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Personal injury webinar

Personal injury webinars are one of the most cost effective and efficient methods of topping up your CPD hours. With an array of popular speakers, APIL webinars are delivered straight to your computer, so you need not leave the comfort of your own desk!

Each webinar is accredited with 1 CPD hour and includes a Q&A session, should you need the speaker to clarify any issues. Each registration includes on-demand access to the recording, accessible for up to six months after the webinar, so you are able to watch the presentation at any time, at your own leisure.

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On-demand training

Our on-demand training is available for six months after the webinar broadcast, but we do suggest that you check that the content is still relevant before signing up
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Joint expert discussions (LIVE WEBINAR)
This live webinar, presented by APIL President Sam Elsby and knowledgeable speaker Nicola Heales will cover: What are expert discussions and the Court’s control of expert evidence What is... Find out more
Presented by: Sam Elsby & Nicola Heales | Publication date: 10 Jul 2020
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Paths through the labyrinth - costs and detailed assessment (LIVE WEBINAR)
This webinar, presented by knowledgeable and experienced speaker Benjamin Williams QC will cover: What to expect on inter partes assessment Common issues in assessments: proportionality, hourly... Find out more
Presented by: Benjamin Williams QC | Publication date: 8 Jul 2020
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Contributory negligence in personal injury and clinical negligence cases (LIVE WEBINAR)
Contributory negligence is a common feature of personal injury litigation and (sometimes) in clinical negligence cases.  This webinar takes a comprehensive look at the law relating to contributory... Find out more
Presented by: Gordon Exall | Publication date: 7 Jul 2020
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Expert evidence: The perils and pitfalls! (LIVE WEBINAR)
In a recent case the trial judge said of an expert report was “….one of the most egregious and naked usurpation of the functions of the court that I have ever seen.” There are... Find out more
Presented by: Gordon Exall | Publication date: 29 Jun 2020
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Indemnity costs: When and what will that mean?
It is important to understand when a Claimant may be entitled to seek, or be at risk of, indemnity costs – also what that will mean, particularly where costs are fixed, budgeted or capped.... Find out more
Presented by: John McQuater | Publication date: 24 Jun 2020
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PI trusts - all you need to know in 2020! (LIVE WEBINAR)
This webinar, presented by knowlegeable speaker, Michael Pace, will cover: Who can have one? When is one necessary? Who should have one? What are the capital limits? Is it too late to have... Find out more
Presented by: Michael Pace | Publication date: 19 Jun 2020
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Surveillance evidence: Practice, procedure and the key cases (LIVE WEBINAR)
This webinar deals with practice and procedure in relation to the production of surveillance evidence in personal injury cases.  The webinar will also take a detailed look at the rules and cases... Find out more
Presented by: Gordon Exall | Publication date: 16 Jun 2020
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Costs update - 2nd quarter (LIVE WEBINAR)
The webinar, presented by APIL immediate past-president Brett Dixon, and current costs special interest group co-ordinator Gary Barker will cover: Latest on Coronavirus procedure and hearing... Find out more
Presented by: Gary Barker & Brett Dixon | Publication date: 12 Jun 2020
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Clinical negligence update - spring 2020 (LIVE WEBINAR)
This webinar, presented by APIL secretary John McQuater, will look at all the latest on issues relating to clinical negligence including: Fixed costs Update on reforms Breach of... Find out more
Presented by: John McQuater | Publication date: 9 Jun 2020
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Damages in anticipation of death (LIVE WEBINAR)
This webinar looks at the difficult, but important, issue of how the courts award damages when a claimant has reduced life expectancy as a result of their injuries. What is the effect of a judgment... Find out more
Presented by: Gordon Exall | Publication date: 8 Jun 2020
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Handling the defective product claim in 2020 (LIVE WEBINAR)
This webinar, presented by knowledgeable speaker Mark Harvey, will cover Consumer protection after Brexit Consumer Protection Act or Consumer Rights Act?  What is a defective... Find out more
Presented by: Mark Harvey | Publication date: 5 Jun 2020
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Interlocutory applications to the court: Knowing the rules and getting them right!
