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07/06/2022 | 12pm

Online

Fixed costs and the future

Paul Wainwright and Kelly Matthews consider the current position regarding legal costs reform and the implications of the two recently announced consultations relating to vulnerability and Qualified One Way Costs Shifting.

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07/04/2022 | 11am

Online

NI Discount Rate

The NI discount rate: examining the new rate and any wider implications - including a presentation by the Government Actuary,Martin Clarke FIA. Colleagues from BLM’s Catastrophic Injury Practice Group offer views on the new NI rate in practice and any early thinking about issues to look out for in the 2024 rate reviews. 

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18/03/2022 | 16:00

Online

Automated Vehicles: The future of road traffic offences

The BLM motor practice presents a series of bite-sized vlogs explaining the recent Law Commissions' joint report on automated vehicles. This episode focuses on the future of road traffic offences. 

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17/03/2022 | 14:00

Online

Automated Vehicles: Accessing and handling data from AVs

The BLM motor practice presents a series of bite-sized vlogs explaining the recent Law Commissions' joint report on automated vehicles. This episode focuses on the practicalities of accessing and handling data from automated vehicles.  

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16/03/2022 | 16:00

Online

Automated Vehicles: What or who will be liable for claims, the AV or the 'driver'?

The BLM motor practice presents a series of bite-sized vlogs explaining the recent Law Commissions' joint report on automated vehicles. This episode focuses on what or who will be liable for civil claims.

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15/03/2022 | 16:00

Online

Automated Vehicles: How will they get on the road safely?

The BLM motor practice presents a series of bite-sized vlogs explaining the recent Law Commissions' joint report on automated vehicles. This episode focuses on how automated vehicles will get on the road safely.

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10/03/2022 | 16:00

Online

Automated Vehicles: What does the Law Commission recommend and why?

The BLM motor team present a series of short bitesize vlogs explaining the recent Law Commissions' joint report on automated vehicles. This episode focuses on what the Law Commissions' recommend and why.

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16/02/2022 | 11:30am

Online

E-scooters: policy choices and safety concerns

Our second webinar on e-scooters joined by guest speakers from the Department for Transport, the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety and Stewarts for their insights into the topic.

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30/11/2021 | 4pm

Online

Functional Neurological Disorder

BLM are joined by Consultant Neuropsychiatrist Professor Alan Carson in a webinar discussing FND, its treatment and outcomes. Andrew Kerr and Donna Rawding also guide you through best practice and claims handling.

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19/10/2021 | 11am

Online

Spinal Cord Stimulators

Luisa Lamb, Partner at BLM and pain management expert, Dr John Valentine discuss the role and effectiveness of spinal cord stimulators in the treatment of pain conditions.

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11/10/2021 | 2:30pm

Online

E-scooters: getting you up to speed

An online discussion on e-scooter risks, regulation and practical claims issues.

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23/09/2021 | 2:30pm

Online

CRPS & Amputation

Mark Hanson and Rebecca Shafto, Partners at BLM, are joined by Professor Roger Atkins, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to discuss CRPS with consideration of the relationship between the condition and amputation.

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10/06/2021 | 11am

Online

SEN in Wales virtual roundtable 3

This is the third session which focuses on the requirements under the new statutory scheme, the difficulties that may be faced by local authorities and how to avoid them.

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27/05/2021 | 1.00pm

Online

Whiplash reforms webinar - Institute of Insurance Middlesbrough

This 60 minute session will set out the key measures in the reform package, consider the anticipated changes in the claims sector and the impacts for claimants, insurers and their customers in general.

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19/05/2021 | 12pm

Online

Miscellaneous: admissions, linked claims, statements of truth, costs and fees, sanctions

The BLM motor team present a series of training videos in advance of the rollout of the whiplash reforms at the end of May 2021. 

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13/05/2021 | 11am

Online

SEN in Wales virtual roundtable 2

This is the second session which focuses on the importance of specificity and quantification of provision, arguing prejudice to others, the law surrounding costs and the evidential burden on the local authority.

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12/05/2021 | 12pm

Online

Exits, proceedings and court packs

The BLM motor team present a series of training videos in advance of the rollout of the whiplash reforms at the end of May 2021. 

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12/05/2021 | 12pm

Online

MedCo procedures and medical evidence

The BLM motor team present a series of training videos in advance of the rollout of the whiplash reforms at the end of May 2021. 

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05/05/2021 | 12pm

Online

General damages, tariff and non-tariff

The BLM motor team present a series of training videos in advance of the rollout of the whiplash reforms at the end of May 2021. 

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05/05/2021 | 12pm

Online

Payments and time periods

The BLM motor team present a series of training videos in advance of the rollout of the whiplash reforms at the end of May 2021. 

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28/04/2021 | 12pm

Online

Raising fraud or fundamental dishonesty

The BLM motor team present a series of training videos in advance of the rollout of the whiplash reforms at the end of May 2021.

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28/04/2021 | 12pm

Online

Liability responses: options and consequences

The BLM motor team present a series of training videos in advance of the rollout of the whiplash reforms at the end of May 2021. 

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21/04/2021 | 12pm

Online

How vehicle costs are treated

The BLM motor team present a series of training videos in advance of the rollout of the whiplash reforms at the end of May 2021.

