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The law of unintended consequences

Changes to reporting standards for whiplash injuries should drive down the frequency and cost of claims, to the benefit of buyers of motor insurance, says Peter Allchorne

Europe on the mend

Europe has found it trickier to overcome the economic downturn than most expected, but there are promising signs of life again, says Claire Bennison

Has LASPO tipped the balance too far in favour of the defendant?

Yes, says Michael Hardacre, plans for reform that had laudable intentions have fallen very wide of the mark

Health and safety gone mad?

Andrew Peters considers whether criticisms levelled at the Health and Safety at Work Act are justified

Getting a handle on driverless cars

Insurers and practitioners will need to adopt a fresh approach in light of the seismic changes looming in the automotive industry, says Ruth Graham

Should the public be barred from suing the NHS?

A blanket ban is not the answer; rather the NHS should stem legal costs by showing a willingness to settle early when negligence has occurred, believes Ed Fletcher

Will the PI market in England and Wales follow the Scottish model?

With eight firms controlling around 80 per cent of the claimant PI market north of the border, David Johnstone wonders whether the situation will be replicated here

Escaping the vultures' clutches

Meaningful and expert risk management must be the top priority for any PI business, urges Lesley Graves