Download or read book Casue of Action written by Eric Morgan and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Professional Negligence Litigation in Practice written by City Law School (London, England) and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2008 with total page 253 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professional Negligence Litigation in Practice has been specifically written to provide students with a detailed introduction to the complex legal issues surrounding professional negligence disputes. Concentrating on two specific areas of professional negligence; clinical negligence and solicitors' negligence, this manual examines and provides practical guidance on how such a case might be most effectively prepared and presented. Split into five distinct parts; the first part of the manual covers selected areas of the substantive law as it relates to professional negligence, namely clinical negligence and solicitors' negligence. Part II deals with the crucial procedural aspects relating to professional negligence cases, building on students' existing knowledge of the Civil Procedural Rules and examining the pre-action protocols and the role of the case management conference. Part III reflects the pragmatic approach adopted by the manual, and has been specifically designed to develop students' drafting skills to the advanced level required in professional negligence cases, and considering in particular the various stages associated with drafting Particulars of Claim and a Defense. Part IV equips students with a guide to the various legal principles, rules, practice directions, codes of guidance, and other sources, which govern the collection, preparation, and delivery of expert and non-expert evidence in clinical and solicitors' negligence cases. The final part of the manual focuses on providing students with an introduction to the key people and bodies whom they will commonly encounter in this area of practice. It also provides consideration of the availability and impact of funding arrangements on professional negligence cases and alternative dispute resolution. This manual will be an invaluable guide for students wishing to practice in civil common law chambers, particularly in the areas of professional negligence or personal injury.
Download or read book Clinical Negligence Made Clear written by Nigel Poole QC and published by Bath Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clinical Negligence claims currently cost the NHS over £2 billion every year. Litigation is time-consuming, expensive and stressful for all involved. For those whose lives have been changed dramatically as a result of negligent medical treatment, bringing a claim may be the only means of obtaining redress for the harm done to them. But the process of litigation can be a bewildering and sometimes hostile experience. For many healthcare professionals the fear of litigation is a real concern and there is deep anxiety that litigation contributes to an unhealthy, even dangerous culture of blame. Clinical Negligence Made Clear: A Guide for Patients and Professionals is an attempt by one the country’s leading clinical negligence practitioners to help all those who might be affected by such cases to understand what is involved and thereby to reduce the cost and emotional impact of clinical negligence litigation. In concise, accessible language Nigel Poole QC charts how clinical negligence has evolved, its place within the justice system and how compensation is assessed explains ten core legal principles of clinical negligence such as the doctor’s duty of care and the standards expected of healthcare professionals sets out how a claim proceeds and what happens before and during a trial focuses on specific common areas of clinical negligence claims such as wrongful birth, delays in cancer treatment and cosmetic surgery looks to the future and asks whether the current system is sustainable The aim is to provide an intelligent but accessible guide for patients, doctors, nurses, therapists, expert witnesses, and healthcare managers so that those caught up in legal proceedings have a realistic view of the impact they will have and a clearer understanding of when a dispute might be best resolved early. No doubt it will also provide a lively introduction to the subject for students, trainees and lawyers looking to move into clinical negligence work.
Download or read book Model Rules of Professional Conduct written by American Bar Association. House of Delegates and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2007 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.
Download or read book Professional Negligence in Construction written by and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is professional negligence? What are the obligations of construction professionals in contract and in tort? In what circumstances might the difference between the obligations be important? These questions are of crucial importance not only to construction lawyers but also to contractors, architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, project managers, and multi disciplinary practices. With the emphasis on the practical aspects of professional negligence in the construction industry and written in a straightforward yet authoritative way, this book is ideal for lawyers and students of construction and law as well as construction professionals at all levels.
Download or read book Solicitor s Negligence written by Flenley and published by Bloomsbury Professional. This book was released on 1999-12-01 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Claims against solicitors are on the increase and this is an essential text for all solicitors in Scotland.
Download or read book Professional Negligence Litigation in Practice written by and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2010 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed specifically for students on the Bar Vocational Course, the bar manuals are updated regularly and are very popular with practitioners as well as students.
Download or read book Jackson and Powell on Professional Liability written by Rupert Matthew Jackson and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fourth cumulative supplement brings the 6th edition up to date with the latest developments in the law.
