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Take 10 - 20 May 2022
Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update for media lawyers. This month's digest reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
Read moreTake 10 - May 2022
Welcome to RPC's Media and Communications law update for media lawyers. This month's digest reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
Read moreTake 10 #21
Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
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Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
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Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
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Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
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Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
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Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
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Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
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Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
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Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
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Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
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Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
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Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
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Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
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Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
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Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
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Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
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Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
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Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
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Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
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Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
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Welcome to RPC's media and communications law update. This issue reports on key media developments and the latest cases.
Read moreHKEX published additional guidance specific to biotech companies
Read moreHappy Birthday to the SIPP
This week marks the 30th anniversary of the first self invested personal pension (SIPP).
Read moreCryptocurrency pre-ICO funding – a regulatory overview
The FCA has issued a discussion paper targeted at the non-workplace pension market. The paper marks the start of the FCA's work looking at whether there is harm in the non-workplace pension market and to better understand the potential presence, nature, extent and cause of any harm.
Read morePension transfers
The FCA tries again to get it right with new rules and a further consultation paper.
Read moreThe FCA: key themes for 2017/18
A look at key developments for the FCA in 2017 and looking forward to 2018
Read moreThe Professional Negligence Law Review, Edition 5
The Professional Negligence Law Review provides an indispensable global overview of the law and practice of professional liability and regulation. It covers the fundamental principles of professional negligence law in each jurisdiction, including obligations, fora, dispute resolution mechanisms, remedies and time bars. The authors then review factors specific to the main professions and conclude with an outline of recent developments and issues to look out for in the year ahead.
Read moreLawyers Covered - April 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of our Lawyers Liability & Regulatory Update, in which we look back over the last month at key developments affecting lawyers and the professional risks they face.
Read moreConstruction of the insuring clause in solicitors’ MTC compliant policy considered in law firm funder’s claim
On 3 February 2022 Mr Justice Butcher handed down judgment in Doorway Capital Ltd v American International Group Ltd1, granting reverse summary judgment in favour of the insurer defendant.
Read moreThe Professional Negligence Law Review, Edition 4
This fourth edition of The Professional Negligence Law Review provides an indispensable overview of the law and practice of professional liability and regulation in 15 jurisdictions. The Professional Negligence Law Review contains information that is invaluable to the large number of firms, insurers, practitioners and other stakeholders who are concerned with the liability and regulatory issues of professionals across the globe. The variation in law and practice across the different jurisdictions is very noticeable and underlines the usefulness of a guide such as this.
Read moreIt's Cocoa, Jim, but not as we know it: Court's modern interpretation of underwriters' and brokers' duties #4 - getting the witness evidence right and new rules
This is the fourth and final article in our series following the decision in ABN Amro Bank N.V. v Royal Sun Alliance Insurance plc and 13 Underwriters and Edge Brokers (London) Limited, in which RPC acted for Edge.
Read moreIt's Cocoa, Jim, but not as we know it: Court's modern interpretation of underwriters' and brokers' duties #2 – The underwriters defence
A modern show of the historic defence strategy at its worst, or should that be best? We'll let you decide.
Read moreLaw Society undertakes largest ever law firm intervention in Hong Kong
Read moreIt's Cocoa, Jim, but not as we know it: Court's modern interpretation of underwriters' and brokers' duties #1 - An overview of the case
In this series of articles we take a look at the decision in ABN Amro Bank N.V. v Royal & Sun Alliance plc and 13 Underwriters and Edge Brokers (London) Limited. In this article we give an overview of the case. The remaining articles will focus on particular areas of the case, these will be: 1. Underwriters' duties 2. Brokers' duties 3.Witness evidence
Read moreCOVID-19: The suspension of wrongful trading provisions and a moratorium for businesses in restructuring: what is the likely impact on Insurers?
On 28 March 2020 the Business Secretary announced further new far-reaching measures to help businesses combat the financial impact of COVID-19.
Read moreInsurance broker E&O exposures: COVID-19
As insurers brace themselves for large volumes of notifications across all lines of business relating to Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) we expect to see a second wave of E&O notifications by insurance brokers when policyholders (businesses and individuals) find themselves without adequate cover for losses relating to the pandemic. Some insurers are already seeing a spike in such notifications.
Read moreArchitects and COVID-19 – Practical Advice on complying with your Professional Standards
Since the UK Government announced its lockdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have asked their employees to work remotely and that has affected many businesses where physical attendance of clients and sites is important. A recent RIBA survey reported that as many as 81% of architects are now working from home.
Read moreGuide to Real Estate Funds
Welcome to the BVCA Guide to Real Estate Funds, the latest in our series of guides into business sectors, investment strategies and international markets.
Read moreTime limit for challenges to adjudication decisions clarified
Adjudication is intended to be a quick and cost-effective means of resolving a dispute. However, in its first decision concerning adjudication, handed down on 17 June 2015, the Supreme Court has reached a finding that means parties to adjudication may face a very long delay to reach a final determination of the dispute between them. The decision, in the case of Aspect Contracts (Asbestos) Limited v Higgins Construction plc, allows a respondent to adjudication to challenge the outcome any time up to six years after it makes payment to the successful referring party, thereby potentially rendering historic adjudication decisions vulnerable to further litigation.
Read morePlay nicely, children
Litigation is, by its very nature, an adversarial process. But as the court has made clear in the case of Simon Gotch & Susan Linda Gotch v Enelco Limited1, litigants should also co-operate, to ensure the swift and cost-effective resolution of their disputes.
Read moreGetting to Level 2
What insurers should look out for in BIM project management
Read moreBeyond night and day: The importance of causation
In order to succeed in a claim for professional negligence, a claimant must establish that the professional owed him a relevant duty of care, that they breached that duty and that the breach caused the loss he seeks to recover.
Read moreRegulatory Radar - June 2024
Welcome to the June 2024 edition of RPC’s bi-annual Regulatory Radar – a guide to the key regulatory changes worth having on your radar. We hope this will be a useful resource, helping you scan the regulatory horizon and highlight changes that could impact your business.
Read moreFinancial Crime Time - Your update from RPC: 2024 Q2
Welcome to the latest edition of our round-up of news making the headlines in the world of financial crime and compliance. Our aim is to give you an easily digestible, bite-sized overview of issues that are of interest and which may affect your business.
Read moreRegulatory Radar: quick takes - May 2024
Welcome to the May 2024 edition of our bi-monthly Regulatory Radar: quick takes, which pulls together recent developments from across the UK’s regulators.
Read moreFinancial Crime Time - Your update from RPC: 2024 Q1
Welcome to the latest edition of our round-up of news making the headlines in the world of financial crime and compliance. Our aim is to give you an easily digestible, bite-sized overview of issues that are of interest and which may affect your business.
Read moreRegulatory Radar: quick takes - March 2024
Welcome to the latest edition of our bi-monthly Regulatory Radar: quick takes, which pulls together recent developments from across the UK’s regulators.
Read moreRegulatory Radar - January 2024
Hello and welcome to the January 2024 edition of RPC’s bi-annual Regulatory radar – a guide to the key regulatory changes worth having on your radar. We hope this will be a useful resource, helping you scan the regulatory horizon and highlight changes that could impact your business.
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