ATE Insurance Blog
ATE Insurance Blog
Numbers
9th February, 2011
What's in a number? We don't often crow about our business - we prefer to to a good job and then (hopefully) let others do the talking however, sometimes it is appropriate to blow your own trumpet. So here goes. We have
More...Only a week to go
7th February, 2011
That's right - just 7 more days to go before that key date in your diary.... sending off your Jackson consultation response document. Not romantic I know but much more important than booking a table in the local Italian along with
More...What to do if you discover Before the Event (BTE) Insurance
2nd February, 2011
Problem: My investigations have uncovered a pre-existing BTE legal expense insurance policy. What steps should I take next, and under what circumstances should I continue to purchase an After the Event Insurance policy, or cancel an ATE Insurance poli
More...Dissenting Voices
31st January, 2011
It is funny how some things stay with you, events in your life which help to mould your outlook and attitude. I used to like maths (still do!). At school we had some brilliant teachers including Mr Mathias who had to be a
More...Caselaw Review: Barr v Biffa Waste Services Ltd
28th January, 2011
The Issues: Should the Claimants in this group action be required to disclose a copy of their After the Event Insurance policy to allow the Defendant to examine the extent of protection provided by the policy and to assess its potential
More...Case Management Systems & Nissan Micra Part II
26th January, 2011
Let's deal with the Nissan first shall we. You may recall my dilemma. I had parked it with the passenger door against a wall and found it had a flat battery. The only way in is a secret key hole on
More...Caselaw Review: Burgess v J Breheny Contracts Limited - OK to Purchase ATE Insurance Post Admission
24th January, 2011
The Issues: The Claimant claimed for injuries suffered through dust inhalation. Was it reasonable for the Claimant to purchase an ATE insurance policy with a premium of £2,730 (inc IPT) after the Defendants had admitted primary liability but had expressly
More...Lord Jackson Submits His Own Response to Consultation
20th January, 2011
Lord Justice Jackson has sumitted a response to the consultation on implementing his own proposed reforms! Not surprisingly, he thinks his proposals are still brilliant - the best thing since sliced bread. Download his letter to Ken Clarke and his s
More...Success Fees, Naomi Campbell & The European Court of Human Rights
18th January, 2011
You couldn't make it up. The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that The Mirror's right to freedom of expression was violated by the 100% success fee that Naomi Campbell's lawyers were awarded following her 2004 breach of privacy claim.
More...Credit Hire Tutorial
17th January, 2011
Is it reasonable for a claimant to enter into a credit hire agreement if he has been offered an equivalent vehicle free of charge, when will spot hire rates apply (i.e. hire costs without any additional charges for providing the
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