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At the end of last year, the EU published the Directive (EU) 2020/1828 on representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers, commonly known as the “Collective Redress Directive”. It provides for qualified..

Online Published Date: 19 July 2021

Appeared in issue: Issue 371 - 17 July 2021

Class actions on the rise in Europe

There has been a rise of over 120 per cent in the number of class actions filed across Europe between 2018 and 2020, according to a study by CMS of class action activity in the UK and across Europe over the five-year period from 2016 to..

Online Published Date: 19 July 2021

Appeared in issue: Issue 371 - 17 July 2021

Monthly Quota

“There are almost as many lurid headlines about whiplash claims as there are claims themselves. This new system should mean legitimate cases are easier and quicker to deal with, fraudulent claims are more likely to fail and all drivers benefit..

Online Published Date: 19 July 2021

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Personal Injury

Praedicat updates litigation tracker with three new mass litigations

Online Published Date: 19 July 2021

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Covid-19

Recognition of Covid-19 as occupational disease “raises technical issues”

Online Published Date: 19 July 2021

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Risk Radar Report – Global Insurance Law Connect

Global Insurance Law Connect (GILC) has launched the third edition of its annual “Radar Report”, a collection of 19 short country snapshots giving details of the key changes to the insurance outlook in that country. The publication..

Online Published Date: 19 July 2021

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Professional Perils

One-year extension of Solicitors Indemnity Fund

Online Published Date: 19 July 2021

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Medical Mix

Big increase in stroke and heart attack deaths from working long hours

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Workers’ Rights

New workers’ watchdog created to protect workers’ rights

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Road Safety

Decrease in annual road deaths in EU in 2020

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Railways

Reduction in collisions, derailments and deaths on Europe’s railways

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NHS

Royal College of Nursing report highlights rise in sharps injuries

Online Published Date: 19 July 2021

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Costs

Association of Costs Lawyers survey finds profession busier than ever

Online Published Date: 19 July 2021

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Case Update

Medical agency fees not recoverable as a disbursement in fixed costs claims

Online Published Date: 19 July 2021

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Fraud

Fraudulent £1.2 million personal injury claim defended

Online Published Date: 19 July 2021

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Whiplash

DAC Beachcroft launches new online platform for whiplash reforms

Online Published Date: 19 July 2021

Appeared in issue: Issue 371 - 17 July 2021

Over or under-diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a diagnosis that often comes up in court in liability claims, particularly with motor accidents and workplace accidents, or any claims involving traumatic events. Its diagnosis is seen by some as..

Online Published Date: 19 July 2021

Appeared in issue: Issue 371 - 17 July 2021