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Article 31/03/2021
Remote trials in Ireland – the future is now
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated technological change in the Administration of Justice. Many routine direction hearings and interlocutory applications are now conducted remotely. However, there is a backlog in civil trials involving witnesses. Now, in certain circumstances, fully remote civil trials are being conducted.
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Article 26/03/2021
Trial witness statements: underwriters, take note
On 6 April 2021, significant changes to the form and content of witness statements will come into effect in the Business & Property Courts (including the Commercial Court). A growing concern amongst judges at all levels as to the authenticity, utility, and accuracy of witness evidence has resulted in a major shake-up under the Civil Procedure Rules.
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Article 25/03/2021
MV Ever Given stranding blocks Suez Canal – legal issues for shipping and insurers await
It is not often that a stranded vessel will make the headlines of everyday news, however when an ultra large containership does so in one of the busiest and most vital shipping canals in the world and prevents ships from passing either side, it becomes newsworthy.
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Article 18/03/2021
Autonomous vehicles update
The way in which people and goods travel is changing rapidly. As a new era of transport continues to unfold, Kennedys is here to keep you up to date on the latest developments and what they mean for you and your business.
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News 11/02/2021
Kennedys launches fourth edition of claims handling guide book
The fourth edition of our most popular guide for claims handlers has launched, helping empower insurers, third party administrators, corporates and their claims teams to become less reliant on their lawyers
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Case review 09/02/2021
Shippers' tender of draft clean bill is only an invitation for Master to assess the condition of the cargo
It is trite law that a bill of lading signed by the Master contains a representation by him as to the apparent condition of the cargo – indeed in the Nogar Marin (1987) it was said that “Everyone in the shipping trade knows” that the representation is based on the Master’s own reasonable assessment of the cargo.
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Report 29/01/2021
London Market forecast 2021
On the surface, the London Market enters 2021 looking very different to its 2020 version. Underwriting rooms lay empty, offices unoccupied, pubs eerily quiet. But beyond the physical stillness, this world leading hub has not paused for breath. Digital systems and solutions have taken centre stage as the London Market has responded to a seismic shift in working patterns and insurance risks.
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News 29/01/2021
The Legal 500 APAC 2021 summary of results
The Legal 500 APAC 2021 results has seen Kennedys build on our 2020 achievements and confirmed the strength of the firm’s reputation across the region.
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News 28/01/2021
Kennedys continues US and Caribbean expansion with hire of six lawyers in Miami and Philadelphia
Kennedys is targeting US expansion with the addition of three new partners in two of its East Coast offices. Eric Hiller is joining the firm’s Miami office, bringing with him three associates, while Joshua Mooney and Sean Mahoney join the Philadelphia office.
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News 14/01/2021
Who’s Who Legal recognises 18 Kennedys lawyers as Global Leaders in Transport 2021 guide
In the latest edition of Who’s Who Legal’s annual global Transport guide, 18 Kennedys lawyers have been recommended as ‘Global Leaders’ for Aviation Contentious, Aviation Finance, Aviation Regulatory, Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Shipping across eight countries (Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Peru, Singapore, UAE, UK, and the US).