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Half the law firms that previously handled low-value RTA (road traffic accident) claims have ditched the work because it is no longer economically viable, research has shown

David Mayor on why it’s vital to understand the needs of the client when pursuing civil claims for abuse

Dominic Regan gears up for the costs case of the year & considers the tip of an approaching iceberg of litigation against solicitors…

Slater & Gordon has been ordered to provide details of alleged ‘secret commissions’ paid by an insurer, in a test case that could open the ‘floodgates’

The whole basis of the clinical negligence system needs reform, a committee of MPs has said

Proposed clinical negligence costs reforms are ‘unfair’ to injured patients and families of patients who have died, and would act as a barrier to access to justice, personal injury lawyers have warned

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has dropped plans for further reforms to whiplash claims for the time being, prompting relief among claimant personal injury lawyers

There has been a rise in disclosures of historic abuse in sport. Writing in this week’s NLJ, David Mayor and Alastair Gillespie, look into what can be done about this shocking issue

Andrew Barns-Graham offers some reflections on the jurisdictional gateway, in light of Brownlie

Pain ahead for lawyers? Dominic Regan takes a look into his crystal ball for the future of fixed costs & recounts a particularly unfortunate disclosure…

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Pro Bono Week marks silver jubilee

The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK

NLJ this week: Pro bono’s silver lining

Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice

NLJ this week: Wrong expert, costly exit

Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case

NLJ this week: Time for judges to break their silence?

Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues

NLJ this week: Discounted damages, different costs

A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims

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Personal injury

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa