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Take 10 #15

Published on 20 Jun 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #14

Published on 20 May 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #13

Published on 07 May 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #11

Published on 18 Feb 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #12

Published on 04 Feb 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #10

Published on 22 Jan 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #9

Published on 08 Jan 2021.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #8

Published on 24 Dec 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #7

Published on 04 Dec 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #6

Published on 20 Nov 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #5

Published on 30 Oct 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #4

Published on 16 Oct 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #3

Published on 28 Sep 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #2

Published on 30 Jun 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

Take 10 #1

Published on 30 Jun 2020.

Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.

New Labour government – what is in store for the UK?

Published on 09 Jul 2024. By Rachael Healey, Partner

We have a new Labour Party government for the first time in 14 years. The new government has already made various announcements, with more set to follow in the coming days, and then we have the King’s Speech on 17 July, when the Labour Party will set out its opening legislative agenda – but what can we expect from the new government impacting services regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, pensions and accountants?

Navigating the digital shift: balancing efficiency and customer care in insurance brokerage

Published on 23 May 2024. By Kirstie Pike, Partner

Workflow and process efficiency is something that insurance brokers report as one of their main challenges year on year. As technology accelerates faster than ever before, using data and technology is critical to providing exceptional customer service and improving productivity, but what are the risks involved in automation?

General Liability newsletter – May 2024

Published on 13 May 2024. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory and Fiona Hahlo, Partner and Beth Lewis, Associate and Sally Lord, Knowledge Lawyer

Welcome to the latest edition of our general liability newsletter, rounding up some of the key cases from the last few months.

Money Covered: The Week That Was – 10 May

Published on 10 May 2024. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Money Covered: The Week That Was – 3 May

Published on 03 May 2024. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Money Covered: The Week That Was – 26 April

Published on 26 Apr 2024. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Money Covered: The Week that Was - 19 April

Published on 19 Apr 2024. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Source@RPC – April 2024

Published on 15 Apr 2024. By Mark Crichard, Partner and Nigel Wilson, Of Counsel and Jonathan Greenway, Senior Associate

The aim of Source@RPC is to provide lawyers, procurement professionals and CIOs/CTOs (amongst others) with a regular update on the legal implications and risks (and how best to manage them) of sourcing and utilising technology and outsourced technology-enabled services, as they affect businesses operating in the insurance and financial services sector.

Source@RPC - February 2024

Published on 19 Feb 2024. By Mark Crichard, Partner

The aim of Source@RPC is to provide lawyers, procurement professionals and CIOs/CTOs (amongst others) with a regular update on the legal implications and risks (and how best to manage them) of sourcing and utilising technology and outsourced technology-enabled services, as they affect businesses operating in the insurance and financial services sector.

Hurricane Otis Acapulco

Published on 09 Feb 2024. By Alex Almaguer, Partner and Latin America Insurance Practice Lead and Chris Burt, Senior Associate and Martin Jimenez Bonola, Associate

Acapulco, one of the main tourist destinations in Mexico, suffered extensive damage from Hurricane Otis (category 5) when it struck on Wednesday, 25 October 2023.

Procedure damages & costs

Published on 11 Jan 2024.

In this chapter of our Annual Insurance Review 2024, we look at the main developments in 2023 and expected issues in 2024 for Procedure damages & costs.

Product liability

Published on 11 Jan 2024.

In this chapter of our Annual Insurance Review 2024, we look at the main developments in 2023 and expected issues in 2024 for Product liability.

Source@RPC - December 2023

Published on 12 Dec 2023. By Mark Crichard, Partner

The aim of Source@RPC is to provide lawyers, procurement professionals and CIOs/CTOs (amongst others) with a regular update on the legal implications and risks (and how best to manage them) of sourcing and utilising technology and outsourced technology-enabled services, as they affect businesses operating in the insurance and financial services sector.

Product law bulletin – December 2023

Published on 07 Dec 2023. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory and Fiona Hahlo, Partner and Mamata Dutta, Partner and Elinor Sidwell, Associate and Andrew Martin, Associate and Rashna Vaswani, Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our product law bulletin, this month we focus on: • EU CE marking recognition extended indefinitely • Best Practice for food allergen labelling published by FSA • Consultation on non-surgical cosmetic procedures • UK Product Safety Review Consultation • EU Product Liability Directive • New regulations on batteries • Developments in e-scooter and e-bike battery safety discussion

Source@RPC - October 2023

Published on 31 Oct 2023. By Mark Crichard, Partner

The aim of Source@RPC is to provide lawyers, procurement professionals and CIOs/CTOs (amongst others) with a regular update on the legal implications and risks (and how best to manage them) of sourcing and utilising technology and outsourced technology-enabled services, as they affect businesses operating in the insurance and financial services sector.

General Liability newsletter – September 2023

Published on 21 Sep 2023. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory and Fiona Hahlo, Partner and Beth Lewis, Associate and Chris Gower, Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our general liability newsletter, rounding up some of the key cases from the last few months.

Money Covered: The Week that Was - 25 August

Published on 25 Aug 2023. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Money Covered: The Week that Was - 04 August

Published on 04 Aug 2023. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Money Covered: The Week that Was - 28 July

Published on 28 Jul 2023. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Money Covered: The Week that Was - 07 July

Published on 07 Jul 2023. By Rachael Healey, Partner and Robert Morris, Partner and David Allinson, Partner and George Smith, Partner

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the financial services sector over the last seven days.

