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3 Jun 2008

Untraced driver claims to rise after Court of Appeal strikes down MIB agreement

The Motor Insurance Bureau could face thousands of claims for compensation in cases involving untraced drivers after a Court of Appeal ruling that children victim of hit-and-run drivers should be able to bring late claims for compensation in the same way as personal injury claimants in cases involving uninsured drivers (Byrne v Motor Insurance Bureau [2008] EWCA Civ 574).

3 Jun 2008

Choosing the best

Do not treat your firm's website like a second-rate flyer, says Russell Conway

27 May 2008

Civil litigation brief

Gordon Exall looks at the procedure and guidelines governing the transfer of actions from the county court to the Technology and Construction Court

27 May 2008

Pays to be reasonable

Simply agreeing to mediation is no guarantee of protection against costs. Parties must ensure they do not make unrealistic claims, says Tom Collins

27 May 2008

Clearer view emerges on the rights of light

A recent appeal court decision should lighten fears by developers that construction stands no chance if there are light obstruction issues, say Tim Foley and Simon Pulley

13 May 2008

A fatal misconception

Classifying adults as dependants until they reach 18 or leave higher education may not be as straightforward in fatal accident cases as Williams illustrates, says Michael Imperato

6 May 2008

Enforcing the enforcers

The Security Industry Authority is the only suitable body for the regulation of the private bailiff industry. However, it will not be active for some time, leaving county court certification of bailiffs to provide an improved form of regulation, says John Kruse

6 May 2008

Opinion: where next for mental health?

Providing legal safeguards for detained patients is essential in a civilised society. However, the arrival of fixed fees is making proper representation for these most vulnerable clients all but impossible, says Richard Charlton.