At a time when most applications are going to be heard remotely, it is more important than ever that litigators know, and comply with, the rules governing making applications to court. This webinar... Find out more
Presented by: Gordon Exall | Publication date: 4 Jun 2020
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Cybersecurity and working safely from home (LIVE WEBINAR)
In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, this brand new webinar has been scheduled to help personal injury lawyers discover the best ways to work safely from home. Presented by CEO of Wolfberry... Find out more
Presented by: Damon Rands | Publication date: 2 Jun 2020
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Expert witness training: legal conferences under the 'new normal' (LIVE WEBINAR)
APIL is very excited to announce a brand new webinar, aimed specifically at expert witnesses. The webinar, presented by Richard Baker and Ian Christian will cover: General... Find out more
Presented by: Richard Baker & Ian Christian | Publication date: 29 May 2020
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Issuing unspecified claims during COVID and the future of unspecified claims in the County Court (FREE WEBINAR)
The large majority of unspecified claims in the County Court are for personal injury. Issuing proceedings for these types of claims in the County Court during the COVID-19 pandemic, was a significant... Find out more
Presented by: His Honour Judge Bird & Justice Colin Birss & Brett Dixon & Darren Rooke & Emily Wickens | Publication date: 28 May 2020
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Lockdown leads - Maximising your LinkedIn professional profile whilst working from home (LIVE WEBINAR)
This webinar will be led by David Glenwright from the award-winning agency JC Social Media. In this webinar we will: Explore the key differences between profiles, pages and groups on LinkedIn.... Find out more
Presented by: David Glenwright | Publication date: 27 May 2020
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Where are we now with QOCS? (LIVE WEBINAR)
Understanding the scope, and protection given by, QOCS is essential for claimant practitioners. This webinar will review where the law has got to in 2020 including: What claims does QOCS apply to... Find out more
Presented by: John McQuater | Publication date: 22 May 2020
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APIL quarterly review 2020 - 2nd quarter (FREE webinar)
This webinar will update you on everything you need to know about the work APIL is currently doing to support our members, and to continue to campaign for injured people. The session, presented by... Find out more
Presented by: Mike Benner & Sam Elsby | Publication date: 20 May 2020
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Getting Part 36 right in 2020! (LIVE WEBINAR)
This webinar, presented by APIL secretary and EC member John McQuater will discuss: Why is Part 36 so important? How do you get Part 36 offers right? When is a “Part 36 offer” not a... Find out more
Presented by: John McQuater | Publication date: 18 May 2020
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Personal injury litigators and the Coronavirus (LIVE WEBINAR)
This webinar looks at the practical implications for personal injury lawyers that have arisen as a result of the coronavirus and social isolation. The rules, have they been changed, how long will... Find out more
Presented by: Gordon Exall | Publication date: 13 May 2020
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Remote video hearings and electronic bundles (LIVE WEBINAR)
This webinar presented by APIL immediate past president Brett Dixon, His Honour Judge Bird, and Master Cook who sits as a High Court Master in the Queen’s Bench Division at the Royal Courts of... Find out more
Presented by: His Honour Judge Bird & Master David Cook & Brett Dixon | Publication date: 12 May 2020
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Covid-19: Managing the impact on your firm's finances (LIVE WEBINAR)
This one hour live session will cover Financial assistance during/after Covid, including:  Furlough  Bank borrowing  Getting better payment terms on... Find out more
Presented by: Jon Cartwright & Jenny Staight | Publication date: 11 May 2020
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The fundamentals of personal injury damages (LIVE WEBINAR)
Many practitioners engage daily in the assessment of personal injury damages without a detailed knowledge of the fundamental principles, yet these principles are regularly considered by judges when... Find out more
Presented by: Gordon Exall | Publication date: 7 May 2020
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Data protection for PI lawyers: how the lockdown helps us to understand it (LIVE WEBINAR)
Data protection is a slippery subject at the best of times, and it can be difficult to grasp some of the abstract and dry concepts in the GDPR.   The changes forced on us by Covid 19 provide a new... Find out more
Presented by: Francis Dingwall | Publication date: 28 Apr 2020
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Becoming more COVID-19 resilient (On-demand)
This one hour session, presented by Professor Hugh Koch webinar will cover the following: Brief history of COVID-19 and it’s psychological impact Effects on lawyer wellbeing and... Find out more
Presented by: Hugh C H Koch | Publication date: 27 Apr 2020
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Fundamental dishonesty - what you need to know in 2020!
