After some false starts the market is embracing electronic platforms. RI3K is reported to be handling an increasing amount of business, and the G6 Group at Lloyd's is going live with its "peer to peer" electronic system.

This trial of claims for police misfeasance, which rose from a three-day trial estimate to a seven-day hearing thanks to a combination of snowbound jurors and verbose claimant witnesses, had all the hallmarks of a Greek tragedy as a tale of family discord was played out in the unprepossessing surroundings of Central London County Court.

The Court of Appeal has given its judgment1 in the appeal by Prudential Plc ("Prudential") seeking judicial review in respect of the application of legal professional privilege ("LPP") to advice on legal matters relating to tax which had been obtained from their accountants.

How would airlines and their insurers cope with another terrorist attack similar to 9/11.

Since September 2008, and the collapse of Lehman Brothers, not a day seems to pass without news of the impact of the global financial crisis upon markets.

The rules of public policy relating to acts "uninsurable by law" give insurers, in effect, an automatic exclusion that overrides the contract.

"By running our business responsibly and efficiently we reduce C02 emissions and costs - making progress on the environment and helping our customers save money" - Sir Terry Leahy (CEO, Tesco plc).

A look at certain changes to the execution of deeds and documents came into effect on 15 September 2005.

The Pensions Act 2008 is a significant change as for the first time employers will be required to contribute to their employees’ pensions.

There has been much press coverage of the recent High Court decision in the Heyday case (brought by the charity now known as Age UK) with respect to the finding that the Default Retirement Age (DRA) of 65 in the Age Regulations is lawful.

On 23 March 2011 the Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, delivered his Budget statement to the House of Commons.

The FSA can make orders which may have the effect of preventing individuals working in the financial services sector again.

In Smith, the House of Lords has given guidelines as to the extent of liability imposed on employers under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, for defective work equipment which is not owned, or under the immediate control of a defendant employer.

Investment firms need to review their outsourcing arrangements in order to ensure compliance with the new regulatory regime which takes effect next year. This article considers the background to the new regime and outlines some of the steps which firms may consider in order to achieve compliance.

Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance is on the rise in Brazil. Depending on where you obtain the information, sales of D&O insurance in the first quarter of 2010 have grown by between 41 per cent and 45 per cent when compared to the same period in 2009.

A case on the governing law and jurisdiction of a reinsurance policy which did not contain a choice of governing law clause.

Product recalls are not isolated events. Recalls range from lawnmowers; to bacteria infected fruit juices, to pharmaceutical products and to children's toys that can cause suffocation. Even the Reader's Digest was forced to recall 600,000 of its magazine because it published a dangerously faulty recipe! 

The issues surrounding the relationship between ADR and Mediation in the Civil Litigation arena.

Where a solicitor seeks to act against an existing client, the primary consideration is whether the retainer gives rise to an actual or potential conflict of interest. However, when it comes to past clients, the issue is no longer one of conflict but one of preservation of the confidentiality of the former client's information.

The following questions and answers address some of the practical issues that arise in this area.