Menzies v Oakwood Solicitors: when is a bill paid? Update 19th Nov 2024Settlement Notification and Payment, Solicitors costs, Solicitors' Fees, Supreme Court, Third Party CostsFOILThe recent Supreme Court judgement in the case of Menzies v Oakwood has drawn attention to the question of when a solicitor's bill is considered paid.
Grenfell Inquiry Delays: A Comprehensive Examination of Legal and Sectoral Implications Update 8th Nov 2024Building Cladding, Building Safety, Cladding, Fatal accident, Multiple defendants, Public InquiryFOILThe Grenfell Inquiry's final report, spanning 1,700 pages, delivers a comprehensive critique of the systemic failures that led to the 2017 tragedy, which claimed 72 lives.
Tindall v Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police UKSC 33 Update 7th Nov 2024Fatal accident, High Court, Motor, Personal Injury, Road traffic accident, RTAFOILThe UK Supreme Court’s decision in Tindall v Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police UKSC 33 represents a significant clarification in the law concerning the liability of public authorities, particularly the police, in negligence cases.
Recent Amendments to the Arbitration Bill Update 5th Nov 2024Arbitration, Bills, Civil Procedure, Civil ProceedingsFOILThe Arbitration Act 1996 has long been a cornerstone of the UK’s legal framework for resolving disputes outside of court.
Disposal and Recycling of Lithium Battery-Powered Devices Update 25th Oct 2024Climate change, E-scooters, Electric Vehicles, Environmental, Lithium Batteries, Renewable Energy, SustainabilityFOILThe lithium battery market in the UK is forecast to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) in the region of 15% to 2026, fuelled by mounting penetration of lithium battery-powered devices in everyday life, especially electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and medical equipment.
Burial Land Reform in the UK: Legal Frameworks, Complexities, and the Future Update 25th Oct 2024Bereavement, Law Reform, Legislation, Policy and RegulatoryFOILAs urban populations swell and land available for new cemeteries becomes scarce, the management of burial grounds and the legal frameworks surrounding grave reuse and reclamation in the UK have garnered increasing attention.
The Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill and AI Regulation: Legal Implications for England and Wales Update 4th Oct 2024Ai, Artificial Intelligence, Bills, Cyber, Legal Tech, TechnologyFOILThe UK government has recently introduced significant legislative measures aimed at modernising the legal framework to accommodate digital assets and regulate artificial intelligence (AI).
Connected and Automated Vehicles – MIB Presentation Slides Update 27th Sep 2024Automated Vehicles (AVs), Autonomous Vehicles, MIB, MotorFOIL
Personal Injury Discount Rate – Scotland and Northern Ireland Update 26th Sep 2024Damages, Discount RateFOIL Northern IrelandFOIL ScotlandThis brief update details the outcomes of the statutory reviews of the Personal Injury Discount Rate (PIDR) in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
E-Transport: Driving Sustainable Solutions Update 17th Sep 2024Automated Vehicles (AVs), E-scooters, Electric Vehicles, MotorFOIL
Message from the CRU for the attention of FOIL stakeholders Update 11th Sep 2024CRU, Universal creditFOIL
