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New rules extending the scope of fixed recoverable costs (FRC) are now in force. This development has the potential to drastically limit the amount of recoverable costs for many claims valued up to £100,000.

The ongoing debate on introducing legislation for the mandatory use of cycle helmets.

The doctrine of vicarious liability continues to narrow, especially in the context of abuse claims.

The long-awaited Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Draft Bill (the Bill) was published on 2 May 2023, with the aim of keeping people safe from terrorist attacks by introducing proportionate security requirements for certain public venues and events.

Those responsible for building safety in high-rise buildings should be aware of recent developments in relation to the Act.

The ability of the UK to control its own state aid regime was presented as a Brexit benefit.

It is essential that councils continue to defend defendable claims to ensure that misleading precedents are not made.

The prolonged hot weather during the summer of 2022 brought news stories of people jumping into rivers, reservoirs, lakes and the sea - with tragic consequences.

Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) is a legal framework designed to protect people who lack mental capacity, but who need to be deprived of liberty so they can be given care and treatment in a hospital or care home.

The Building Safety Bill was introduced to the House of Commons on 5 July 2021, four years after the tragic events of Grenfell.

John Ingle, Highways Inspection Leader at Cumbria County Council (CCC) and Shaun O’Neil, Partner at DAC Beachcroft’s workshop at the 2022 ALARM National Conference explained the benefit of technology in defending claims

In December 2020, 15-year-old Child Q was strip-searched with no appropriate adult present.

The updated Commercial Rent Code of Practice follows changes made during the pandemic.

The Damages Claims Portal aims to deliver a more efficient, fast and accessible service.

This year has seen the widest changes in the Highway Code in recent times.

On Saturday 29 January, the long awaited changes to the Highway Code took effect.

There has been an escalation of reported safety concerns relating to e-scooters.

The High Court have dismissed a claim for asbestos-related lung cancer.

Councils need to ensure that lawyers and advocates are aware of case law in failure to remove cases.

An exploration of whether there is any future for claims in negligence based on an assumption of responsibility following HXA and YXA decisions.