Legal CPD Courses

Defences to Professional Negligence

In this in-depth course we will examine the possible defences to professional negligence with experienced solicitor Helen Swaffield, giving you all the information needed when defending professional negligence in the commercial law sector. The following topics will be covered in this session:• Limitation• The rule in tort- calculating the date of loss• The knowledge date for an extra 3 years (S14A)• Loss of a benefit to the Claimant• Litigation that becomes weaker- the relevant date• CPR 7- the correct rules• Duty of care / Breach ... See more

5

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Inquests in Clinical Negligence Cases

with Aneurin Moloney

This webinar looks at the legal and procedural aspects of inquests following deaths that may have been caused by negligent medical treatment. With reference to the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, barrister Aneurin Moloney of Hardwicke Chambers will provide viewers with a practical discussion regarding the purpose of an inquest, including when the inquest should be held.Offering an invaluable insight into the role of the coroner and the implications of Article 2 ECHR, this course is ideal for clinical negligence practitioners of any level.Consi ... See more

4

98 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Clinical Negligence Legal Update 2019-20

with Aneurin Moloney

Delivered by clinical negligence barrister Aneurin Moloney of Hardwicke Chambers, this 20-minute webinar takes an in-depth look at 5 key judgments from 2019, including: • The notable case of Diamond v Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust [2019], in which the Court of Appeal mistakenly applied the wrong test to the issue of the causal link between the surgeon’s failure to disclose material information and her physical injury • The case of AXO v Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust [2019], in which Mrs Justice Yip considered the i ... See more

87 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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BPE Sol v Hughes-Holland – Professional Negligence Update

with Rachel Coyle

Do you know what was considered during the case of BPE Solicitors v Hughers-Holland?Do you understand it’s impact on professional negligence claims?If you work in the field of professional negligence, or within a professional body or organisation, and you are unsure of the answer to either of the questions detailed above, then is webinar is essential. During this session, lecturer and commercial practitioner Rachel Coyle of 36 Civil (The 36 Group) will provide viewers with the background facts of the case and will discuss why the co ... See more

90 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Jackson Reforms - Avoiding Professional Negligence Claims

with Peter Causton

Following the introduction of the new Civil Procedure Rules in April 2013 and the subsequent Jackson Reforms, there has been a significant increase in claims against solicitors, particularly in respect of relief from sanctions application deadlines being missed. There has also been an increase parties being penalised for unreasonable refusal to mediate, which begs the question will an increase in mediation lead to an increase in claims against mediators also? This course, delivered by experienced mediator and deputy district judge Peter Causto ... See more

123 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Basics of Clinical Negligence

with Alison Joyce

Clinical negligence is a complex are of law in which very few initial enquiries lead to a successful claim. It is estimated that between 80% and 90% of claims do not get taken on by solicitors and of those that are pursued, about 40% are successfully defended. One of the key skills of clinical negligence practice is the ability to take full instructions from the client and thereby identify want the client wants to achieve and whether this is possible through the pursuit of clinical negligence action. This course is aimed at solicitors co ... See more

4

205 Users Enrolled

£ 80 +VAT

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How to Avoid Professional Negligence Claims Following the Jackson Reforms

with Peter Causton

Following the introduction of the new Civil Procedure Rules in April 2013 and the subsequent Jackson Reforms, there has been a significant increase in claims against solicitors, particularly in respect of relief from sanctions application deadlines being missed. There has also been an increase parties being penalised for unreasonable refusal to mediate, which begs the question will an increase in mediation lead to an increase in claims against mediators also? This course, delivered by experienced mediator and deputy district judge Peter Causto ... See more

5

153 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Animal Negligence Update

with Adam Gadd

Dog bite claims are the most common and thereby most highly publicised type of personal injury claim caused by animals in the UK, but they are by no means the only claims which practitioners may have to deal with. This course is aimed specifically at personal injury practitioners with an interest in this area of law and will offer guidance on how to advise clients regarding animal negligence allegations and how to bring a claim under the provisions of the Animal Act 1971.

