tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post4889173158366243680..comments2024-03-24T23:01:57.640+00:00Comments on The Justice Diaries: Lord Emslie defeats legal challenge over pleural plaques as Insurers ‘big name’ legal team fail to overturn Holyrood’s Asbestos compensation lawUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-60929163809144195942011-07-18T15:43:09.368+01:002011-07-18T15:43:09.368+01:00You have mentioned very interesting points ! ps ...You have mentioned very interesting points ! ps decent internet site .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-35691640038054461962011-07-01T00:33:25.392+01:002011-07-01T00:33:25.392+01:00Only God knows what I was supposed to do without y...Only God knows what I was supposed to do without your help, guys.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-4026353340240747842011-06-23T20:11:03.792+01:002011-06-23T20:11:03.792+01:00Good ArticleGood ArticleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-1361563878615124802011-05-17T18:54:23.380+01:002011-05-17T18:54:23.380+01:00I've been looking for some nice blogs lately a...I've been looking for some nice blogs lately and this one just caught my eyes. Have a good day ahead. Such interesting content you have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-17917353075420595542010-01-19T15:00:46.176+00:002010-01-19T15:00:46.176+00:00I'm an English, not a Scots lawyer; but we hav...I'm an English, not a Scots lawyer; but we have a few things in common.<br /><br />First, lawyers are not to be judged by the clients they act for; even the guy in the black hat is entitled to a lawyer.<br /><br />And second, while the ruling about pleural plaques is good news and I hope we get similar legislation in England: it's no good attackign the insurers because it will raise premiums. Of course it will. That is what insurance is about. Welcome to the real world.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-37308458780533980062010-01-11T15:10:47.967+00:002010-01-11T15:10:47.967+00:00Anonymous said...
Sorry to burst everyone's b...Anonymous said...<br /><br />Sorry to burst everyone's bubble about Thompsons but a friend of mine took a negligence case to them and they refused to represent him.Reason being it was against a doctor and a lawyer so dont believe all that rubbish they are great because they are not ! <br /><br />LAWYERS ONLY TAKE CASES THAT DO NOT HURT LAWYERS, A LEGAL CLOSED SHOP, OR NETWORK OF CROOKS WHO ARE AGAINST ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC WHO WANTS JUSTICE AGAINST A CROOKED LAWYER. THIS IS WHY ALL LAWYERS ARE CRIMINALS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-10356912665779927832010-01-11T15:08:19.611+00:002010-01-11T15:08:19.611+00:00Anonymous said...
Sorry to burst everyone's b...Anonymous said...<br /><br />Sorry to burst everyone's bubble about Thompsons but a friend of mine took a negligence case to them and they refused to represent him. Reason being it was against a doctor and a lawyer so dont believe all that rubbish they are great because they are not ! <br />===================================<br />I totally agree, and the doctor and the lawyer would have been insured by the same company Royal Sun Alliance, so Thompson would have been suing their own insurers. How is that for blocking access to justice. The system is designed to self protect, that is why poor legal service in the norm.<br /><br />I have been there, ask any lawyer to sue another lawyer and their demeanour changes instantly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-17928091646101416162010-01-11T11:43:27.865+00:002010-01-11T11:43:27.865+00:00Sorry to burst everyone's bubble about Thompso...Sorry to burst everyone's bubble about Thompsons but a friend of mine took a negligence case to them and they refused to represent him.Reason being it was against a doctor and a lawyer so dont believe all that rubbish they are great because they are not !Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-23407024216010527152010-01-11T10:23:50.039+00:002010-01-11T10:23:50.039+00:00Doctor who hacked into Prime Minister's health...Doctor who hacked into Prime Minister's health records escapes prosecution<br /><br />Jan 10 2010 Norman Silvester, Sunday Mail<br /><br />A DOCTOR who hacked into the health records of Gordon Brown and Alex Salmond will not be prosecuted, we can reveal today.<br /><br />Andrew Jamieson sparked a security alert after breaking into confidential computer files on the PM and First Minister and a series of other high-profile Scots.<br /><br />Former Labour leader Jack McConnell and his wife Bridget had their sensitive files viewed.<br /><br />BBC newsreader Jackie Bird and Old Firm stars were among other victims.