Cyber-security goes viral: NIS Directive adopted by European Council
The European Council has formally adopted the National Information Security Directive (NIS Directive).
26 May 2016
Common family law myths (and the facts)
This article uncovers common misconceptions about family law and explains the reality about pre-nups and divorce.
18 September 2017
FCA set to evaluate the Retail Distribution Review and Financial Advice Market Review
The FCA is taking stock on the development of retail distribution and financial advice markets in light of the RDR and FAMR and is seeking stakeholder input.
26 June 2019
The FCA changes its mind on why a broker is unfit but he is banned anyway
The FCA has been allowed to change the grounds on which it banned an insurance broker, after having had to accept that its original reasons were flawed.
01 September 2014
Case update: loss of Chance – Chweidan v Mischon de Reya
The recent case of Chweidan v Mischon de Reya is a good example of how the principle of loss of opportunity can reduce an apparently high value claim to a relatively modest damages award.
15 October 2014
The European Commission addresses the impact of Brexit on data protection rules
The European Commission has published its notice outlining the data protection rules that will apply following Brexit. These changes may significantly impact both EU and UK businesses.
17 January 2018
Damages for distressed data subjects: Google withdraws its appeal
Following the Court of Appeal's decision in Google v Vidal-Hall, Google was granted permission to appeal to the Supreme Court. The appeal has now been withdrawn due to settlement between the parties.
21 July 2016
Transparency in the Family Courts
This article considers the Transparency Implementation Group’s Report on transparency in the Financial Remedies Court
22 June 2023
The European approach to driverless cars and motor insurance
Brian Wong and Anne Buhl Bjelke (of Bech Bruun) consider what the regulators and governments are doing, along with the key current and future issues, for driverless cars and motor insurance in Europe.
13 December 2017
Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023 - CPO and compensation changes now in force
This article provides those involved in CPO and compensation with a breakdown of the new provisions and the implications of the changes now in force
02 February 2024
Carillion liquidation: key considerations for affected parties
In response to Carillion entering liquidation, we summarise the commercial and insolvency issues that affected parties will need to consider before liaising with the liquidator and PwC.
16 January 2018
Preparing for the General Code: Top Tips for LGPS Funds
We understand that the Pensions Regulator (“TPR”) intends to publish its new General Code shortly. With this in mind, we remind ourselves of TPR’s role in relation to LGPS Funds and look at what pension boards can do now to prepare to meet the requirements of the new Code.
23 May 2023