To ensure that inquests are not indefinitely delayed as a result of the current pandemic.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the division of the United Nations (UN) which regulates shipping.

The bunker trade in particular has been keenly awaiting the decision of the Supreme Court in the "RES COGITANS" case (PST Energy 7 Shipping LLC and another -v- O W Bunker Malta Limited and another [2016] UKSC 23).

Acknowledge receipt of the coroner's request for evidence.

While doctors are now allowed to prescribe medicinal cannabis in certain circumstances, many patients, particularly those who seek prescriptions through the NHS

The Restriction of Public Sector Exit Payments Regulations 2020 (the Regulations) were made on 14 October 2020 and came into force on 04 November 2020.

This article was written for Medical Cannabis Network Quarterly (issue 4) and also appears on the website of Medical Cannabis Network, September 2020.

The article explains the legal considerations under English law for recovering hedging losses in commodities contracts, emphasizing the importance of evidence, mitigation, and recent case law, particularly for sophisticated traders.

The English Commercial Court ruled that apparent bias existed due to untimely disclosures by an arbitrator linked to Freshfields, remitting one arbitration award for reconsideration. This decision underscores the importance of impartiality and timely disclosure in arbitration proceedings.

In the case of STA -v- OFY, the court considered the relevant factors applicable to granting an extension of time to challenge an arbitration award.

The article examines the implications of the global IT outage on July 19, 2024, focusing on the potential for force majeure claims in contractual disputes. It advises businesses to review and tighten force majeure clauses, ensuring specific event coverage, compliance with notification requirements, and mitigation efforts to better navigate unforeseen disruptions.

Singapore's Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA) is now a fairly old piece of legislation relative to similar acts around the globe and advancements in use of data by commercial organisations.

Hong Kong has just entered its COVID-19 ‘fourth wave', resulting in further restrictions to everyday life which give rise to continued uncertainty for businesses...

On 16 August 2021, the rules regarding self-isolation when individuals are identified by NHS Test and Trace as being a close contact of a positive COVID-19 case are due to change.

In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, parliament and banking regulators took measures to update and improve the Approved Persons Regime

After a year in which the COVID-19 pandemic has underlined the importance of collaborative working across health and care, 2021/22 look set to be the years in which NHS England/Improvement's...

The Court of Appeal ruled that UK sanctions prohibit payments under standby letters of credit issued for aircraft leases in Russia. This overturns a Commercial Court decision and underscores the broad scope of UK sanctions regulations, significantly impacting parties dealing with letters of credit.

As the drive to decarbonise shipping gains increasing momentum, and as incentives and pressure on shipowners to operate more efficient and greener ships mounts,

The June 2021 edition of our Court of Protection newsletter brings you the most recent cases to have as a ready reckoner, and the latest news and updates.

The desired outcome of the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 ("the Act") is to improve fairness for workers by ensuring that the tips consumers leave in recognition of good service