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Piercing the corporate veil? Liability of parent companies and the actions of their subsidiaries
A long-awaited High Court appeal decision could have considerable implications for businesses, especially concerning the long held belief that a parent company as a separate legal entity from its subsidiaries could not be held responsible for the subsidiaries' failings or liability.
Law Firm: Shoosmiths | Published: 04 May 2012 | Practice Area: Professional Indemnity
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Who's responsible? A guide to directors’ indemnities and cover
In the current economic climate, directors must be prepared for the unpleasant possibility of claims for personal liability being brought against them. Nabarro's Corporate team discuss the key documents that need to be put in place and the key issues to be aware of.
Law Firm: Nabarro | Published: 01 May 2012 | Practice Area: Professional Indemnity
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Supreme Court's "Trigger Litigation" judgment - analysis and implications for liability insurance
The Supreme Court handed down judgment in the Employers' Liability Policy Trigger Litigation on 28 March 2012. In this detailed analysis of the case, 4 New Square provide insight on how the Court decided on policy construction, 'disease contracted' and 'injury sustained'; and causation.
Law Firm: 4 New Square | Published: 28 March 2012 | Practice Area: Professional Indemnity
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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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Insurance update: aggregation and mitigation; retainers; breach of trust claims
Mills and Reeve's insurance update takes an in-depth look at financial mis-selling claims in Standard Life Assurance Ltd v ACE European Group; continuing duty to client in Shepherd Construction Ltd v Pinsent Masons LLP; and the meaning of "completion" in Lloyds TSB Bank Plc v Markandan & Uddin.
Law Firm: Mills & Reeve | Published: 12 March 2012 | 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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Supreme Court grants Prudential permission to appeal legal advice privilege ruling
On 13 April 2011 the Supreme Court granted Prudential permission to appeal, giving the appellant until 4 May 2011 to give notice to indicate whether it wishes to proceed with the appeal. Herbert Smith reports.
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 21 April 2011 | Practice Area: Litigation
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Supreme Court considers double jeopardy in professional disciplinary proceedings
Barlow Lyde & Gilbert reports on the recent decision by the Supreme Court at the R (on the application of Coke-Wallis) v ICAEW trial.
Law Firm: Barlow Lyde & Gilbert | Published: 10 March 2011 | Practice Area: Professional Indemnity
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Tension between the insurance programme layers
Insurance programmes consisting of more than one layer of cover can give rise to tensions between the insurers participating on the different layers. The judgment in Teal Assurance v WR Berkley and Aspen shows the extent of dispute that can arise in challenging cases. Barlow Lyde Gilbert reports.
Law Firm: Barlow Lyde & Gilbert | Published: 03 March 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Insurance
When does a loss trigger an indemnity under a contract of insurance?
Herbert Smith discusses the approach adopted by the Commercial Court in Teal Assurance Co Ltd v W R Berkley Insurance (Europe) Ltd and Aspen Insurance UK Ltd [2011].
Law Firm: Herbert Smith | Published: 23 February 2011 | Practice Area: Regulation and Insurance
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