All Legal Cases articles – Page 4
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HSBC insures foxhunters against cost of court action
Insurance covers illegal hunters legal costs and expenses
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Corporate Manslaughter Act will improve H&S standards
The Institution of Occupational Safety and Health said Act will drive improvement in health and safety standards
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Appeal court extends employers’ liability in slip claims
Court of Appeal awards care assistant damages for injuries she sustained when she slipped on a wet floor
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FSA calls on industry to react to risk alerts
The regulator has reminded firms to respond to government alerts when tackling financial crime
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Online onlyParliament fails to reach compromise on Corporate Manslaughter Bill
The government may implement powers to extend the debate past July 19
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Corporate Manslaughter Bill ping-pongs between Houses
If the Bill is not passed by both the Commons and Lords by July 19 2007 then it may fail.
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Online onlyRelief for employers as EU health and safety challenge fails
European Court of Justice finds in the UK's favour and dismisses EC legal challenge
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Gas industry rocked by contaminated land case
Anna Rabin says that the High Court's decision in a landmark contaminated land case has significant implications.
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Stop workplace bullying
On 12 July the House of Lords gave judgment in the case of Majrowski v Guys & St Thomas' NHS Trust. Nick Hanning looks at the significant implications for employees and employers.
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Evaluating the Risks
Ingrid Eisen discusses the importance of risk assessments and the approach of the courts.
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When the liability clock starts ticking
Too late to sue? A recent European court case shows that consumers will generally get the benefit of the doubt in the interpretation of consumer legislation, warns James Haddleton.
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The reality of US-style litigation
Commentators have sounded the alarm that the UK is on the verge of a tidal wave of asbestos litigation Is this speculation accurate and, if so, how should companies respond? Terry Budd, Jane Harte-Lov
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Blackberries are not the only fruit
Establishing and protecting intellectual property rights is key to the success of our favourite all-in-one communication device, says Lee Coppack
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Don't proceed without consent
Much has been said about the surfeit of red tape that constrains commercial enterprise, but it is still a foolhardy developer who proceeds with a development without first obtaining all the proper con
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E-disclosure challenges and risks
The electronic age has added new challenges and risks to the process of legal disclosure say Philippa Bennett and Reza Alexander
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Emissions regulators show teeth
The first penalty under the rules governing the EU Greenhouse Gas Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS) has recently been imposed The case highlights the importance of compliance, explain Jacqueline Mailly
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Legal Jurisdiction - a venue to sue
The differences between common and civil law in the EU are causing unexpected problems for companies, explains Maria Kielmas
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Managing data in the electronic age
Use modern technology to minimise risks rather than create additional ones, urges Tim Rutherford
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Worldcom verdict acts as warning
WorldCom chief executive Bernie Ebbers has been found guilty of $11bn worth of fraud, having failed to convince a jury that he was unaware of falsified accounts handed to him by his chief financial of
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Coming Clean
How well are institutions coping with money-laundering regulations Lee Coppack investigates
