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On your marks... the London Olympics legal toolkit
Eversheds outlines how retailers can take full advantage of the forthcoming London 2012 Olympics and ensure business is not disrupted. Areas covered include opening hours; temporary lets; access to services; insurance; the supply chain; signage, displays and products; and managing staff.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 14 May 2012 | Practice Area: Sale and Supply of Goods and Services
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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China set to rein in insurance agency market
On 26 March 2012, the China Insurance Regulatory Commission issued a circular stating that it will suspend market entry approval of certain insurance agencies. This briefing details the current regime and the reforms in progress, and outlines the practical implications for foreign investors.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 25 April 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Insurance
Safe as houses: insuring against liability of commercial real estate management companies in Russia
There are obvious advantages for owners of commercial real estate in Russia to engage management companies. However, in this briefing, Pepeliaev Group detail the liability issues and potential risks between an owner of a building and a management company as well as how to reduce these risks.
Law Firm: Pepeliaev Group | Published: 30 March 2012 | Practice Area: Commercial Property
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
The implications of the new Social Insurance Law for employers and employees in China
The PRC Social Insurance Law 2011 introduced a new regime to regulate the five social insurance schemes. This briefing outlines how the changes will affect employers and individuals including expatriate staff, the mandatory collection measures and the penalties for employers who fail to comply.
Law Firm: Eversheds | Published: 24 January 2012 | Practice Area: Contract of Employment and Statutory rights
Insuring success: Switzerland overhauls its Insurance Contract Act
With more money spent per head on insurance premiums in Switzerland than any other country, the first overhaul of Switzerland's Insurance Contract Act in 100 years is causing much discussion. Writing exclusively for Legal Week, Christian Lang and Zsuzsanna Kunszt provide the details.
Law Firm: Prager Dreifuss | Published: 20 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Insurance
An overview of brokers' duties in Hong Kong
The issue of brokers' duties is of continuing interest and utility to brokers and insurers alike. This two-part article offers a snapshot of the underlying common law duties that govern a broker's best practice and in Part 2, a practical guide to best practice for insurance brokers.
Law Firm: DLA Piper | Published: 20 January 2012 | Practice Area: Regulation and Insurance
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