Updates and Briefing Papers

Medical Products: Claims, Coverage, and Emerging Technologies – Tim Johnson

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The Rising Liability Risk of Lithium-ion Battery Fires

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Fire brigades across the UK are now tackling a lithium-ion battery fire roughly once every five hours, according to research published by global insurer QBE earlier this year.

The Law Society Proposes a Public Consultation on AI Use in the Courts

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In its response to the Civil Justice Council's (CJC) AI consultation, the Law Society of England and Wales has called on the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to launch a wider review into the use of AI across the entire justice system.

Select Medical Products: Claims, Coverage, and Emerging Technologies – David Roberts

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Select Medical Products: Claims, Coverage, and Emerging Technologies – Dr Hugh Harvey

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Measuring What Matters with the Chambers DEI Programme

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For FOIL member firms, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has moved a long way from simply being a box to be ticked in an annual report to becoming a lens through which clients assess vendor partnerships, talent makes decisions, and the world judges credibility and sustainability.

Legal Services Regulation

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The regulation of legal services remains under close scrutiny, with various policy reforms now being proposed across areas that directly affect day-to-day legal practice.

Cracking Down on Claims Fraud: The Evolving Penalties for Motor Insurance Scams

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Motor insurance fraud has long been a feature of the UK claims landscape, but there is a growing appetite among insurers to pursue it through the courts and among courts to respond positively to cases presented before them.

Medical Products: Claims, Coverage, and Emerging Technologies – Alex Antelme KC

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Cross Border Event – Presentation Slides

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The Crime and Policing Act 2026 and the New Landscape of Corporate Criminal Liability

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Seen by many as long overdue, the Crime and Policing Act 2026 (CPA) will come into effect on 29th June and bring wide-reaching provisions that carry significant implications across society that will resonate for years to come.

Shaping Wellbeing Together at The Law Society

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FOIL is pleased to support the Law Society's upcoming member wellbeing feedback session, Shaping Wellbeing Together, taking place on 15th July 2026.