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Blog News Personal Injury

March 24, 2022
by Lyons Davidson

MOJ halts further PI reform

MOJ halts further PI reform The government has just announced that following implementation of phase one of the whiplash reforms and Official Injury Claims (“OIC”) portal back in June 2021, phase two of the process has been halted, to the surprise of many in the sector. Phase two of the reform package was due to … Continued

Blog Employment News

March 17, 2022
by Lyons Davidson

In a whistleblowing case when should the Employment Tribunal consider motives outside of the deciding manager?

In a whistleblowing case when should the Employment Tribunal consider motives outside of the deciding manager? This question was considered by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (“EAT”) in University Hospital North Tees & Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust v Fairhall[1]. The focus of the Trust’s appeal was whether the Employment Tribunal ought to have considered the … Continued

Blog Employment News

March 17, 2022
by Lyons Davidson

The legal Test for Automatic Unfair Dismissal claims for Whistleblowing

The legal Test for Automatic Unfair Dismissal claims for Whistleblowing The Employment Appeal Tribunal’s decision in Secure Care UK Limited v Mr R Mott [2021] EA-2019-000977-AT has re-iterated the correct legal test to apply when determining whether a dismissal is automatically unfair for having made protected disclosures. Facts Mr Mott worked as a Logistics Manager … Continued

Blog News Property

March 3, 2022
by Lyons Davidson

My dreamhouse is not what it seems…

My dreamhouse is not what it seems, it is a living nightmare – what can I do? For most people, purchasing a home will be the biggest purchase that they make in their lifetime; and in the case of a new build home, the buyer will feel that they are purchasing their dream home. Unfortunately … Continued

Blog Motor Offences News

February 10, 2022
by Lyons Davidson

Using a Mobile Phone and Driving 2022 – The Do’s and Don’ts

Using a Mobile Phone and Driving 2022 – The Do’s and Don’ts Most people will have an awareness that it is not a good idea to use a phone whilst driving. Cars can be dangerous, phones distracting, and the mix of the two can easily become a tragedy or life changing event. However, phones are … Continued

Blog Motor Offences News

February 10, 2022
by Lyons Davidson

TOMS LAW – MPs DEBATE POSSIBLE INTRODUCTION OF INSTANT DRIVING BAN

TOMS LAW – MPs DEBATE POSSIBLE INTRODUCTION OF INSTANT DRIVING BAN Tragically, in 2019 Tom McConnachie (34) was killed after being hit by a driver who was under the influence of alcohol. Whilst the man responsible for causing his death was eventually jailed and disqualified from driving, he was able to continue driving for … Continued

Blog Employment News

February 7, 2022
by Lyons Davidson

Holiday Pay Carry Over & Worker Status Clarified by Court of Appeal

Holiday Pay: Can an Employee Carry over holiday pay where they were deprived of the opportunity to take paid annual leave as their employer considered them a contractor? This was the issue considered by the Court of Appeal in the recently decided Smith v Pimlico Plumbers [2022] EWCA Civ 70. In this case Mr Smith … Continued

Blog Motor Offences News

February 3, 2022
by Lyons Davidson

Changes to the Highway Code 2022

It is perhaps a sign of our times that the changes to the relatively innocuous Highway Code, which came into force on 29th January 2022, have divided opinion and generated sensationalist headlines in the media. Anger levels seem to be rising steadily, and there is even talk (admittedly in the Daily Mail) of “furious … Continued

December 13, 2021
by Lyons Davidson

Electric Scooter for Christmas?

The popularity of e-scooters shows no sign of waning. However, if you’re tempted to ask Santa for an e-scooter have you considered where you will be able to use it? In the UK, the use of a privately owned e-scooter is limited to private land. It’s currently against the law to ride a privately owned … Continued

Accident Claims Blog News

December 1, 2021
by Lyons Davidson

Is your vehicle winter ready?

With the darker nights drawing in and winter weather arriving, it is prudent to ensure your car is winter ready and you are as prepared as you can be for any travel during the winter months. Here is our 10 point guide to safer winter motoring: Check your tyres. Do you have sufficient tread? Are … Continued

October 11, 2021
by Lyons Davidson

Ho v Adelkun

The Court of Appeal decision in Ho (Respondent) v Adelekun (Appellant) [2021] UKSC 45 (on appeal from: [2020] EWCA Civ 517) has now been handed down, offering clarification on the qualified one way costs shifting (QOCS) scheme. What is QOCS? As a refresh, QOCS operates to limit a claimant’s liability for legal costs to the … Continued

October 8, 2021
by Lyons Davidson

BackCare Awareness Week – 4th October to 8th October 2021

This week has marked BackCare Awareness Week. BackCare is a national charity founded over 50 years ago whose patron is HRH The Prince of Wales. This year, due to the ongoing pandemic, the focus has been on those working and studying from home, and those who are spending more time at home. The Charity confirm … Continued

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