<br /><br />We told in March how Jamieson, who worked at the Queen Margaret Hospital in Dunfermline, was charged and appeared on petition at Dunfermline Sheriff Court.<br /><br />Now all the victims have been told there will be no trial as the Crown say that is not in the public interest (WHY IS A DISHONEST DOCTOR NOT IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, IT IS A GREEN LIGHT TO OTHERS) - even though there is enough evidence to prosecute.<br /><br />It is understood the doctor also has ongoing health problems. (OF COURSE HE WILL BE SEEING A PSYCHIATRIST, ALL CROOKED PROFESSIONALS HAVE MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS.)<br /><br />Jamieson claims he only looked at the files out of curiosity and did not pass on the information or use it for any financial gain.<br /><br />But he could face disciplinary action from his regulatory body the General Medical Council. (CORUPT REGULATOR).<br /><br />Every victim got a letter from Mark McGuire, acting principal depute at the Crown Office, last week explaining the reasons for dropping the charges.<br /><br />The Crown Office said: "After full consideration of all the facts and circumstances, including confidential medical reports,(MEDICAL REPORTS FROM DOCTORS ABOUT A DOCTOR) Crown Counsel has decided that no proceedings should be taken in relation to this matter."<br /><br />A Crown Office source added: "There was enough evidence to prosecute Jamieson. (WELL YOU DO NOT PROSECUTE LAWYER CRIMINALITY EITHER, OR DOCTORS).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-77537788970483991812010-01-11T10:08:05.506+00:002010-01-11T10:08:05.506+00:00Dr Abernethy would say Xyklon B was good for peopl...Dr Abernethy would say Xyklon B was good for people if it saved her client money. <br /><br />Doctors are the caring profession? I do not think so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-86302399161045846202010-01-11T00:43:31.051+00:002010-01-11T00:43:31.051+00:00Anonymous said...
how that doctor sat there and s...Anonymous said...<br /><br />how that doctor sat there and said all that to the parliament is beyond me. <br />-------------------------------------<br />This comment interested me. In court consultant physicians have legal privilidge if they are appearing as expert witnesses. This means (please correct me Dr Abernethy if I am wrong) they can give their opinion without risk of prosecution. <br /><br />If we consider Sally Clark, who was a lawyer, Anita Patel, and Angela Cannings the expert witness Professor Sir Roy Meadow, in their cases provided evidence that resulted in the three women being jailed for murdering their children. Now I detest lawyers, but not Sally Clark, she was an innocent woman, as were the others.<br /><br />So legal privilidge lets a doctor say within reason what they want. Doctors who act for insurance companies will distort the facts, "Plural plaques are good" but the same woman would never expose her own lungs to the asbestos the victims were exposed to. Immunity from prosecution for medical opinion is why "pleural plaques are good". She would not get sued anyway, because her opinion is sacrosanct even though she knows she is distorting the truth to protect her clients.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-73431937640610860102010-01-10T21:40:30.583+00:002010-01-10T21:40:30.583+00:00Lord Emslie, I am not trained in Law but some of t...Lord Emslie, I am not trained in Law but some of the best legal minds have tried to stop damages being awarded. You have restored my faith in the legal profession by a tiny amount, and I am not being sarcastic. It is wonderful to see that those with great power, (and you are one of those people) do not always get the result they are paid to get. It is alright for Mr Keen or Dr Abernethy, they do not struggle for breath.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-12226791986856393242010-01-10T21:01:30.552+00:002010-01-10T21:01:30.552+00:00Frank Maguire said:“I now call on them to stop obs...Frank Maguire said:“I now call on them to stop obstructing justice and not to try and put any more barriers in the way of victims seeking compensation.” <br /><br />rent-a-quote Maquire at it again<br /><br />has anyone bothered to question why Thompsons are sitting on 1000's of comp cases for years on end ?