ATE Insurance Blog
ATE Insurance Blog
Hint that Clinical Negligence fixed costs could be further delayed
3rd June, 2024
Discover the latest news on the potential delay of fixed recoverable costs for low value clinical negligence cases. Learn about the concerns within the legal profession and the implications for access to justice. Contact Box Legal for ATE premium discussi
More...Setback for Checkmylegalfees - ATE policy is not a Solicitor Disbursement
15th May, 2024
Discover the costs judge's critique of spending over £28,000 to challenge a £392 ATE insurance premium in the Bendriss v Nicholson Jones Sutton Solicitors Ltd case. Understand the court's ruling on ATE premiums as solicitor disbursements.
More...Clinical negligence fixed costs set for October 2024
25th April, 2024
Discover the latest update on fixed costs for low-value clinical negligence claims, now expected in October 2024. Find out how these changes may impact legal practices and access to justice for claimants.
More...Compulsory small claims mediation to go live next month.
25th April, 2024
Discover how compulsory mediation for small claims aims to reduce court backlog, save costs, and streamline dispute resolution. Learn about the upcoming changes and their impact on resolving money disputes.
More...Financial Conduct Authority issues warning to financial companies involved in car loans investigation.
17th April, 2024
Discover how the Financial Conduct Authority is cracking down on car loan mis-selling, urging financial firms to prepare for compensation claims. Lloyds allocates £450m for potential costs. Read more.
More...“Tokenistic” whiplash tariff “hard to explain to claimants”.
16th April, 2024
Learn how The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers highlights the difficulties in advising claimants on the tokenistic tariff for whiplash injuries. Discover the impact on claimants and insurers' tactics.
More...Will they or won’t they? – Appeal on solicitor’s entitlement to charge fees for estate administration rejected.
9th April, 2024
Explore the Court of Appeal's ruling on a solicitor's entitlement to charge fees for estate administration without proper consent or provision in the will. Learn how this case impacts trustees and executors.
More...Claimants’ victory – Supreme Court backs claimants in ‘mixed injury’ Test Case
26th March, 2024
Discover how the Supreme Court's decision in the 'Hassam v Rabot' case benefits claimants seeking compensation for non-whiplash injuries in low-value RTA claims. Learn about the implications for ATE insurance policies and fair compensation.
More...The Labour Party’s employment rights Green Paper: What will the proposals mean for employers in the UK?
25th March, 2024
Discover how Labour's employment rights Green Paper could reshape UK workplaces. From banning zero-hours contracts to enhancing worker protections, learn about the potential impact on employers.
More...Court Ruling on Credit Hire Agreements
25th March, 2024
Discover the Supreme Court's decision in Armstead v Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Company regarding credit hire agreements after motor accidents. Learn about liability for loss of use and the burden of proof on remoteness in claims.
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