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Article 30 jul 2020
Could air pollution emerge as the next asbestos?
Historically, difficulties in proving a causal link between air pollution and poor health have kept at bay pollution related claims and governments’ accountability. However, this may be about to change.
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Article 27 jul 2020
When opportunity knocks: will arbitration become the preferred means for resolving offshore commercial disputes?
The optimists among us look for “silver-linings” in these challenging times. One of these is affirmation of our capacity for innovation and adaptation as individuals and businesses, and our societies have adjusted, and innovated in response to the dramatic restrictions imposed on our way of life.
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Article 22 jul 2020
US Commission issues interpretive rule on demurrage and detention charges – possible relief for shippers
On April 28, 2020, the US Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued an interpretive rule on demurrage and detention charges under the Shipping Act 1984.
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Article 17 jul 2020
Modern methods of construction in a post-COVID world
The world looks a little different since we wrote our introductory article about MMC back in March. Countries the world over have been significantly impacted by the novel coronavirus and have tried to prevent its spread through lockdown measures of varying degrees.
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Article 8 jul 2020
Business adjustments and considerations in times of financial concern or distress
I am owed money but I’m not sure I want to enter proceedings right now. Could the threat of proceedings be enough without having to actually start (and fund) them?
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Article 6 jul 2020
COVID-19 Insurance Update: 6 July 2020
Our latest thinking into the insurance impacts arising from the ongoing crisis is offered against England entering Phase 3 of its recovery plan, with large parts of the economy opening for socially distanced service for the first time since early March.
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Article 6 jul 2020
‘Reopening’ time – personal data capture
Last Saturday saw a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions with the opening of certain businesses and venues in England including cafes, restaurants and pubs. The government’s guidance to these businesses includes requirements around personal data capture.
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Article 25 jun 2020
COVID-19: Health surveillance and data protection
The ICO guidance confirms that an employer can ask an employee about COVID-19 symptoms where there is good reason to do so. In the current climate, this falls squarely into the bracket of protecting the health and safety of employees.
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Blog 24 jun 2020
Some people are better at lying than others: fraud and remote hearings
In order to keep the wheels of justice moving, the courts have been hearing cases remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic. But, could a remote hearing ever be a suitable platform for fundamental dishonesty allegations?
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Blog 16 jun 2020
Surveil-less. Survey more.
The global pandemic took us by surprise and we’ve had to adjust quickly to new ways of working and living. However, whilst the rest of us were adapting to the “new norm” others were using the opportunity to continue to advance dishonest claims.