Download or read book Solicitors Duties and Liabilities written by Roger Billins and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing a comprehensive guide to the duties and liabilities of solicitors, this book takes an analytical approach and provides an analysis of the statute and case law. Where appropriate, there are cross references to the Law Society's conduct rules.
Download or read book Jackson and Powell on Professional Negligence written by Rupert M. Jackson and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This first cumulative supplement updates the third edition, covering recent legislative developments and the latest case law in the field of professional negligence.
Download or read book Modern Tort Law written by Vivienne Harpwood and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 588 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sixth edition of this well liked textbook provides a comprehensive update and a clear analysis of all aspects of the law of tort. Substantially revised since the last edition, this new edition maintains the popular student friendly style that seeks to explain the principles of tort law in an interesting and thought-provoking manner. Students are encouraged to understand and apply the principles effectively throughout. Particular attention is paid to areas of law that students find difficult, and to the context within which the law is evolving, making these topics accessible and enjoyable. Harpwood's concise legal analysis covers many hundreds of cases, and offers insights into developing areas of negligence, employers' liability, occupiers' liability, and defamation among others. Key features of this edition include: Clear, in-depth analysis of legal principles Detailed coverage and comment on cases Extensive discussion of recent House of Lords decisions including Gregg v Scott (2005), Chester v Afshar (2004), Cambell v MGN (2004), Wainwright v Home Office (2003), Transco v Stockport MBC (2003) and Rees v Darlington Memorial NHS Trust (2003) Comprehensive analysis of new trends and developments in this fast-moving area of law Discussion of policy issues Consideration of Human Rights issues in tort A contextual approach covering practical and institutional issues such as the Civil Procedure Rules 1998 Concise summaries at the end of each topic An invaluable textbook for those studying this core subject, Modern Tort Law is a succinct and relevant text suitable for all undergraduate modular courses.
Download or read book Essays in Conveyancing and Property Law in Honour of Professor Robert Rennie written by Frankie McCarthy and published by Open Book Publishers. This book was released on 2015-05-11 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Professor Robert Rennie has been one of the most influential voices in Scots private law over the past thirty years. Highly respected as both an academic and a practitioner, his contribution to the development of property law and practice has been substantial and unique. This volume celebrates his retirement from the Chair of Conveyancing at the University of Glasgow in 2014 with a selection of essays written by his peers and colleagues from the judiciary, academia and legal practice. Each chapter covers a topic of particular interest to Professor Rennie during his career, from the historical development of property law rules through to the latest developments in conveyancing practice and the evolution of the rules of professional negligence. Although primarily Scottish in focus, the contributions will have much of interest to lawyers in any jurisdiction struggling with similar practical problems, particularly those with similar legal roots including the Netherlands and South Africa. As a whole, the collection is highly recommended to students, practitioners and academics.
Download or read book Professional Negligence in Construction written by Ben Patten and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is professional negligence? What are the obligations of construction professionals in contract and in tort? In what circumstances might the difference between the obligations be important? These questions are of crucial importance not only to construction lawyers but also to contractors, architects, quantity surveyors, engineers, project managers, and multi-disciplinary practitioners. With an emphasis on the practical aspects of professional negligence in the construction industry and written in a straightforward yet authoritative way, this book is ideal for lawyers and students of construction and law as well as construction professionals at all levels.
Download or read book Accountants Professional Negligence written by Jonathan R.H.H. Pockson and published by Springer. This book was released on 1982-06-18 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Tolley s Journal of Professional Negligence written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Legal Malpractice Law written by Vincent Johnson and published by West Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-11 with total page 720 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legal Malpractice Law is a practical, problem-oriented text designed for use in elective courses on Legal Malpractice, Professional Liability, or Advanced Legal Ethics. It may also be used in required Professional Responsibility courses that want to focus more on malpractice liability than on lawyer discipline. Each chapter includes explanatory text that relies on recent cases, code provisions, statutes, and commentary. A small number of tightly edited principal cases offer insight into the current state of legal malpractice law. The problems, including many that are based on actual controversies, deal with liability concerns that practitioners encounter. The book examines claims brought by clients and non-clients. It also integrates malpractice prevention lessons. Relevant ethics rules are discussed.
Download or read book Tolley s Professional Negligence written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A journal of liability, ethics, and discipline.
