WITNESS STATEMENTS AND FUNDAMENTAL DISHONESTY: NOW THERE REALLY IS ONE LAW FOR THE RICH: THE PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS FOR CLAIMANT LAWYERS

There has been much debate about the impact of the "fundamental dishonesty" law.  One practical effect it must have, however, is to ensure that claimant lawyers consider and explain the importance of the witness statement. THE ISSUE The problem with the "fundamental dishonesty" legislation is the la...