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Insurance update: breast implant scandal; brokers' duties and coverage; limitation of liability by professionals
Mills & Reeve's inaugral issue of Covernote provides a comprehensive round-up of all the news and issues affecting the insurance industry. Examined in this edition are potential defendants to breast implant claims; brokers' duties and coverage; breach of trust in lender claims; and much more.
Law Firm: Mills & Reeve | Published: 23 March 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Insurance
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Chinese auto insurance market likely to welcome foreign players
China is recognized as one of the largest car markets in the world but existing legislative restrictions have effectively blocked foreign invested insurers from tapping into the market. However, this briefing describes how this legal hurdle is expected to be lifted shortly.
Law Firm: Norton Rose | Published: 08 November 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Insurance
London 2012 – what if the worst happens?
With 'the greatest show on earth' less than a year away, preparations are well underway for London to play host to the world. But what if something goes wrong? Allen & Overy assess potential disruptions and explain how the vast risks are being managed in a number of ways, including by insurance.
Law Firm: Allen & Overy | Published: 25 August 2011 | Practice Area: Non-Life
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After the riots - I predict an insurance claim
Following some of the worst civil unrest for many years, this briefing from Shoosmiths looks at the urgent implications of submitting a claim to your insurers or your position where you carry a large excess, are underinsured or uninsured.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 12 August 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Insurance
Feeding a nation: China approves Russian fertiliser merger
The Anti-monopoly Bureau of China's Ministry of Commerce. This decision is the 7th conditional clearance since the introduction of the new merger control regime in China in August 2008. All conditional clearances that have been issued so far have been in the context of off-shore acquisitions.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 27 July 2011 | Practice Area: Non-EU Competition Law
In the spirit of competition: Diageo’s baijiu acquisition tests anti-monopoly laws
Diageo's acquisition of an extra 4% stake in Sichuan Chengdu Quanxing has been approved. The deal is regarded as a test case of China's openness to foreign investment and is the first time that a foreign company has acquired the control of a famous Chinese brand under the current Anti-Monopoly Law.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 19 July 2011 | Practice Area: Non-EU Competition Law
10% tax on intellectual property - will your business benefit from the Patent Box?
Taxation of intellectual property is back in the spotlight with the publication of the Government's proposals which detail how the 10% tax rate, or patent box, will work. This briefing from Wragge & Co looks at why overall there is good news for innovative businesses subject to UK corporation tax.
Law Firm: Wragge & Co | Published: 21 June 2011 | Practice Area: Patents
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Strengthening the insurance sector in Vietnam
To enhance Vietnam's insurance business environment and to keep pace with international practice, in December last year a new law was passed - Indochine Counsel highlights the major changes introduced by the new legislation.
Law Firm: Indochine Counsel | Published: 11 March 2011 | Practice Area: Life
Proposed amendment to Thai insurance law
An interesting draft amendment to Thai life and non-life insurance law has been approved by the Thai Cabinet. Among other things, there is a critical change to insurers' ownership requirements being proposed. DLA Piper provides an overview of the key amendments.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 03 March 2011 | Practice Area: Life
The end of gender-based pricing for insurance
A revolution in insurance pricing may be round the corner if, as expected, the Court of Justice of the European Union follows the opinion of AG Kokott, delivered on 30 September 2010 in a preliminary reference from the Belgian courts. Barlow Lyde & Gilbert provides the details.
Law Firm: Barlow Lyde & Gilbert | Published: 03 February 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Insurance
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