Analysis
Painting a picture
Fine Art
Gimme shelter
Premium Finance
Commentary - Appeal decision not likely to have stress impact
The case of Walker v Northumberland CC (1994) was an early decision which highlighted that, where an...
Down the wire
Cyber-Liability
Exaggerated claim receives nominal damages
Hussein v William Hill Group (Queen's Bench Division - 18 February 2004)
Shark in the water
Fidelity Guarantee
Employees must take care
Sherlock v Chester City Council (Court of Appeal - 26 February 2004)
It's good to talk
Customer Communications
Pirelli appeal ruling favours defendant
Pirelli General plc v Gaca (Court of Appeal - 26 March 2004)
In the time zone
Legal Comment
Racing forward?
Job Mobility
Floods - Flooding the market
New methods of damage management could help insurers to reduce the cost of drying claims following a flood. Mira Butterworth investigates
Repairers - Networks - Repairing the way
Repairer networks bring advantages to contractors and insurers alike. But, asks Simon Threadgold, are they set to thrive in the future?
A smoother ride?
Public Sector: Conditional fee agreements
Powers of recall
Product Recall
Still waters run deep
Public Sector: Legionella
All change
Public Sector: PPPs
Finger case highlights narrow defence
Collins v Royal National Theatre Board (Court of Appeal - 17 February 2004)
Overview - Market looks up
After an unprofitable past three years, the property sector is now in good shape, thanks, in part, to calmer weather and a lack of major catastrophes. Guy Anker says the market should ensure it works hard to maintain this profitable status
Commentary - EL balance swings to employers
In employers' liability cases where there is breach of duty, whether statutory or common law, contri...
Subsidence - A growing problem
Rising subsidence costs may be attributable to planting decisions made in the past, but will today's planting habits cause similar problems? Jane Bernstein looks at the evidence
Gratuitous care damages awarded to bug claimants
Giambrone v Sunworld Holidays (Court of Appeal - 18 February 2004)
Repairer/Insurer Relationships - On top of it all
By building strong relationships between repairers and insurers, both can benefit from a more efficient and cost-effective service, says Marshall King