The courts’ appetite for making findings of fundamental dishonesty and to give custodial sentences on committal applications, shows no sign of waning.

The private sector is using technology to assist the NHS with post-Covid-19 waiting lists and wider resource issues.

Module 3 of the public inquiry has a healthcare focus and includes use of the private sector during the pandemic. A virtual and streamed preliminary hearing is scheduled for 28 February 2023.

In this insight we consider tree upcoming court decisions and the impacts of those decisions on the medical malpractice and casualty insurance professionals.

The cost of care claims on higher value cases rose in 2022. With a limited number of carers and upward pressure on hourly rates (in part fuelled by the cost of living crisis) this trend is likely to continue into 2023.

FRCs in money claims (except clinical negligence) will not be implemented until October 2023 – a second extension of six months on the original timetable.

Defendants may soon be able to enforce their costs against a claimant’s costs or damages obtained pursuant to a settlement.

The government plans to introduce a Transport Bill this year which is likely to propose legislation to allow the use of private e-scooters on public roads (currently illegal).

Claims by elite rugby players for neurological impairments alleged to arise from repetitive concussive and sub-concussive blows to the head, are gathering pace.

The Ministry of Justice (MOJ) has issued a call for evidence to inform the decision-making process for its next PIDR review (due to be completed by July 2024).

Michael Gove has announced that property developers have six weeks to enter into a ‘remediation contract’ with the government or else face “significant consequences”.

Our team of housing specialists summarises the latest cases and court decisions in one practical update, so you can devote more time to supporting your tenants.