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Article 03/31/2023
FCA’s sustainability disclosure requirements – considerations for insurers
Following the closing date for submissions to the FCA CP22/20 consultation on 25 January 2023, the FCA has attracted government scrutiny over their proposals for a UK regime for financial services Sustainability Disclosure Requirements.
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Article 03/31/2023
Building safety regulation - what is in the pipeline for construction professionals?
In the past six months, we have seen the launch of over 15 consultations and countless new guidelines on building safety in England and Wales. Such a high level of regulatory activity on one topic in a relatively short period of time is rather unusual. In this article, we provide an overview of the potential key changes for construction professions and highlight some of the potential implications for our clients.
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Article 03/31/2023
Personal Injury Brief: market insights – March 2023
A summary of key developments including upcoming changes to the Qualified One-Way Cost Shifting regime, the Ministry of Justice call for evidence on the discount rate in England & Wales, and takeaways from The American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine conference.
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Article 03/31/2023
Personal Injury Brief: latest decisions - March 2023
A roundup of recent court decisions raising issues relating to recovering contributions from Part 20 defendants, Part 36 split liability offers, how to approach the valuation of low value motor claims involving whiplash and non-whiplash injuries, and the test for an ‘unusual and unexpected’ event within the Montreal Convention.
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Article 03/31/2023
The developing role of computer forensics in personal injury claims
Over the past few years, we have seen technology become more central to and integrated with our day to day lives. According to a recent online survey, it is currently estimated that around 86-89% of the world’s population has a smartphone, with 111 million registered users of Fitbit in 2021 and in 2022 20% of British homes had a video doorbell. Not only is data from these devices useful to the user, but it can also be a valuable resource in personal injury claims and particularly those of a serious or catastrophic nature.
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Article 03/31/2023
Construction Brief: latest decisions March 2023
This update includes a round-up of recent court decisions and a CMA ruling dealing with breach of competition law, dispute resolution clauses and limitation, enforcement of an adjudication decision by a dormant company, terms and conditions of purchase orders and remediation compensation orders.
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Case review 03/29/2023
Costs litigation in the modern age of cryptocurrency - can an unknown defendant make costs submissions in detailed assessment proceedings?
In this digital age, where the internet allows for anonymity and cryptocurrency is obtaining ever increasing legitimacy, it is interesting to consider how these societal shifts will impact civil litigation and specifically, the costs implications for parties arising out of litigation.
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Article 03/29/2023
The Windsor Framework: implications for healthcare and life sciences industries
After years of Brexit uncertainty for businesses in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, the Windsor Framework was published on 27 February 2023 following extensive EU/UK negotiations. The Framework should pave the way for the smooth supply of medicines from Great Britain to Northern Ireland, much to the relief of industry stakeholders and patients alike.
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Case review 03/28/2023
Council successfully recovers a contribution from foster parents in failure to remove claim
A local authority, Essex County Council, has successfully secured a contribution from foster carers in relation to the neglect and malnutrition that the claimant, SS, suffered whilst in their care.
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Article 03/27/2023
New legal framework for foreign reinsurers and intermediaries in Ecuador
On Friday February 24, 2023, the Superintendence of Companies, Securities, and Insurance (SCVS) issued new provisions on the requirements that foreign reinsurers and reinsurance intermediaries must meet in order to obtain or maintain their license to do business in Ecuador from abroad.