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Contradictory High Court decisions on the doctrine of merger
Clark v In Focus Asset Management & Tax Solutions Limited [2012] EWHC 3669 (QB) The claimants had invested the…
Interpretation of combined commercial policy wording
Ted Baker Plc v AXA Insurance UK Plc [2012] EWHC 1406 (Comm) The claimant clothing retailer discovered that an employee…
High Court decision on the consequences of failing to undertake adequate e-disclosure
West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited v. Willbros Global Holdings Inc [2012] EWHC 396 (TCC) The claimant company…
Unfavourable expert reports – Prohibition on ‘Expert shopping’
Edwards-Tubb v JD Wetherspoon [2011] EWCA Civ 136 The claimant suffered an injury as a result of an accident at work,…
Keydata Claims
FSCS’s Lifemark action The FSCS has paid out millions to consumers following the collapse of Keydata in June 2009. In…
Mediation shouldn’t be seen as optional
High Court decision that highlights the importance of mediation PGF II SA v OMFS Co 2012 EWHC 83 (TCC) The claimant…
High Court decision on the recovery of “mitigation costs” under Professional Indemnity Insurance Policies
Standard Life Assurance Ltd v ACE European Group [2012] EWHC 104 (Comm) The Claimant owned an investment fund…
Claims for compensation under the Riot (Damages) Act 1886
The Riot (Damages) Act 1886 is designed to compensate people and businesses which suffer losses following riots. It…
When does time begin to run when an insurer refuses indemnity under a third party liability policy?
William McIlroy Swindon Ltd, Rannoch Investments Ltd v Quinn Insurance Ltd [2011] EWCA Civ 825 Quinn Insurance Limited…