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21/04/2021 | 12pm

Online

Valuation, list of losses, offers and counter offers

The BLM motor team present a series of training videos in advance of the rollout of the whiplash reforms at the end of May 2021.

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07/04/2021 | 12pm

Online

Scope, claim, notification and initial valuation

The BLM motor team present a series of training videos in advance of the rollout of the whiplash reforms at the end of May 2021.

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16/03/2021 | 10.30am

Online

Guideline Hourly Rates Webinar

BLM experts Alistair Kinley, Andrew Hibbert & Kelly Matthews join Head of Costs Paul Wainwright to discuss BLM’s response to the Ministry of Justice consultation on hourly rates.

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11/03/2021 | 11.30am

Online

The impact of the whiplash reforms roundtable

The conversation will be facilitated by Alistair Kinley, BLM’s Director of Policy and Government Affairs and by partners from our Motor Practice Group.The relevant rules, tariffs and protocols were published right at the end of February 2021.

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10/12/2020 | 10.30am

Online

A Leader's Toolkit - mental health in the workplace

Managing mental health in the workplace is at the top of most business leaders and HR team’s priorities. Employee mental health issues are not new, but the pandemic is a stark reminder of the challenges that organisations will continue to face in managing the mental health of their workforce.

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22/10/2020 | 1pm

Online webinar

Estate planning webinar

BLM collaborated with Alexander & Co and Xentum to present an online webinar focusing on “Organising your personal and family finances as you would your business. 

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21/10/2020 |

Webinar

Post lock-down, Pre-Brexit Britain: Opportunities and risks for both sides of the channel

With the Brexit transition period soon coming to an end, businesses operating across the EU/British border must begin preparing for what is to come.

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16/10/2020 |

Webinar

Swift V Carpenter: A closer look at the approach to the accommodation awards

The Court of Appeal gave its judgment in Swift v Carpenter on Friday 9 October. Our discussion takes a closer look at the approach adopted by the Court and an in-depth analysis of the decision and what it might mean in practice.

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07/10/2020 | 2.00pm

Webinar

What does the future hold for care provision?

The care sector has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. With the outlook of the care sector still seeming uncertain alongside the possible threat of a second wave of infection, how can care providers learn from what’s happened to safeguard their future business operations?

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04/06/2020 | 12pm - 1pm

Webinar

Life after 'Lockdown' Webinar

As we have seen in recent weeks, the UK government is implementing a gradual ‘lockdown exit strategy’.

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03/06/2020 | 11.30am

Webinar

The impact of COVID-19 stress and employers liability

In this two-part series, our disease team focus on key issues and concerns facing employees and employers in the current climate.

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21/11/2019 | 12pm

BLM London, 30 Fenchurch St

Life Expectancy

This seminar will look at how these important aspects of catastrophic injury claims can be addressed to mitigate claims costs, taking account of both the impact of accidental injuries and pre-existing factors in a claimant’s medical history.

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15/10/2019 | 9am

BLM London, 30 Fenchurch St

Discount Rate Update

This seminar will look at how these important aspects of catastrophic injury claims can be addressed to mitigate claims costs, taking account of both the impact of accidental injuries and pre-existing factors in a claimant’s medical history.

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23/05/2019 | 12pm

BLM London, 30 Fenchurch St

Discount Rate Update

This seminar provides an update on the rate-setting process in Scotland, an insight into the new power to award periodical payment orders and how the two approaches will sit together...

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12/10/2018 | 9am

BLM London, 30 Fenchurch St

Personal Injury Discount Rate

This seminar focussed on the very topical and critical issue of the personal injury discount rate.

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12/09/2018 | 12pm

BLM London, 30 Fenchurch St

Claimants Without Capacity

The seminar provides an introduction to SBI claims and a strategy for handling them.

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13/06/2018 | 12pm

BLM London, 30 Fenchurch St

Chronic Pain Event

This seminar tackles the subject of chronic pain claims, reflecting the challenges posed by these claims around early identification and validation.

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19/04/2018 | 12pm

BLM London, 30 Fenchurch St

Managing Amputation Claims Event

This seminar focuses on the management of amputation claims and draws together legal specialists from BLM, experts in prosthetics, transportation needs and legal counsel, to discuss case strategies and quantum assessment.

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25/01/2018 | 12pm

BLM London, 30 Fenchurch St

Double recovery post "Tinsley"

The seminar addresses the Double Recovery post “Tinsley” and Discount Rate Update exploring the issues further by covering other relevant cases and how statutory funding in catastrophic injury claims may be affected.

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11/12/2017 | 12pm

BLM London, 30 Fenchurch St

Spinal Injury

The seminar focuses on aspects of Spinal Injury Claims, drawing together legal specialists from BLM, spinal physiotherapy, care experts and legal counsel, to discuss case strategies and assessments.

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14/11/2017 | 12pm

BLM London, 30 Fenchurch St

Subtle Brain Injury

The seminar provides an introduction to SBI claims and a strategy for handling them. The two experts cover a number of important aspects of these claims including the assessment of post-traumatic amnesia and neuropsychological effort testing.