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07 February 2013
Issue: 7547 / Categories: Legal News
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Pre-paid insurance

Will plan fill gap left by legal aid cuts?

Legal expenses insurer DAS and law firm Simpson Millar have jointly launched a pre-paid insurance plan aimed at filling the gap left by legal aid cuts. The policy, “Everyday Legal”, provides cover for civil matters including employment disputes, divorce, conveyancing, education appeals, and social care law. It costs £9.99 per month for an individual and £14.99 for a family.

Issue: 7547 / Categories: Legal News
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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

Anthony Collins—20 promotions

20 promotions mark major people investment at national law firm, Anthony Collins

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley—Elaine Whiteford

Sidley adds competition litigator Elaine Whiteford in London

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys—Claudina D’Costa

Charles Russell Speechlys welcomes Claudina D’Costa as Director of Client Development Marketing

NEWS
The 25th Pro Bono Week begins today until 6 November, with events hosted by law firms, chambers, law schools and charities across the UK
Pro bono is celebrating a silver anniversary, with initiatives putting businesses and students at the heart of access to justice
Choosing the wrong expert can cost a clinical negligence claimant more than their case
Judges risk weakening their own independence by staying silent over government reforms, a leading public lawyer argues
A discount on damages does not automatically mean an equivalent haircut for legal costs in military deafness claims
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