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Liquidated Damages – Beware the Penalty Trap

Liquidated damages clauses are a valuable tool in sophisticated contracts, offering predictability and a clear remedy for breaches. However, if these clauses are not carefully drafted, they risk being struck down as penalties—rendering them unenforceable. This 45-minute CPD webinar explores the legal principles that distinguish enforceable liquidated damages clauses from unlawful penalty clauses. Participants will examine key distinctions such as primary vs secondary obligations, the role of legitimate interests, and the requirement of propo ... See more

11 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Maximising Recovery: Costs and Damages in the Claims Portal

with Nicky Carter

The Small Claims Track (SCT) Portal has been in place for nearly four years, and practitioners are now identifying the best strategies to maximise both damages and costs recovery—both within and outside the portal process. Understanding cost consequences, exit routes, and key arguments is essential for achieving the best financial outcomes for firms and clients.This webinar provides a comprehensive update on how to navigate the claims portal effectively, including maximising damages for mixed injuries, handling causation disputes, and address ... See more

15 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Contract Law 7: Liquidated Damages

with Keith Markham

A common feature in more sophisticated contracts, liquidated damages clauses can provide much needed certainty and enforceability in the event of a breach of contract. However, care needs to be taken with the wording used as otherwise they may be declared unenforceable by the courts.In this 45 minute webinar, we will consider the rules governing the operation of these clauses and will consider how to draft them effectively. Recent case law will be considered where appropriate.Topics will include:• Liquidated damages v penalty clauses• Prima ... See more

96 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Maximising Damages in Personal Injury Cases

with Adam Gadd

Delivered by barrister Adam Gadd of Pump Court Chambers, this 60-minute webinar is intended to provide those acting on behalf of claimants with the tips, tricks and tactics needed in order to maximise the amount of damages recovered in personal injury cases.During this webinar, Adam will highlight the importance of information gathering when putting together any personal injury claim in terms of quantum and will consider the following heads of loss and will provide advice on how to maximise each one: • General Damages • Loss of Earn ... See more

81 Users Enrolled

£ 80 +VAT

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Damages and Judicial Review

with Dean Kingham

Section 31(4) of the Senior Courts Act 1981 defines the circumstances in which the court may award damages, restitution or the recovery of a sum due on a claim for judicial review. When this is viewed alongside Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) 54.3(2), it becomes clear that a claim for damages or restitution may be included in a claim for judicial review, but only in addition to a claim for one of the prerogative remedies or a declaration or injunction; a claimant may not seek damages or restitution alone in a claim for judicial r ... See more

3.7

121 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Damage by Tree Roots

with Datalaw Team

In circumstances where the roots of a tree have caused damage to a neighbouring property for example, the owner of the tree can be liable, under the law of nuisance, for such damage. However, in order for damage to be “reasonably foreseeable” it is necessary to show that the “defendant” knew or ought to have known, that such damage would arise. Delivered by experienced lecturer Richard Quenby, this course consider why the long-held approach that liability is always established merely by the proximity of trees to buildings built on shri ... See more

5

81 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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SCT Portal - Valuing Mixed Injury Claims

with Nicky Carter

Delve into the intricacies of mixed injury claims within the Small Claims Track (SCT) Portal. This comprehensive webinar covers the latest Supreme Court decision on valuing claims that include both whiplash tariff elements and other injuries. You will gain insights into the application of the Civil Liability Act 2018 and the Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021, focusing on key case law such as Hassam v Rabot [2023] and Sadler v Filipiak (2011).Explore the Supreme Court's guidelines and understand how to effectively assess and present mixed injury ... See more

77 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Psychiatric Injuries Update

with Nicky Carter

Dealing with cases involving psychiatric injuries presents unique legal and evidential challenges. The latest Supreme Court decision has set crucial limits on recovery, impacting claimants and legal practitioners alike. This webinar provides an essential update on the evolving jurisprudence surrounding psychiatric injuries, ensuring that personal injury solicitors and litigators remain at the forefront of legal arguments and case strategies.Through expert-led analysis, this session will examine key concepts such as standalone psychiatric injury ... See more

