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Case review 7 dez 2021
Many employers want to support the national public health effort to maximise vaccination uptake. However, the message is to proceed with some care and caution. On 3 December 2021, a five member bench of the Fair Work Commission (FWC) delivered its decision in CFMMEU v Mt Arthur Coal Pty Ltd [2021] FWCFB 6059 (Decision). The decision speaks to mandatory vaccination policies and the importance of employee consultation.
Article 7 dez 2021
On 10 September 2021 the government published a consultation on reforms to data protection law in the UK. Data: A new direction (the Consultation) proposes wholesale change to the UK legal framework, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The changes, if implemented, are wide-ranging and significant and reinforce the government’s aim to capitalise on the UK’s “independent status” and create an ambitious, pro-growth and innovation-friendly data protection regime that maintains its high protection standards.
Case review 7 dez 2021
In Arch Insurance v Philip McCullough (Arch) [2021], the Commercial Court considered the application of a notification condition in a public liability policy which was allegedly notified late and found in favour of Arch.
Case review 6 dez 2021
In Chan Kam Pui and Yang Wei, the Administrators of the estate of Yang Feng, deceased v Dr Lam Man Ho and Others [2021] HKCFI 2027 (HCPI 128/2013), the Hong Kong Court dismissed the plaintiffs’ leave application to plead a head of loss of service dependency, due to a lack of logical quantification of the loss. That head of loss related to entrepreneurial services provided by the deceased in managing the real estate properties inherited by the dependants.
Article 6 dez 2021
Against a background of the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the global healthcare industry, this article will examine the challenge for personal data protection in the application of AI technologies in healthcare. We also consider the possible implications on the future law reform agenda for the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO) in Hong Kong with reference to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) introduced by the European Union.
Article 6 dez 2021
Welcome to the latest edition of the Hong Kong Medical Law Brief.
Article 6 dez 2021
Chinese corporations continue to look to public markets in the United States as a capital source. With increased listings comes an increase in shareholder litigation. An examination of the types of shareholder lawsuits that target these companies, and subsequent settlements are important considerations for claims professionals and underwriters as they evaluate some of the unique risks that these issuers listed in the United States face. Additionally, as the rules and regulations surrounding all issuers are constantly evolving, underwriters may wish to consider Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) guidance issued regarding disclosure considerations for these issuers that list on U.S. Exchanges.
Case review 3 dez 2021
This recent decision emphasises the importance of careful drafting by insurers of the questions posed to potential insureds at policy placement – the answers being crucial to the duty of fair presentation, misrepresentation and/or an insured’s obligation to disclose material facts.
Article 3 dez 2021
A chairperson will be appointed by the end of this year with a view to establishing a public inquiry into the management of the pandemic in the Spring of 2022. We consider the role of the chairperson in a public inquiry, what the focus of the UK Government’s inquiry may be in light of the Scottish Government’s recent public consultation, and whether a Spring 2022 inquiry is realistic.
Article 2 dez 2021
We asked Laurice Elten to give some insight into her role as a Senior Associate in our Dubai office and to give an idea of what it’s like working for a global law firm.
