The end of “anti-adjudication” injunctions in construction disputes
(Estimated reading time: 6 minutes, 42 seconds) Liquidators of insolvent contractors now have the comfort that they can refer their disputes to adjudication without fear of being injuncted and can, with Temple’s proven suite of ATE insurance policies, seek to enforce the adjudicator’s decision. Bresco Electrical Services Ltd (In Liquidation) (Appellant/Cross-Respondent) v Michael J Lonsdale […]
Read moreBrexit, Package Tours and RTA’s – an accident waiting to happen?
By David Stoker, Senior Underwriter (Estimated reading time: 3 minutes, 7 seconds) With the news agenda understandably dominated by other matters, Brexit nowadays rarely gets a mention. The process though has continued and we are now in the transitional period, having left the EU on the 31st January this year. In this article we look […]
Read moreMediating Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims
By Paul Balen Mediator Director, Trust Mediation Ltd (Estimated reading time: 3 minutes, 15 seconds) Recent developments in mediation have included the Court’s exhortations to mediate, the adoption of virtual mediations and successful use of video platforms (encouraging a constructive rather than adversarial approach). Since qualifying as a Mediator in 2004, it has been fascinating […]
Read moreThat Was Then, This Is Now: What Has Changed?
(Estimated reading time: 1 minute, 49 seconds) Funding, fixed fees, delegation, mediation and costs delays were on delegate’s minds in a very busy two days at this conference. Below is an update on some of the issues discussed at the conference – The importance of funding – the strongest level of interest and feedback was […]
Read more10,000 Steps for Justice
On Monday 8th June, Temple Legal Protection participated in the 10,000 Steps for Justice in support of the London Legal Support Trust. This event saw members of our team either walk or jog 10,000 steps to raise funds to support vital frontline legal advice services provided at no cost to those in need. The loss […]
Read moreCharity and the new reality
By David Pipkin, Underwriting Director (Estimated reading time: 1 minute, 49 seconds) The coronavirus situation is fast-moving and the effect upon our personal lives is significant. Businesses large and small are struggling to adapt. But please give a thought to the many charities who provide vital services and support to thousands of people. Temple plan […]
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