All Legal articles
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Analysis
Risk managers must avoid “off the shelf” insurance as court disputes reach new highs
The latest data shows companies are being forced to court to get insurance claims paid. Here’s how risk managers can avoid getting burnt.
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Analysis
Can businesses build resilience against product liability, a multi-jurisdictional risk?
However safe a product appears it may fail at some point, which could result in costly litigation for the manufacturer Part of a property and casualty risks series supported by
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Interviews
What is the best way to resolve disputes?
DLA Piper litigation and regulatory partner Richard Norman on methods of dispute resolution and their pros and cons
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Analysis
Legal reform in Asia heightens risk for boards
As various Asian countries introduce legal changes to regulate the business world, the take-up for insurance has increased greatly
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Analysis
New EU reporting regulations for multinationals
Large firms will be required to provide information on policies, risks and outcomes to improve transparency under EU legislation
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Analysis
European court rules on the calculation of holiday pay
A recent ECJ decision found that commission should be taken into account for those who earn it when calculating holiday pay
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Features
China declares war on corruption
The Chinese crackdown on corruption has sent ripples throughout Asia, leaving multinationals to determine how to manage its contradictory pressures
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Opinion
Legal focus: construction risks in MENA
The MENA region has become a land of opportunity for construction projects, but those undertaking business there should be aware of certain legal specificities
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Features
Legal focus: the UK gets tough on illegal working
Employers need to review their procedures following changes to the UK’s prevention of illegal working and civil penalty system
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Analysis
UK High Court rules on employee breach of contract
Court rules in favour of employers regarding contracted notice period obligations
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Analysis
Legal focus: cloud computing
The use of cloud computing presents undeniable advantages, but the legal risks associated with it should not be overlooked, says DLA Piper
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Analysis
Legal Q&A: how to approach a dispute
DLA Piper’s Richard Norman and James Watson offer expert advice on what to do when a commercial dispute lands on your desk
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Features
Legal focus: aircraft accident investigations
The loss of Flight MH370 raises the question of the legal and risk implications surrounding aviation incidents
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Features
Legal focus: Preserving assets
A practical look at some of the procedural options open to a victim of fraud in England, the Netherlands and the United Arab Emirates
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Analysis
Legal focus: Quantifying damages
A UK Supreme Court judgment on fatal accident claims finds harmony with German law to help foreign insurers and risk managers avoid higher claims and costs when dealing with fatal claims
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Opinion
Asia editor's opinion: Political risks in Thailand leave corporates in limbo
Asia editor Sean Mooney on why the political turmoil in Thailand shows no signs of improvement and threatens to further hamper the country’s economic growth
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Analysis
TRIPRA key to terrorism cover — Marsh
Terrorism insurance remains in high demand but prices and availability reliant on TRIPRA
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Opinion
Legal focus: deferred prosecution agreements – proceed with caution
The rights of employees may not be best served by this latest tool against corporate crimes
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Analysis
Food and drink firms face increase in liability claims
New EU legislation will reduce the risk of contamination in food and drink but may increase product liability claims against industry firms − ACE
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Analysis
Legal news: UK prosecutors given extra powers to fight fraud and economic crime
The UK gets tougher on corporates committing economic crimes with new deferred prosecution agreements code