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News 22/10/2019
Kennedys partners with UCL to develop emerging risk tool for insurers
We are pleased to announce that we are partnering with University College London (UCL) to develop an emerging risk analytical tool for insurers, after securing funding from the Innovate UK Knowledge Transfer Partnership.
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Article 16/10/2019
The Queen’s Speech: the Medicines and Medical Devices Bill
Boris Johnson’s first Queen’s Speech delivered on Monday 14 October 2019 - dominated by Brexit-related legislation - included the Medicines and Medical Devices Bill (the Bill).
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Report 16/10/2019
Brexit impact on UK life sciences: preparations and practical guidance
With the current Article 50 extension deadline of 31 October 2019 looming against a complex and uncertain political backdrop, and talks between the UK and EU continuing without any clear sign of a definitive outcome, the possibility of a no-deal Brexit remains at an all-time high.
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News 16/10/2019
Kennedys maintains success and climbs up Chambers UK rankings
Upon being ranked as a ‘top-tier firm’ in nine practice areas from The Legal 500 UK 2020, we are delighted to announce that this was replicated in the release of Chambers’ UK 2020 directory.
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Article 14/10/2019
Brexit impacts
As the political negotiations between the UK and EU unfold, Kennedys is here to keep you up to date on the latest Brexit developments and what they mean for you and your business.
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News 14/10/2019
Kennedys responds as Queen's Speech sets out Government's priorities
Following today's Queen's Speech, we have officially responded to some key domestic legislation relating Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill, and the Medicines and Medical Devices Bill.
In a week that is likely to be dominated by ongoing Brexit negotiations and timelines, we have today been provided with this Government’s priorities and legislative programme in the Queen’s Speech which took place this morning.
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Article 14/10/2019
Motor Brief market insights – October 2019
A summary of key developments including an update on the Civil Liability Act 2018 and the whiplash reforms, Scotland’s discount rate, the call for an overhaul of current laws on use of hand-held mobile devices whilst driving, and the latest on the Law Commissions’ consultation on autonomous vehicles.
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Case review 11/10/2019
E-scooters: the need for a new legal regime and the potential risks of prosecution
Micromobility vehicles such as e-scooters and e-bikes are increasingly being used in our towns and cities. Indeed, it is now commonplace to see e-scooters in the morning rush hour, especially in large cities. However, recent serious incidents involving e-scooters have raised a number of concerns about the use of micromobility vehicles, generally.
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Article 11/10/2019
Intervention letters: an important strategy for tackling credit hire
Ten years on from the Court of Appeal decision in Copley v Lawn (2009) - this case, together with the intervention policies insurers continue to develop - remains as important as ever when approaching credit hire claims.
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Article 11/10/2019
Motor Brief: latest decisions October 2019
A roundup of recent court decisions raising issues relating to use of a mobile phone while driving, the courts approach to incorrect figures in the Court Proceedings Pack, compensating victims of uninsured drivers on private land, and the concept of ‘use’ of a vehicle in the context of motor insurance cover.