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Vicarious liability - should employers be held liable for their employees?
In this briefing, Shoosmiths provides details of the test which determines whether an employer will be held vicariously liable; discusses two Court of Appeal cases which addressed the question of employer's liability, and lastly, outlines what employers can do to reduce the risks.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 17 April 2012 | Practice Area: Health and Safety
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The writing's on the wall for asbestos: new regulation on its way
New asbestos regulations will come into force on 6 April 2012 in the form of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. As a result of changes required to comply with EU law, the 2012 Regulations create a new category of low risk work. Wragge & Co analyse the changes in more detail.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 03 April 2012 | Practice Area: Health and Safety
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The Zeebrugge disaster 25 years on - what companies still need to be aware of
March 2012 marks the 25 year anniversary of the Zeebrugge ferry disaster, in which 193 people lost their lives as the Herald of Free Enterprise ferry capsized. Eversheds provides a detailed analysis of how the disaster continues to shape corporate manslaughter and health and safety law.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 28 March 2012 | Practice Area: Health and Safety
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HSE's targeting of senior managers - practical advice for individuals and organisations
In times of dramatic public sector cut backs, the HSE is finding the prosecution of individuals a much easier, quicker, and cheaper method of punishing health and safety crimes than prosecuting organisations. Eversheds provides a range of practical advice for individuals and organisations.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 15 February 2012 | Practice Area: Health and Safety
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Reclaiming health and safety for all - lessening the burden
Containing six key recommendations, the recently issued Löfstedt Report aims to streamline and consolidate legislation, redirect enforcement to businesses where the risk is greatest and rebalance the civil justice system. Wragge & Co examine the report and Government's response in more detail.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 30 November 2011 | Practice Area: Health and Safety
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What the revised asbestos guidelines mean for professional negligence claims
Marks & Spencer was recently fined £1m for two health and safety offences regarding asbestos removal. To address the dangers invovled, this briefing from Shoosmiths' construction team looks at the impact of revised HSE guidance on asbestos surveys.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 03 November 2011 | Practice Area: Health and Safety
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Costs and cuts – the future of health and safety
In a recession-struck world, costs are going up and cuts are hitting many budgets of the regulators. This briefing discusses the consequences of health and safety regulatory non-compliance and takes a look at some forthcoming legislation that will affect all those responsible for risk management.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 28 October 2011 | Practice Area: Health and Safety
Safety at work – Court of Appeal clarifies issues of foreseeability and causation
As the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 approaches its 40th birthday, the Court of Appeal has recently provided further clarification to two of its most important sections. These sections, which focus on foreseeability and causation, are analysed here with reference to recent case decisions.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 23 August 2011 | Practice Area: Health and Safety
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Containing drug costs: uniform prices, zero margin sales and margin sales and internal price management regulations
A major goal of China’s healthcare reform is to contain costs and the public, media and regulators see prices of drugs as critical to this effort. This briefing discusses the drive by China’s National Development and Reform Commission’s Drug Price Division and Ministry of Health to achieve this aim...view abstract
Law Firm: Baker & McKenzie | Published: 15 July 2011 | Practice Area: Health Care
Taking the heat – the legal implications of insufficient fire safety precautions
Businesses are discovering - to their considerable cost - that it is not injury, but the risk posed if there was to be a fire, which is triggering prosecution under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 06 July 2011 | Practice Area: Health and Safety
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