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WHAT IS THE POINT OF THE PORTAL? INSURERS CONTACTING CLAIMANTS DIRECTLY: STILL

March 1, 2016 · by gexall · in Applications, Conduct, Members Content, Uncategorized

I post (with his permission) a letter from Kerry Kirkbride.  It relates to the regular issue of insurers ignoring claimant solicitors and writing to claimants directly after notification on the Portal. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE PORTAL? “I am…

A CLEVER PLOY: HIRE EXPENSIVE LAWYERS AND THEN ARGUE COSTS ARE DISPROPORTIONAL

March 1, 2016 · by gexall · in Applications, Disclosure, Electronic service,, Members Content, Proportionality, Uncategorized

The decision of Mr Justice Foskett  in Vilca -v- Xtrata Limited [2016] EWHC 389 (QB) is interesting for a number of reasons, in particular relating to disclosure and case management. Here I want to look at the judge’s consideration of arguments…

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