This webinar will look at all the latest on issues relating to fundamental dishonesty including: When is fundamental dishonesty relevant? What is dishonesty and when will it be fundamental? Do... Find out more
Presented by: John McQuater | Publication date: 23 Apr 2020
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What goes in the portal? A look at costs and procedural issues when higher value claims go into a low value protocol or a lower value claim goes into the PI protocol
This webinar, presented by APIL Secretary, John McQuater will cover: What is the scope of the low value protocols? When is the PI Protocol used? What happens if a higher value claim is started... Find out more
Presented by: John McQuater | Publication date: 23 Apr 2020
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Essential RTA cases - spring 2020
Drawing on the recent PI update series, this webinar covers the latest cases you need to know to win your cases on: Hire charges and self-employed clients – calculating the... Find out more
Presented by: Brett Dixon | Publication date: 20 Apr 2020
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Essential negligence, occupiers liability and public liability cases update - spring 2020
Drawing on the recent PI update series, this webinar covers the latest cases you need to know to win your cases on:  Consumer Protection Act 1987 – what is needed to establish a... Find out more
Presented by: Brett Dixon | Publication date: 20 Apr 2020
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Witness statements: the statements of truth and social isolation (On-demand)
This webinar looks at the rules and guidance for litigators drafting witness statement.   It pays particular attention to the stark warning given in the statement of truth from 6th April... Find out more
Presented by: Gordon Exall | Publication date: 16 Apr 2020
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The Lockdown Toolkit: guidance on practical and tactical issues facing claimant practitioners
This webinar, presented by APIL Secretary John McQuater and APIL Immediate Past President Brett Dixon will follow on from our recent Q and A session, and cover: The SRA and regulatory... Find out more
Presented by: Brett Dixon & John McQuater | Publication date: 16 Apr 2020
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APIL coronavirus Q and A session (On-demand)
We are very excited to inform you that we have been able to get together our president, vice president, secretary, immediate past president and chief executive to deliver a very special Q & A session... Find out more
Presented by: Mike Benner & Gordon Dalyell & Brett Dixon & Sam Elsby & John McQuater | Publication date: 8 Apr 2020
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Psychiatric injury and clinical negligence claims: current issues (On-demand)
This on-demand session will explore, and explain, some important current themes in claims for psychiatric injury arising out of clinical negligence including: The distinction between primary victims... Find out more
Presented by: John McQuater | Publication date: 7 Apr 2020
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The latest on vicarious liability from the Supreme Court (On-demand)
Vicarious liability is often said to be on the move. It undoubtedly is, and the Supreme Court have been very active in this area. On the 1st April the Supreme Court will hand down judgment in WM... Find out more
Presented by: Brett Dixon | Publication date: 7 Apr 2020
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The key cases in fatal accident dependency claims
The means of assessment of fatal accident damages is not set out in the Fatal Accident Act, but is set out in a series of cases.   Proper representation of a claimant depends on the lawyer... Find out more
Presented by: Gordon Exall | Publication date: 6 Apr 2020
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Everything you need to know about Work at Height Regulation cases (On-demand)
Join APIL immediate past president, Civil Procedure Rule Committee member, and APIL senior fellow Brett Dixon, for on-demand that gives you everything you need to know, all in one place about this area of... Find out more
Presented by: Brett Dixon | Publication date: 1 Apr 2020
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Running construction site accidents successfully (On-demand)
Join APIL immediate past president, Civil Procedure Rule Committee member, and APIL senior fellow Brett Dixon, for on-demand that gives you everything you need to know, all in one place about this area of... Find out more
Presented by: Brett Dixon | Publication date: 1 Apr 2020
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Using risk assessment to win non-EL cases (On-demand)
Join APIL immediate past president, Civil Procedure Rule Committee member, and APIL senior fellow Brett Dixon, for on-demand that gives you everything you need to know, all in one place about this area of... Find out more
Presented by: Brett Dixon | Publication date: 1 Apr 2020
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Social media & Covid-19: Help available for personal injury lawyers during difficult times
This webinar, presented by Gordon Exall, looks at:- The ways in which PI lawyers can use social media as a resource to keep up to date in both law and procedure. (Links to useful, blogs, Twitter... Find out more
Presented by: Gordon Exall | Publication date: 31 Mar 2020
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Civil procedure and the Coronavirus: practical solutions in an uncertain time
Covid19 gives rise to numerous difficulties throughout society. Civil litigators are faced with limitation periods, court orders and directions. Here, Gordon Exall looks at the practical steps... Find out more
Presented by: Gordon Exall | Publication date: 25 Mar 2020
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Civil procedure and the Coronavirus: practical solutions in an uncertain time (FREE WEBINAR FOR APIL MEMBERS)
Covid19 gives rise to numerous difficulties throughout society. Civil litigators are faced with limitation periods, court orders and directions. Here, Gordon Exall looks at the practical steps... Find out more
Presented by: Gordon Exall | Publication date: 25 Mar 2020
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Serving the claim form: what traps are defendants now setting?
