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Keydata Claims
FSCS’s Lifemark action The FSCS has paid out millions to consumers following the collapse of Keydata in June 2009. In…
Mediation shouldn’t be seen as optional
High Court decision that highlights the importance of mediation PGF II SA v OMFS Co 2012 EWHC 83 (TCC) The claimant…
High Court decision on the recovery of “mitigation costs” under Professional Indemnity Insurance Policies
Standard Life Assurance Ltd v ACE European Group [2012] EWHC 104 (Comm) The Claimant owned an investment fund…
Claims for compensation under the Riot (Damages) Act 1886
The Riot (Damages) Act 1886 is designed to compensate people and businesses which suffer losses following riots. It…
When does time begin to run when an insurer refuses indemnity under a third party liability policy?
William McIlroy Swindon Ltd, Rannoch Investments Ltd v Quinn Insurance Ltd [2011] EWCA Civ 825 Quinn Insurance Limited…
ECJ ruling on legal expenses; Austrian law
The recent ruling in Stark v DAS Osterreichische Allgemeine Rechtsschutversicerung AG by the ECJ, whilst addressing a…
Court of Appeal decision on CFA success fees
Sousa v London Borough of Waltham Forest [2010] EWCA Civ 194 The Claimant suffered subsidence damage to his property…
High Court decision on solicitors’ undertakings
Halliwells LLP v NES Solicitors and Quinn Insurance [2011] EWHC 947 NES was approached by a new, apparently wealthy,…
Immunity of expert witnesses
In Stanton v Callaghan [1998] EWCA Civ 1176, it was held that the immunity of an expert witness extended to protect him…