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Article 04-03-2021
Singapore introduces mandatory data breach notification requirements
At the beginning of February, Singapore became the latest Asian jurisdiction to introduce mandatory data breach notification rules. The new rules were enacted as amendments to Singapore’s Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (“PDPA”), which has been in effect for more than six years.
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Case review 03-03-2021
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Article 03-03-2021
The journey following a finding of fundamental dishonesty
Kennedys has secured a finding of fundamental dishonesty and subsequent custodial sentence following committal proceedings against a demolition worker after it was established that he lied about the circumstances of an accident when pursuing a claim against his employer.
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Article 03-03-2021
Embracing new waves of change: Singapore’s new laws on electronic bills of lading, and a Spanish and UK comparison
On 1 February 2020, the Singapore government passed the Electronic Transactions (Amendment) Bill in Parliament (the Bill), amending the Electronic Transactions Act (ETA), Bills of Lading Act and Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act.
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Article 03-03-2021
Marine Brief: latest decisions March 2021
In this briefing, we consider some recent, global decisions addressing issues including: the application of the Collision Regulations; a Master’s responsibilities when presented with a draft bill of lading; a statutory moratorium’s effect on in rem writs in Singapore; the general average position when insurance provisions are contained in the contract of carriage; and the interpretation of letters of undertaking wordings.
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Article 03-03-2021
London marine market forecast 2021
2021 promises to be a year dominated by evolution, transformation, and resilience. In this article we identify some of the key areas and issues that will have an impact upon the London marine market in 2021.
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Article 02-03-2021
CYBER: New privacy bill sent to Virginia governor for signature into law
On Friday, February 26, 2021, SB 1392, the Consumer Data Protection Act (CDPA), was communicated to the Virginia Governor’s Office after the Virginia Senate passed a Virginia House substitute bill (for HB 2307) 32-7. Governor Northam is expected to sign the bill, which would establish a framework for processing personal data in Virginia.
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Article 01-03-2021
MoJ: Implementation date for whiplash reform programme set
Ian Davies, who leads our motor team, responds to publication of secondary legislation to introduce the whiplash reforms on 31 May.
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Article 01-03-2021
Flagging the limits on duty of care
Insurers will welcome a recent decision in Uralkali v Rowley [2020] relating to the sale of a Formula One racing team that a professional’s duty of care did not protect a losing bidder.
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Article 01-03-2021
Lloyds Bank shareholders class action is a warning to insurers
The first shareholder class action ever to be brought in England and Wales has been defended successfully by Lloyds Bank and five of its former directors.