FOIL Survey: SRA Consultation – Changing our requirements on first-tier complaints Update 4th Jun 2025Consultation ResponseFOILThe SRA has issued a fresh consultation on first tier complaints. The consultation is due to close on 25 July 2025.
Norman Hay PLC v Marsh Ltd EWCA Civ 58: A Comprehensive Analysis Update 23rd May 2025Breach of duty, Causation, Chain of causation, Cross border, Loss of opportunityFOILThe Court of Appeal’s decision in Norman Hay PLC v Marsh Ltd is a significant authority on broker liability, the assessment of loss of chance in insurance disputes, and the interface between policyholder claims against insurers and brokers.
Johnstone v Fawcett Garage (Newbury) Limited EWCA Civ Case Note Update 15th May 2025Burden of proof, Causation, Disease, Medical reports, mesothelioma, Personal InjuryFOILThe Court of Appeal’s decision in Johnstone v Fawcett Garage (Newbury) Limited EWCA Civ provides a significant and instructive analysis of causation in mesothelioma claims, particularly in the context of low-level and indirect asbestos exposure.
Unlocking the Potential of Neurodiversity Update 12th May 2025Diversity & Inclusivity, Equality Act, Neurodiversity, WorkplaceFOIL
Navigating E-Scooter Legislation: Ireland & UK 2025 Update 28th Apr 2025Event write up, Events, FOIL IrelandFOIL Ireland
Updates to Whiplash Tariff Figures: Implications for Legal Practice and the Civil Liability Act Review Update 22nd Apr 2025Damages, Personal Injury, RTA, Tariff Damages, Tariff Injury, Tariff-based awards, WhiplashFOILThis article provides an in-depth analysis of the updates to whiplash tariffs, the operation of the CLA, and the anticipated outcomes of both the already conducted statutory review, and the newly announced review.
The Harry Parker Bill Update 17th Apr 2025Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme, Fatal Accident, Fatal accident, Motor, Road traffic accidentFOILThe Harry Parker Bill, introduced by MP Will Stone under the Ten Minute Rule, is a legislative proposal aimed at addressing the risks posed by unlicensed and uninsured drivers on UK roads
Humans, non-humans, and post-humans: Rethinking neurodiversity in a digital world Update 15th Apr 2025Ai, Neurodiversity, TechnologyFOIL The need to be understood is commonly expressed as a typical human want. Narratives about neurodiversity tend to do so in terms of recognising and respecting the diverse ways people think, learn, communicate, and process information. As we move to greater human/machine interactions in various aspects of our lives, it might be helpful to think about how we address neurodiversity in broader terms.
Civil Justice Council – Enforcement (Final Report) Update 14th Apr 2025CJC, Courts, debtors, Enforcement, Enforcement of Judgments, Pre-action ProtocolFOILThe Civil Justice Council (CJC) has now published their final report on Enforcement which follows an earlier Call for Evidence in September 2024.
Using AI to Predict Injury Risk in Sport – an Insurance and Medico-Legal Perspective. Event Overview Update 4th Apr 2025Ai, AI in Insurance, Data, Ethics of AI, FCA, FOIL Event, GDPR, Injury, Sport, TechnologyFOILThe increased application of AI presents insurance and medico-legal implications, and these were the focus of discussion among experts at a recent event hosted by FOIL at 39 Essex Chambers in London.
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill: Latest Update Update 28th Mar 2025Licensing, Manchester, Policy and Regulatory, Risk assessment, terrorismFOILNamed in honour of Martyn Hett, one of the victims of the Manchester Arena attack in 2017, The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, also referred to as Martyn’s Law, is a piece of legislation focused on improving the security of publicly accessible venues in response to the ongoing threat of terrorism in the UK.
Climate Change and Insurance Regulation: Preparing for Challenges in 2025 Update 26th Mar 2025Ai, AI in Insurance, Climate change, Coverage, Flood, Risk assessment, Sustainability, TechnologyFOILClimate change is among the most significant challenges facing the insurance industry in 2025, transforming industry operating models and how insurers consider their risk assessments, pricing models, and claims processes.
