Legal

Don't shoot the messenger

When a company goes under, it is easy to blame the auditor that signed off the accounts, but it may not be that simple, explains Richard Highley.

Contamination frustration

The appropriate methods for the clean up of contamination are not always followed to the letter. Martin Richell reports on the liability issues that can occur when this is the case.

Under strain

Rising complaints about the solicitors' indemnity scheme have prompted calls for change. Hugh Price and Roger Flaxman explain why varying the renewal date alone will not solve the problem.

Law firms to merge

nternational law firms Hogan & Hartson and Lovells' respective partnerships have approved the merger of their firms.

Fine-tune required

The Sentencing Guidelines Council recently published its thinking on fine levels for corporate manslaughter cases, which could disappoint pressure groups. Peter James reports on what these recommendations entail.

Calm on the surface

Although 2009 may have seemed a relatively quiet year in the insurance legal arena, Lynn Rouse reports that furious paddling has been underway, with change around the corner.

Mexico made simple

Concerns about regulating reinsurance contracts continue to deter potential entrants to the Mexican market, write Yves Hayaux-du-Tilly and Carlos Fan.

Legal review 2009

Ling Ong reviews the most influential legal cases of 2009, many of which have centred around disputes over binding jurisdictions.

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