73 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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The Legal Issues Relating to Care at the End of Life

with Alison Joyce

This course will cover the law relating to care provided to patients at the end of their life, and will explore some of the tensions faced by those receiving the care, their families and the clinicians providing the care. It will cover the decision-making process that should be followed, and what can be done if families feel that an inappropriate decision has been made. The following topics will also be considered: · Personal Autonomy · Advance Statements · Advance Decisions · Lasting Powers of Attorney · ... See more

3

73 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Claims Arising from Lack of Consent

with Alison Joyce

Every patient has a fundamental right to determine whether or not to undergo a particular procedure and it is the clinician’s duty to seek consent before taking action. The consequences if a clinician acts without consent can include criminal or civil proceedings. Consent is only valid if the patient has received full and frank information regarding what the procedure entails and the risks involved. If a clinician fails to fails to warn the patient of a particular risk and that risk materialises, the patient may be able to bring a ne ... See more

4

91 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Psychiatric Injury

with Alison Joyce

This course is aimed at practitioners who are new to the field of clinical negligence and will provide viewers with a practical discussion of the difficult and often misunderstood topic of psychiatric injury. Psychiatric injuries caused as a result of clinical negligence can be equally, if not more debilitating than physical harm. However, as these injuries are not visible there is an overriding concern that they are easy to fake, which may explain why the current rules outlining what can and cannot be claimed for are both arbitrary and ou ... See more

4.3

105 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Establishing the Correct Claimant and Fatal Injury Claims

with Alison Joyce

Identifying the correct defendant in clinical negligence claims is not always as straight forward as it sounds. Delivered by experienced clinical negligence practitioner and lecturer Alison Joyce, this course will offer practical guidance designed to help you ensure that you bring proceedings in the name of the correct claimant, particularly in the context of the recent reorganisation of the NHS. This course will be of interest to practitioners who are new to the field of clinical negligence practice and will be equally suitable for train ... See more

4.2

87 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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The Duty of Candour and Being Open

with Alison Joyce

Published on 6 February 2013, the Francis Inquiry Report, which examined the causes of the failings in care at Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust, recommended that a statutory duty of candour be introduced in order to ensure that providers of health and adult social care are open with patients when things go wrong. From October 2014, subject to parliamentary approval, all NHS trusts, foundation trusts and special health authorities will be required to comply with the statutory duty of candour. This is part of a fundamental standard re ... See more

4.4

89 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Collecting Evidence

with Alison Joyce

The collection of evidence is crucial to the ultimate success or failure of any clinical negligence claim. This course, delivered by experienced clinical negligence practitioner and lecturer Alison Joyce, will offer practitioners practical guidance on how to approach the investigation of a clinical negligence claim and will suggest hints and tips which you can use in practice to ensure success. This course will consider the various sources of information available in clinical negligence claims including complaints documentation, inciden ... See more

4

99 Users Enrolled

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Guide to What Injuries Can Affect a Mother in Child Birth

with Steve Green

Although the majority of birth injuries which occur affect the child, it is not uncommon for the mother to also experience physical trauma during or after labour. The severity of such trauma can vary dramatically and this course will provide an overview of the birth stages, the types of delivery methods, assistance and paid relief available and what Unavoidable injuries can often be compounded by negligent medical care. This course will ensure that practitioners are able to establish liability using the Bolam and Bolitho tests and that th ... See more

60 Users Enrolled

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Guide to What Injuries Can Affect a Baby in Child Birth

with Steve Green

Although the majority of births occur without incident, unfortunately a significant number of women every year do have a traumatic experience during birth; whether through a mistake made during ante-natal care such as failure to spot birth defects or a mistake made during delivery, this can lead serious complications, permanent disability or even the death of the baby. There is no doubt that negligence in child birth can have a devastating impact on both the child and parents which is why practitioners must ensure that they have the knowl ... See more

4.3

64 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Guide to Cerebal Palsy in Birth Injury Claims

with Steve Green

Cerebral palsy is a brain injury caused by a lack of oxygen to the baby that occurs before, during, or shortly after the birth. It is estimated that cerebral palsy affects 1 to 4 children in every 1,000 born and in many instances it is impossible to determine the cause of the injury. This course will provide viewers with a practical discussion of what cerebral palsy is in terms of the type and classification, the known causes and what treatment is available. Aimed at practitioners with little or no previous knowledge of this subject matt ... See more

5

69 Users Enrolled

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Guide to What Can Go Wrong During Pregnancy

with Steve Green

It is becoming increasingly common for women to delay pregnancy until they are in their mid-30s or older. In 2010 statistics for births in England and Wales indicated that 20% of all births were to women over 35, while in 2012 the average age was 29.8 demonstrating a marked yet steady increase from 2000 onwards. While plenty of older mothers deliver children without issue, birth injuries are not restricted to issues experienced during or after labour and can include conditions or difficulties which develop during pregnancy, for which the a ... See more

4.3

65 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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