upcoming increases to selected court and tribunal fees.

25/02/2025

Why You Should Never Accept a PI Settlement Offer Without Seeking Legal Advice

https://www.lawnews.co.uk/blog/why-you-should-never-accept-a-pi-settlement-offer-without-seeking-legal-advice/

A personal injury settlement offers a quick and easy way to move on after an accident. The insurance company hands you a check, and you put the whole ordeal behind you.

13/11/2023

Ministry of Justice announces plans to raise up to £42m extra a year by increasing some court fees by 10%

https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/10-court-fee-increase-to-raise-42m-a-year/5117875.article

Court users should help to reduce the burden on taxpayers, government proposes.

08/11/2023

Giving a voice to the voiceless: the benefits of pro bono and how to get involved

https://www.barcouncil.org.uk/resource/giving-a-voice-to-the-voiceless-the-benefits-of-pro-bono-and-how-to-get-involved.html

Barrister Karl Anderson discusses his experience of undertaking pro bono work, and urges colleagues to volunteer in what can be 'life changing' work, both for clients and for legal professionals themselves.

08/11/2023

Court of Appeal to hear on compulsory mediation in Japanese knotweed case

https://www.lawgazette.co.uk/news/landmark-case-on-compulsory-mediation-opens-in-court-of-appeal/5117817.article

Welsh local authority argues nuisance claim should be stayed until the claimant has engaged with other alternative dispute resolution options.

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