New funding model provides £1m lifeline to PI firms in first three months
A new funding scheme for law firms has already lent over £1m to personal injury firms since its inception three months ago to help them…
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Government opens door to compensation for disgruntled CMC clients
The Government has finally begun the process of transferring claims management company (CMC) complaint handling to the Legal Ombudsman, opening up the possibility of CMCs…
Legal IT supplier eclipses previous annual results
Eclipse Legal Systems has reported record operating results for 2012/13. The IT provider's last financial year 2012/13 recorded a new revenue high of £9.3million,…
New head of operations for Insurance Fraud Bureau
Stuart Gee has become the Insurance Fraud Bureau's (IFB) new head of operations. Gee is responsible for the operations and analysis teams at the…
Triangle of CMC heads banned from acting as directors
Three claims management company (CMC) directors have been banned from holding directorships after having taken money from customers seeking Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) compensation and…
Neil Hudgell Solicitor unveils London office and eyes up further expansion
Neil Hudgell Solicitors has opened up its new office in London, following the purchase of a large book of work from Harris Cartier Solicitors, which…
Government performs Mesothelioma U-turn
The Government has performed a U-turn on its proposals to introduce a new set of rules to handle out-of-court mesothelioma settlements. Ministers have opted…
Industry pioneers recognised at the Eclipse Proclaim Personal Injury Awards
Two of the most influential figures in the personal injury legal sector were rewarded for their work after being presented with the Lifetime Achievement award…
New free app allows accident victims to check insurance details instantly
A new smartphone app launched by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) on 28 November allows users to check the insurance details of any other parties involved…
Raleys judge is “out of touch” with realities of legal services
His Honour Judge Gosnell has been accused of being "out of touch" with the realities of today's legal services and how the public expects them…