With several high profile court cases recently being heard, the spotlight is on worker’s rights, especially those in a self-employed capacity. The case of London plumber, Gary Smith, who wanted to reduce his working hours following ill health resulted in the court ruling that whilst technically self-employed, Mr Smith was entitled to basic workers rights […]

Specialist legal expenses insurer, Temple Legal Protection is delighted to announce the appointment of Lisa Fricker. She joins the company as Solicitor Services Manager and will be based at the company’s Bristol office. Lisa brings a wealth of legal insurance experience to the business that will further strengthen Temple’s team of experts. Lisa began her […]

Following the end of the transitional period relating to the Insurance Premium Tax increase from 9.5% to 10% please note the following: For existing staged ATE insurance policies incepted before 01 October 2016 where the relevant premium stage remains unchanged the IPT applicable will remain at 9.5%, 6% if the policy was incepted before 01 November 2015 […]

Master Rowley has cast doubt over Master Gordon-Saker’s Judgment in BNM v MGN, which had ruled recoverable additional liabilities are subject to the new costs rules on proportionality. In his Judgment Master Gordon-Saker had ruled that the recoverability of additional liabilities, which was preserved following  the Jackson Reform programme, was not maintained in tandem with […]

Temple sponsor the AvMA Christmas Drinks Reception on 2nd December 2016 at 1 America Square, London, EC3N 2LB. Temple is proud to once again, to be the sponsor at the AvMA Christmas Drinks Reception. This will follow the AvMA Specialist Clinical Negligence Panel Meeting, commencing the 35th year of championing medical accident victims. The annual […]

On Thursday 1st December 2016 the professional negligence lawyers association are hosting their annual conference at Billesley Manor. The day will cover emerging trends and lists host of renowned names as speakers. Among the many highlights are: Patrick Lawrence QC of 4 New Square providing an update on recent developments Simon Salzedo QC of Brick […]