9 Users Enrolled

£ 169 +VAT

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Drafting for Uninsured Risks

with Richard Quenby

This course will provide practitioners with an in-depth insight into the practice of Drafting for Uninsured Risks and the implications for both the Landlord and Tenant. It will discuss how uninsured risks can arise in multi-occupied buildings and the commercial position that a landlord or tenant can adopt in relation to the risk of damage being caused by an uninsured risk. In addition, this course will consider how standard lease drafting in relation to insured risks need to be modified to reflect any agreed risk sharing that the landlord and ... See more

5

141 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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Advocacy in the Magistrates Court

with Colin Beaumont

This six part course is essential for all solicitors starting out at the Magistrates Court.During this training, experienced lecturer, barrister and former duty solicitor, Colin Beaumont will identify the pitfalls which can ambush unwary advocates and will discuss a selection of difficult Magistrates Court scenarios and provide detailed guidance on how to handle them successfully.With over 95% of criminal cases being tried at a Magistrates' court, this comprehensive series of webinars will also be of interest to experienced crimin ... See more

5

284 Users Enrolled

£ 165 +VAT

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Understanding Residential and Commercial Property Insurance

with Richard Quenby

Part 1 - Understanding Commercial Property Insurance This section of the course will examine the relevance of insurance in relation to sales, leases and mortgages of commercial properties. Lecturer Richard Quenby will discuss the key terms and concepts which viewers must be aware of if they are to provide practical guidance in the application of varying insurance provisions. The types of insurance products which are available will also be considered, in addition to insurable interests, reinstatement obligations and insurance on the grant of a ... See more

107 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Rights to Light - A practical Overview and Update

with Stephen Desmond

In December 2014, the Law Commission published its final report on Rights to Light. The report reflects the growing number of disputes in recent years concerning easements of light and highlights some of the limitations of the existing law. Rights to light sometimes prove problematic for homeowners because such easements are rarely acquired by express grant in a deed and, even when they have been acquired, pursuing remedies for their infringement is not straightforward. A neighbour’s rights to light can also be financially crippling for a p ... See more

164 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Flooding Risk Update

with Stephen Desmond

Flooding poses a major threat to the British property market. In addition to the physical damage which flooding can cause, if a property is at risk of flooding homeowners may also find it difficult to obtain a mortgage, secure sufficient insurance or sell their property. While solicitors are unable to advise clients regarding flood risks or interpret technical flood reports, it is essential that solicitors are well informed regarding the issue of flooding and are familiar with the Law Society’s updated Practice Note on Flood Risk, published ... See more

5

133 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Contractual Penalties and Drafting to Avoid Them

with Richard Quenby

This course will offer an in-depth examination of the recent Supreme Court rulings on penalty clauses and how the law is now to be interpreted. Delivered by experienced practitioner and lecturer Richard Quenby, this bite-size course will ensure that commercial practitioners are aware of the pitfalls to be avoided when drafting for liquidated damages or other consequences of non-performance or breach.

5

186 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Care and Assistance Claims - How to Evidence and Value Them

with Rebecca Greenstreet

Aimed at both personal injury and clinical negligence practitioners, this course will offer a practical discussion of the issues which arise when bringing or defending claims for care and assistance. This course aims to provide an overview of the types of care which can form part of a claim and the way in which such a claim is valued. In addition, this course will also cover the difficulties which can arise when valuing a care claim and how to guard against these. Essential for civil practitioners seeking to refresh their knowledge on this he ... See more

4.5

123 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Care and Assistance Claims

with Rebecca Greenstreet

Aimed at both personal injury and clinical negligence practitioners, this course will offer a practical discussion of the issues which arise when bringing or defending claims for care and assistance. This course aims to provide an overview of the types of care which can form part of a claim and the way in which such a claim is valued. In addition, this course will also cover the difficulties which can arise when valuing a care claim and how to guard against these. Essential for civil practitioners seeking to refresh their knowledge on this he ... See more

3.5

136 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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Interest Rate Hedging and Swaps

with Rachel Coyle

Interest rate hedging and swaps is a complex area of commercial practice which, for many practitioners, has been exacerbated following the conclusion of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) review, and the subsequent uncertainty regarding what’s next. Delivered by Rachel Coyle, barrister at The 36 Group, this course will provide viewers with a whistle stop tour of what is going on with interest rate hedging products and has been designed to answer the following questions asked by practitioners and clients alike: • &nbs ... See more

77 Users Enrolled

£ 60 +VAT

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