<br /><br />Would anyone like to guess at the fees this lot are raking in for this ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-21832736767338910042010-01-10T16:26:52.339+00:002010-01-10T16:26:52.339+00:00If Simpson Marwick went to all that trouble arguin...If Simpson Marwick went to all that trouble arguing the insurers case at the parly why did the insurers use Brodies in court ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-52855457459204260902010-01-10T15:18:38.763+00:002010-01-10T15:18:38.763+00:00Insurance companies have bottomless pockets, expec...Insurance companies have bottomless pockets, expect an appeal - supported by S&M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-84225551530950062032010-01-10T02:00:51.990+00:002010-01-10T02:00:51.990+00:00When do we get to hear that CANCER is good for you...When do we get to hear that CANCER is good for you next ?<br /><br />Maybe she could get a job at a hospital turning everyone away telling them their injury or medical ailment is actually GOOD for them and should not be treated thus saving lots of lovely nhs money that can be paid to lawyers like her instead of dishing out the bandages or doing the hip replacementsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-69326628871081668632010-01-10T01:19:08.771+00:002010-01-10T01:19:08.771+00:00how that doctor sat there and said all that to the...how that doctor sat there and said all that to the parliament is beyond me<br /><br />truly evilAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-4652876232102218462010-01-10T00:38:06.595+00:002010-01-10T00:38:06.595+00:00Solicitor-advocate Frank Maguire said: “This judgm...Solicitor-advocate Frank Maguire said: “This judgment states categorically that the Scottish Parliament was perfectly within its rights to pass this law and that is tremendous news for pleural plaques sufferers.<br /><br />“We have almost 1,000 pleural plaques cases which have been in limbo while the insurance industry pursued this ill-fated legal action.<br /><br />“I now call on them to stop obstructing justice and not to try and put any more barriers in the way of victims seeking compensation.”<br /><br />Mr Maguire said many insurance companies not involved in the court battle, as well as the Ministry of Defence and British Shipbuilders, had been holding back on settling pleural plaques cases.<br /><br />“They also should now meet their obligations and pay up,” he said. <br /><br />Yes Mr Maguire they should pay up, there must be something in law to prevent them from stalling, and I hope the law is used to pay victims as soon as practicable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-49704910800981301872010-01-10T00:26:16.993+00:002010-01-10T00:26:16.993+00:00WELL FOLKS THE SAME BRODIES LLP WHO ROBBED THE USH...WELL FOLKS THE SAME BRODIES LLP WHO ROBBED THE USHER FAMILY DEFENDED THE INSURERS WHO DO NOT WANT TO PAY THE ASBESTOS VICTIMS THEIR DAMAGES. THE FOLLOWING IS FROM THE SCOTLAND AGAINST CROOKED LAWYERS WEBSITE www.sacl/info<br /><br />"For many years Brodies Solicitors LLP, of Atholl Crescent, Edinburgh have appeared in SACL’s online Rogues' Gallery of crooked Scottish law firms. They have also featured prominently in our legendary SACL Flyers, which are distributed throughout Scotland, in their tens of thousands, every month. These monthly flyers are hand-delivered to every MSP and have also made their way into the private bags of QC's and Advocates at the Court of Session. Further hundreds of thousands of images of large posters, being held by Stuart Usher, accusing Brodies of being Crooks and Fraudsters have appeared in the Scottish Media. The same posters and placards also appeared in a Channel Four documentary: ‘The House of Usher’.<br /><br />Throughout the documentary Stuart Usher can be seen quite clearly holding these posters and placards. All of this poses a big question: Why on earth have Brodies not sued either Usher and/or SACL for defamation? The answer is obvious, namely: Brodies LLP are indeed Crooks and Fraudsters and stand correctly accused".<br /><br />SO IF YOU NEED LEGAL REPRESENTATION AVOID THESE PEOPLE LIKE THE PLAGUE. MR USHER IS DOING THE RIGHT THING, HE CLEARLY HAS RIGHT ON HIS SIDE OR HE WOULD HAVE BEEN SUED FOR DEFAMATION BY NOW. <br /><br />BRODIES ALSO CHANGED THEIR PARTNERSHIP SETUP, SO THAT ONLY A FEW, NOT ALL OF THE FIRMS PARTNERS COULD BE SUED. THEY ARE TRYING TO LIMIT THE FIRMS LIABILITY, BECAUSE THEY ARE GUILTY OF THE ALLEGATIONS MR USHER HAS MADE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-28734847576986756332010-01-10T00:17:06.236+00:002010-01-10T00:17:06.236+00:00Clearly the people who would put money above life ...Clearly the people who would put money above life have lost, and I am thrilled for the people with plural plaques. It is time they were given their compensation. <br /><br />I will now sign off and listen to some Chopin. Great result Peter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-1752452576247724272010-01-09T22:58:11.750+00:002010-01-09T22:58:11.750+00:00ANOTHER CHAP WHO THOUGHT HE WAS INVINCIBLE.
