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Article 01-12-2020
Following the introduction of the Definitive Sentencing Guideline for Health and Safety Offences in 2016, increased the size of the fines ordered by the courts following a company pleading guilty or being found guilty after a trial. We consider in this article whether that trend has continued during the course of the pandemic or whether the courts are taking into account the effect the pandemic is having on businesses, resulting in lower fines.
Article 01-12-2020
A roundup of recent court decisions in relation to consent for prescription decisions; the standard of proof applicable in inquest proceedings; expert evidence; the quantification of accommodation claims; gross negligence manslaughter; and the requirement for expert evidence in professional negligence cases.
Case review 01-12-2020
Article 30-11-2020
In this briefing, we consider some recent, global decisions addressing issues including: multiple collision liability; the correct defendant when vessel ownership has changed; charterers’ liability for additional heads of loss; service by email on an unattended vessel; and a representative action application in Hong Kong.
Article 30-11-2020
2020 began with a continuation of some positive changes within the marine industry. Automation was gathering even more impetus. The IMO’s long-awaited sulphur regulations came into effect on 1 January 2020, the implementation of which passed with fewer problems than had been feared. Then COVID-19 came along and changed everyone’s lives.
Article 30-11-2020
Article 27-11-2020
The role of Transport Manager has always been onerous. This individual is required to ensure the legal requirements for road haulage are met as well as taking responsibility for directing, coordinating, planning and overseeing tasks and operations within an organisation involving transportation activities.
News 27-11-2020
Kennedys is celebrating 20 years in Hong Kong, and is also moving to new offices.
Article 26-11-2020
Report 25-11-2020
This paper seeks to explore the potential for fraud in claims for COVID-19, associated or secondary claims or changes to existing claims procedures arising from the response to the coronavirus pandemic.