Product law bulletin – May 2023

Published on 26 May 2023. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory and Fiona Hahlo, Partner and Mamata Dutta, Partner and Elinor Sidwell, Associate and Andrew Martin, Associate and Rashna Vaswani, Associate

• The spotlight's on product safety following the adoption of the General Product Safety Regulation (EU) and the UK Government's Round Table on online marketplaces • European Council adopts general approach for proposed EU Artificial Intelligence Act • Ford launches history making "hands-off, eyes on" car • Allergen update: more calls for stronger reporting and guidance • General Product Safety Regulations breaches • OPSS publish Product Regulation Strategy for 2022 – 2025

The Week That Was - 17 March 2023

Published on 17 Mar 2023. By Alan Stone, Partner and Ben Goodier, Partner and Alexandra Anderson, Partner and Tom Green, Partner and Katharine Cusack, Partner and Zoe Eastell, Partner and Felicity Strong, Partner and Peter Mansfield, Partner and Arash Rajai, Partner and Sarah O'Callaghan, Senior Associate

Welcome to The Week That Was, a round-up of key events in the construction sector over the last seven days.

Law and jurisdiction in insurance and reinsurance contracts (Asia Pacific)

Published on 15 Mar 2023.

The English courts are emerging as a "hotspot" for environmental and ESG-related claims

Published on 14 Mar 2023. By Lucy Dyson , Partner

Insurers can expect to continue to see an uptick in environmental and mass tort group litigation in the English courts and elsewhere in Europe, against the backdrop of climate change-related, plastics and other environmental risks

General Liability newsletter – February 2023

Published on 02 Mar 2023. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory and Fiona Hahlo, Partner and Tom Butterfield, Trainee Solicitor

Welcome to the latest edition of our general liability newsletter, rounding up some of the key cases from the last few months.

Annual Insurance Review 2023

Published on 12 Jan 2023. By Simon Laird, Global Head of Insurance

Hello and welcome to RPC's Annual Insurance Review – a look back at the events that shaped the insurance market in 2022 and a look forward towards what to expect in 2023.

It's a Wonderful Life, Insurance

Published on 20 Dec 2022. By Peter Mansfield, Partner

A swollen river rages through the town of Bedford Falls. It is Christmas Eve and, looking down upon the torrent, shivering on a bridge, is a woman, distraught and wounded by life's cruelties. She prepares to step over the railing. Her name is Insurance.

A-Z of Insurance

Published on 26 Oct 2022. By Peter Mansfield, Partner

Insurance plays a role in almost every aspect of life. For most, it is simply a policy that protects their car and home, but there is so much more to it than that. Peter Mansfield takes us on a whistlestop tour through insurance history as he gives us his A-Z of insurance.

Carnegie-Brown: Sector not yet fully utilising green investment potential

Published on 26 Sep 2022. By Simon Laird, Global Head of Insurance

Lloyd’s chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown has said the (re)insurance sector could better utilise its role as an institutional investor to support green growth in the global economy but said regulatory changes will be needed if it is to use its assets to their full potential.

Canada’s Harper: Net-zero by 2050 virtually “unachievable” at current pace of change

Published on 26 Sep 2022. By Simon Laird, Global Head of Insurance

Too heavy a focus on national net-zero strategies and a lack of transparency around how global environmental goals are to be achieved could lead to a spike in emissions, Canada’s former prime minister Stephen Harper has warned, adding that existing targets are “unachievable” in their current form.

Carnegie-Brown offers olive branch to eco-activists

Published on 22 Sep 2022. By Simon Laird, Global Head of Insurance

Lloyd’s chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown has offered an olive branch to the environmental activists who disrupted the near-350-year-old market this year, declaring that he shares their aim of managing the risks from global warming and admires their determination to drive change.

Insurers must “speak truth to power” on climate change: Canada’s former PM Harper

Published on 22 Sep 2022. By Simon Laird, Global Head of Insurance

Canada’s former prime minister has said the global (re)insurance industry has a critical role in speaking “truth to power” when it comes to tackling the impact of climate change because of its investment in data, models and analytics to understand cat risk.

Subrogated recoveries

Published on 10 Aug 2022.

An accessible reference point to assist insurers in their immediate considerations relating to subrogated recoveries in 15 jurisdictions across Asia and in England and Wales

Product law bulletin – July 2022

Published on 26 Jul 2022. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory and Mamata Dutta, Partner and Elinor Sidwell, Associate and Andrew Martin, Associate

Welcome to the latest edition of our product law bulletin, this month we focus on: • New guidance published for market safety and product recalls, • Plans from the government to ease UKCA marking transition • OPSS's final report on their Study on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Product Safety • Self-driving cars given the green light • Allergen update: Natasha Trial to treat people living with food allergies • FSA issue a final call for CBD products to be add to the public list

General Liability newsletter – May 2022

Published on 25 May 2022. By Gavin Reese, Partner, Head of Regulatory and Fiona Hahlo, Partner

Welcome to the latest edition of our general liability newsletter, rounding up some of the key cases from the last few months.