Legal
AIG, Zurich and Ace units named in Chinese drywall lawsuit
'Chinese' drywall suit names 14 insurers, including AIG, Zurich and Ace
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.
Kennedys moves to Sheffield
Eight partners join law firm from Halliwells
Autofocus to appeal High Court judgment
Accident Exchange legal battle set for Court of Appeal
Darren Bent caught up in credit hire legal wrangle
Sunderland footballer case to be appealed in 2010
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.
Autofocus witness immunity application dismissed by the High Court
Accident Exchange to press ahead with legal action following judgment
Hogan & Hartson and Lovells vote to merge
International law firms Hogan & Hartson and Lovells’ respective partnerships have approved the merger of their firms. The combination will be known as Hogan Lovells, effective 1 May 2010.
Law Commission unveils consumer insurance report
Proposals include draft bill to replace 100 year-old legislation
R&Q expected to settle with Equitas
Settlement will allow around $1bn of outstanding insurance claims to be paid
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.
Court sanctions Chevanstell’s Arran Insurance transfer
High Court gives green light to Randall & Quilter scheme
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.