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Health and safety
“Harness wave of social change” says IOSH
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US dimension
US pharmacies found liable for fuelling opioid crisis
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Asbestos update
Consilium boosts asbestos scheme for removers and surveyors with PI cover
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D&O pricing increases 30-100 per cent across the globe – GILC report
A research report into global directors’ & officers’ liability (D&O) insurance markets by Global Insurance Law Connect (GILC) has uncovered global pressure in D&O across the world, but sees opportunities for recovery in the..
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Mental health
Work-related stress and poor mental health crisis warning from HSE
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Stress
Major stress at work claim discontinued
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Swiss Re Institute: global economic and insurance outlook 2022/2023
The latest sigma study from Swiss Re Institute forecasts the global insurance industry to reach a new record in global premiums by mid-2022, exceeding US$7 trillion, reflecting rising risk awareness, increasing demand for protection and rate..
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Third quarter european recalls – Sedgwick
The latest “Sedgwick Brand Protection Recall Index 2021 (European Edition 3)” covering the third quarter of 2021 shows that recall volume has remained consistently high in response to new and changing regulation, increased scrutiny of..
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Legal moves
New president of London FOIL
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Nanotechnology
Report highlights issues around nanomaterials in waste streams
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Race discrimination
Equality and Human Rights Commission launches race discrimination fund
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NHS
NHS Resolution successfully challenges employers’ liability claim
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No comment!
Christmas cheer – just don’t drive anywhere
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Medical negligence
Plaintiff lawyers call for coherent strategy on patient safety crisis
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Claims handling
Clyde & Co launches digital casualty claims handling platform
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Data breach
Low-value data breach claim sees ground-breaking ruling
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Violence and abuse at work
Government ratifies ILO’s Violence and Harassment Convention
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Sexual harassment
Sexual harassment on public transport on the increase
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Legal reforms
Pre-action protocols report from Civil Justice Council
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Liability market
AM Best on US asbestos and environmental losses
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Supreme Court judgment strikes blow against data breach class actions
The Supreme Court has granted Google’s appeal against a Court of Appeal judgment that allowed a class action against the company over unauthorised collection of their data. The landmark case, Lloyd v Google LLC [2021] UKSC 50, will be welcomed..
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Professional perils
Solicitors Regulation Authority consultation on Solicitors Indemnity Fund
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Employment affairs
Workers’ compensation claims growing in Australia
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Awards and settlements
Six-figure settlement for amputated finger and thumb
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