This webinar, presented by APIL Secretary, John McQuater will cover: A reminder of the rules, as interpreted by the latest case law The danger where solicitors are acting, but are not the address... Find out more
Presented by: John McQuater | Publication date: 17 Mar 2020
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Covert evidence - defendant surveillance and claimant recordings: current issues
This webinar, presented by APIL Secretary, John McQuater will cover: What is covert evidence? What general rules apply to admissibility of such evidence? Surveillance images relied on by the... Find out more
Presented by: John McQuater | Publication date: 17 Mar 2020
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How to use the Ogden Tables: a practical approach
Following the success of "How to use the Ogden Tables: a practical explanation”, Malcolm Underhill is back to deliver further training and insight, to maximise the benefit of using the Ogden... Find out more
Presented by: Malcolm Underhill | Publication date: 13 Mar 2020
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How to recover your success fee on the approval of a settlement by the court in 2020
This webinar will help you to deal with the problem of recovering success fees in claims that need court approval, taking you through the background, the relevant procedures and how to deal with practical... Find out more
Presented by: John McQuater | Publication date: 9 Mar 2020
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Spring procedure webinar 2020
This webinar will bring you right up to date on key procedural topics for practitioners including: The portals: cases on scope and procedure Service: further pitfalls Evidence: latest... Find out more
Presented by: Frances McCarthy & John McQuater | Publication date: 3 Mar 2020
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Costs update - spring 2020
This webinar, presented by APIL immediate past-president Brett Dixon, and current costs special interest group co-ordinator Gary Barker will cover: Latest on small claims limit Latest on... Find out more
Presented by: Gary Barker & Brett Dixon | Publication date: 28 Feb 2020
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Recent developments for secondary victims - Paul v Wolverhampton Hospital NHS Trust (on-demand)
This talk explores the recent decision by Master Cook, striking out a claim made on behalf of two children who witnessed the death of their father. The aims and objectives of the video training... Find out more
Presented by: Richard Baker | Publication date: 26 Feb 2020
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APIL quarterly review 2020 - 1st quarter (FREE webinar)
This webinar, presented by APIL President Gordon Dalyell and APIL CEO Mike Benner, will cover all the latest happenings at APIL. In particular it will cover: Strategic plan Lobbying the new... Find out more
Presented by: Mike Benner & Gordon Dalyell | Publication date: 25 Feb 2020
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Health and Safety Executive disclosure changes
Early contact with the Health and Safety Executive can make all the difference in winning or losing cases. Information about the workplace accident, investigations and potential details of witnesses can... Find out more
Presented by: Brett Dixon | Publication date: 19 Feb 2020
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Ten Part 36 cases you really need to know
This webinar will remind you of the key features, and potential pitfalls, of Part 36 and the ten cases that explain these issues, including: The consequences of Part 36 being a “self-contained... Find out more
Presented by: John McQuater | Publication date: 10 Feb 2020
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The Six Pack Regulations Part II
One of a series of webinars covering the essentials in running and winning employers liability cases in the modern era. Each webinar will focus on the building blocks you need to be successful in these... Find out more
Presented by: Brett Dixon | Publication date: 20 Jan 2020
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Vicarious liability in the modern world
One of a series of webinars covering the essentials in running and winning employers liability cases in the modern era. Each webinar will focus on the building blocks you need to be successful in these... Find out more
Presented by: Brett Dixon | Publication date: 20 Jan 2020
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How to - Trial bundles... a practical step by step guide to preparing trial bundles
Over the years, trial bundles have been criticised by the courts from broken lever arch files, for the documentation included, and most recently in the prorogation of parliament appeals, we saw counsel... Find out more
Presented by: Amey Welch | Publication date: 17 Jan 2020
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Regulations and duties post Enterprise Act
One of a series of webinars covering the essentials in running and winning employers liability cases in the modern era. Each webinar will focus on the building blocks you need to be successful in these... Find out more
Presented by: Brett Dixon | Publication date: 17 Dec 2019
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The Six Pack Regulations Part I
One of a series of webinars covering the essentials in running and winning employers liability cases in the modern era. Each webinar will focus on the building blocks you need to be successful in these... Find out more
Presented by: Brett Dixon | Publication date: 17 Dec 2019
