The exclusion of liability clause is often the first thing lawyers turn to when reviewing a commercial contract, yet one of the last issues to get resolved. This briefing considers how the courts have been interpreting exclusion clauses, particularly on direct and indirect losses.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 04 November 2011 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
This webinar, supported by Symantec, highlights the legal e-discovery landscape, utilizing data and opinion from a recent survey of over 5,000 lawyers across 10 countries. The expert panel offers practical advice and guidance on developing and implementing well considered strategies.
Law Firm: Symantec | Published: 26 July 2011 | Practice Area: Litigation
Often the first time parties look at dispute resolution clauses is when the relationship has deteriorated beyond repair. This briefing from Wragge & Co answers questions including: What is appropriate dispute resolution? How long can it take? And am I bound by the decision?
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 06 July 2011 | Practice Area: Litigation
A worker who dressed as a snail to crawl the London marathon was reportedly sacked for failing to raise enough money. Although this seems like a harsh response, it is not a foregone conclusion that he would win a claim of unfair dismissal. Shoosmiths considers the requirements for a fair dismissal.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 21 June 2011 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
It is easy to feel on the edge of an abyss when a claim form listing your company as a defendant arrives on your doorstep or if you believe an existing dispute has to go through the courts in order to reach a conclusion. This briefing from Shoosmiths identifies two key escape routes to settle cases
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 16 June 2011 | Practice Area: Litigation
The Japanese earthquake and tsunami was a disaster of Biblical proportions. The 9.0 magnitude earthquake is the largest in Japan since modern instrumental recordings began 130 years ago. In this briefing, Paul Hastings looks at the commercial fall out and the long-term impact for the country.
Law Firm: Paul Hastings | Published: 15 June 2011 | Practice Area: Litigation
There was a recent legislative proposal to amend the Korean Product Liability Act, raising serious implications for all manufacturers conducting business in Korea. Kim & Chang reports.
Law Firm: Kim & Chang | Published: 06 May 2011 | Practice Area: Product Liability and Labelling
Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labour announced the partial draft amendment to the Industrial Safety and Health Law, with tighter guidelines imposed on chemical product suppliers regarding labelling of chemicals. Kim & Chang outlines the amendments.
Law Firm: Kim & Chang | Published: 06 May 2011 | Practice Area: Product Liability and Labelling
The Advocate General of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has given an opinion that suggests he thinks Marks & Spencer infringed Interflora's trade mark by using it as a Google AdWord. Wragge & Co looks at what this holds in store for trademark owners.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 07 April 2011 | Practice Area: Product Liability and Labelling
In this briefing Kim & Chang presents an overview of recent cases regarding product liability in South Korea, including an increase in cases involving sudden acceleration in cars.
Law Firm: Kim & Chang | Published: 20 March 2011 | Practice Area: Product Liability and Labelling
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