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AVOIDING NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS IN LITIGATION 3: 10 MYTHS ABOUT LIMITATION THAT EVERY PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER SHOULD KNOW

AVOIDING NEGLIGENCE CLAIMS IN LITIGATION 3: 10 MYTHS ABOUT LIMITATION THAT EVERY PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER SHOULD KNOW

July 29, 2019 · by gexall · in Avoiding negligence claims, Limitation, Members Content

Here we look at ten “myths” (that is misconceptions) about limitation that can lead to personal injury litigators getting into difficulties. Myth 1:  In a breach of contract case the limitation period is six years.  This is clearly a prevalent…

JOB ADVERT: DISCRIMINATION LEGAL ADVISOR: SUFFOLK LAW CENTRE.

JOB ADVERT: DISCRIMINATION LEGAL ADVISOR: SUFFOLK LAW CENTRE.

July 29, 2019 · by gexall · in Access to justice, Members Content

Suffolk Law Centre has a job vacancy. The details are below.   The vacancy can also be viewed online here.  Tackling Discrimination in the East   Part-Time Discrimination Legal Advisor   Job Share: 22.2 Hours (specific times by agreement)   Salary:          …

CLAIMANT'S PART 36 "SUBJECT TO A NIL CRU" WAS A VALID OFFER: IF THE DEFENDANT WAS CONFUSED THEY SHOULD HAVE SOUGHT CLARIFICATION

CLAIMANT’S PART 36 “SUBJECT TO A NIL CRU” WAS A VALID OFFER: IF THE DEFENDANT WAS CONFUSED THEY SHOULD HAVE SOUGHT CLARIFICATION

July 29, 2019 · by gexall · in Applications, Costs, Members Content, Part 36

The judgment of District Judge Hickinbottom in Gibbons -v- Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (o4/06/2019), discussed in an earlier post, also has an interesting section in relation to a Part 36 offer. “It seems to me the Defendant could…

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