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Principles of negligence in employers liability
One of a series of webinars covering the essentials in running and winning employers liability cases in the modern era. Each webinar will focus on the building blocks you need to be successful in these... Find out more
Presented by: Brett Dixon | Publication date: 10 Dec 2019
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Using risk assessment to win cases
One of a series of webinars covering the essentials in running and winning employers liability cases in the modern era. Each webinar will focus on the building blocks you need to be successful in these... Find out more
Presented by: Brett Dixon | Publication date: 10 Dec 2019
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Material contribution to injury - where are we in 2019
This webinar will explore when and how to establish causation on the basis of material contribution to injury and deal, amongst other matters, with: The origin of the law on establishing causation... Find out more
Presented by: John McQuater | Publication date: 9 Dec 2019
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Mediation in personal injury and clinical negligence litigation
This webinar looks at mediation in personal injury and clinical negligence cases in the light of the Civil Justice Council’s recommendation in civil litigation of “a presumption that ADR will... Find out more
Presented by: Paul Balen & Brian Dawson | Publication date: 18 Nov 2019
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Stress at work claims - The minefield of the modern workplace
This webinar will focus on stress at work claims with a view to providing all delegates with a solid understanding of the field both legally, and practically. There will be an in depth discussion ranging... Find out more
Presented by: Liam Ryan | Publication date: 28 Oct 2019
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How to win appeals - when, how and where to appeal in 2019!
Presented by APIL Secretary John McQuater, this webinar will help you to know when, how and where to appeal, and to think about tactics. The one hour session will cover: When should an appeal be... Find out more
Presented by: John McQuater | Publication date: 21 Oct 2019
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Dental negligence - what you really need to know in 2019
This webinar will give an overview of update of dental negligence claims including Effective risk assessment Funding arrangements Getting instructions Investigating the claim using the... Find out more
Presented by: John McQuater | Publication date: 21 Oct 2019
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How to use the Ogden Tables: a practical explanation
With the recent change in the discount rate, now is an ideal time for those new to personal injury and medical negligence, as well as those moving into multitrack work, to understand how to use the Ogden... Find out more
Presented by: Malcolm Underhill | Publication date: 11 Oct 2019
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Trusts for minors - protocol, practice and preferences
This webinar, presented by Alison Taylor of Frenkel Topping will cover:
Presented by: Alison Taylor | Publication date: 26 Sep 2019
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Court fees: avoiding the pitfalls - fees, fee remission, abuse of process and striking out
This webinar gives an overview on the law and practice relating to court fees.  Topics include: Calculating court fees Court fees in Part 8 proceedings Applying for court fee... Find out more
Presented by: Gordon Exall | Publication date: 25 Sep 2019
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Claims arising from stillbirth
This webinar will provide training on claims following stillbirth.  This is a niche topic but one that commonly features in the day to day practice of clinical negligence lawyers. As the claims... Find out more
Presented by: Richard Baker | Publication date: 24 Sep 2019
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Late acceptance of Part 36 offers
This webinar will analyse the potential costs, and other, consequences on late acceptance of Part 36 offers including: A reminder of the rules that apply on late acceptance of Part 36 offers What... Find out more
Presented by: John McQuater | Publication date: 23 Sep 2019
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Claims for loss of earnings: Law, procedure and evidence: prove it or lose it!
The webinar, presented by Gordon Exall looks in detail and the law and procedure in relation to claims for loss of income. It will cover: The law as to loss of earnings How a claim for loss of... Find out more
Presented by: Gordon Exall | Publication date: 10 Sep 2019
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Planning a campaign: timing, tools and techniques
This is the third of a three-part series of webinars designed to put you and your firm on the political map. In this final webinar, Lorraine Gwinnutt, APIL’s Head of Public Affairs, shows you how... Find out more
Presented by: Lorraine Gwinnutt | Publication date: 22 Mar 2019
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Handling the defective product claim
This webinar, presented by knowledgeable speaker Mark Harvey, will cover Consumer Protection or Consumer Rights Act? What is a defective product? Who should you sue and... Find out more
Presented by: Mark Harvey | Publication date: 19 Mar 2019

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