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Article 12/11/2020
With the Brexit transition period ending in a few weeks, it is an opportune time to provide a refresher on jurisdiction and governing law in civil and commercial matters within the EU.
Article 12/11/2020
Applied since 11 January 2009, Rome II allows parties to contractually agree a governing law for non-contractual obligations. It harmonises the rules by which the applicable law to non-contractual disputes is determined and brings greater legal certainty, in particular in cases of tort.
Article 12/11/2020
Rome I determines which national law should apply to contractual obligations in civil and commercial matters involving more than one country in the EU.
Report 12/11/2020
Today’s directors and officers have significant responsibilities not only in preserving company value and ensuring success in the future but also in responding diligently to political and environmental tensions, emerging technologies, changing regulation, and the need to promote diversity. The D&O landscape will continue to be challenging as we move into 2021.
Article 12/09/2020
The Self-Isolation Regulations were implemented on 28 September 2020. They impose a mandatory ‘self-isolation’ period for those who test positive for COVID-19 and those who have had “close contact” with someone who tests positive for COVID-19. This period of self-isolation means that people should not leave their home or “other suitable place” for a set period of up to 14 days.
Article 12/09/2020
The phrase ‘COVID-secure’ is one which we have become all too familiar with. It is a term regularly referred to in government announcements, news articles, business discussions and by regulators such as the Health and Safety Executive. In this article we consider on a practical basis what ‘COVID-secure’ actually means and what businesses are required to do to satisfy the regulators that their workplaces are ‘COVID-secure’.
Article 12/09/2020
We have taken a look at some of the HSE focus areas and key developments emerging over recent months.
Article 12/08/2020
A 2019 FCA study on the wholesale insurance broker market was prematurely concluded due to no findings of significant harm. On 3 November 2020, the FCA published a “Dear CEO” letter, which sets out the FCA’s supervision strategy for Lloyd’s & London Market Intermediaries and Managing General Agents. This article summarises those strategies and considers how to minimise risk.
Case review 12/08/2020
On 13 November 2020, the Supreme Court handed down its judgment in this case concerning the standard of proof applicable for determining suicide and unlawful killing in inquest proceedings.
Article 12/04/2020
Notwithstanding the unprecedented challenges that 2020 has brought, environmental issues remain at the top of the political agenda. In recent years an increased awareness of the climate crisis has triggered tougher environmental regulation in the UK.
