Tag: MOJ
Legal aid work in family cases drops 27% compared to the same quarter last year
According to figures published by the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), legal aid work in family cases has dropped 27% compared to the same quarter…
Fixed report fees announced for whiplash claims
The proposed reforms have now been finalised and agreed by the Civil Procedure Rules Committee and the Statutory Instrument, The Civil Procedure (Amendments No. 6)…
New government crack down on fraudulent whiplash claims
Ministers plan a total block on compensation for accident victims found to be exaggerating their injuries – and honest motorists are set to benefit. The…
New Negligence Law for England & Wales proposed
The Ministry of Justice has proposed additional factors for consideration when deciding negligence cases that seek to ‘tackle the growth of compensation culture’ and support…
Harmans Costs Brief – May 2014
It’s another impressive Costs Brief brimming with costs news and analysis. Featuring articles on interest on costs and CPR 47 Costs Practice Direction 32.5 plus useful…