Satur...ANOTHER CHAP WHO THOUGHT HE WAS INVINCIBLE.<br /><br />Saturday, December 22, 2007<br />Law Society boss Mill lied to Swinney, Parliament as secret memos reveal policy of intervention & obstruction on claims, complaints.<br /><br />Negligent or crooked lawyers in Scotland can be thankful for at least two weapons in their defence against complaints when a client realises they were ripped off.<br /><br />The first weapon in a dishonest lawyers arsenal against such a complaint, would be the Law Society of Scotland, the legal profession's well known self regulator of complaints against solicitors, who act only as a control point to ensure their members are unaffected by even the largest client frauds, poorest levels of service, and in some cases, criminal charges.<br /><br />The second, perhaps more sinister weapon a crooked lawyer can always seem to rely upon, no matter how crooked they are, is, Douglas Mill, the Law Society's very own Chief Executive of now more than ten years.<br /><br />Douglas Mill - The face of the Law Society's hate, rage & intervention against client complaints & claims against crooked lawyers<br /><br />Douglas Mill, a man who last year threatened both the Scottish Executive & Scottish Parliament that if it did not do as he said, he would take it to court on his own insistence that it was a lawyers 'human right' under ECHR to regulate & control complaints against legal colleagues, has a long and consistent record of intervening in complaints and financial claims made against fellow solicitors, with the sole determination to prevent success at all costs.<br />===================================<br />It is a clients human right to have access to prosecuting crooked lawyers just like you Mr Mill, who abused your position to protect your criminal colleagues. Then Glasgow University offer you a job, Christ what were they thinking of?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-20639908743055459312010-01-09T21:59:33.143+00:002010-01-09T21:59:33.143+00:00Brodies LLP Website
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Brodies provides a ...Brodies LLP Website<br /><br />Services<br /><br />Brodies provides a very comprehensive range of legal services to many of the country’s best known corporate and financial institutions as well as to a range of government departments‚ public authorities and private business clients.<br /><br />We keep close to our clients and develop our legal service offerings in line with the needs of their businesses.<br /><br />At all times we are driven to be innovative in terms of the advice we provide‚ the service we deliver and the fee structures we offer.<br /><br />We place great emphasis on getting our working relationships with clients absolutely right. And we have significant experience in partnering arrangements with clients where we work very effectively as an integral part of their in-house team.<br />===================================<br />With this ruling Brodies, the insurers will be furious at you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-1637392707515433512010-01-09T21:54:35.841+00:002010-01-09T21:54:35.841+00:00Hi Peter,
I just want to say I think you are doin...Hi Peter,<br /><br />I just want to say I think you are doing a fantastic job. There are many people on your side. It is a bit late but happy new year and I wish you are your family good health.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-7496746606181871292010-01-09T21:21:58.017+00:002010-01-09T21:21:58.017+00:00Avira, AXA Insurance, Zurich and the infamous Roya...Avira, AXA Insurance, Zurich and the infamous Royal Sun Alliance (who also insure all Scottish solicitors via the Master Policy) were represented by the Dean of Faculty himself, Richard Keen, and Scots law firm Brodies LLP, but the big name legal team proved the big failure most people hoped for.<br /><br />Is Brodies not the Edinburgh Firm who Stuart Usher of sacl/info sits outside their offices with accusations of corruption and the lawyers do nothing about it. They are clearly unable to clear their name. Good on Mr Usher. <br /><br />I am delighted for the asbestos victims these lawyers overseen by Keen have failed. Lord Emslie made the correct decision.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20722989.post-50035048938028294922010-01-09T18:32:23.999+00:002010-01-09T18:32:23.999+00:00Insurers legal team was headed by Richard Keen QC,...Insurers legal team was headed by Richard Keen QC, Dean of the Faculty of Advocates.<br /><br />Well Richard you were keen (no pun intended on such a serious matter as this) to stop people being awarded damages. I am delighted you have failed, and I hope your insurance giant clients pay millions in damages. Poetic justice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com