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Article 2021-03-04
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 2021-03-03
Judgment in occupational injury case
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Article 2021-03-03
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 2021-03-03
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 2021-03-03
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 2021-03-02
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 2021-03-01
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 2021-03-01
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.
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Article 2021-03-01
The latest challenge to Ohio’s allocation law
Nearly two decades ago, the Supreme Court of Ohio adopted an “all sums” approach to allocate insurance coverage for progressive injuries among multiple triggered policies. In Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. v. Aetna Cas. & Sur. Co., the Court held that “when a continuous occurrence of environmental pollution triggers claims under multiple primary insurance policies, the insured is entitled to secure coverage from a single policy of its choice that covers ‘all sums’ incurred as damages ‘during the policy period,’ subject to that policy's limit of coverage.” 769 N.E.2d 835, 841 (Ohio 2002).
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Case review 2021-03-01
‘Speak now, or forever hold your peace’ Irish High Court rules insurer was justified in refusing cover for late notification
The decision in the recent High Court case of Moloney v Cashel Taverns Limited (In Voluntary Liquidation) & Anor [10.12.20] is a welcome addition to the body of Irish case law. The Court held that Liberty Insurance DAC (insurer) was justified in refusing indemnity to Cashel Taverns Limited (insured) as the insured was fully aware of the incident giving rise to the claim but failed to promptly notify its insurer.