Articles - DAC Beachcroft

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Green claims, advertising and consumer protection – a stricter approach?

Green claims, advertising and consumer protection – a stricter approach?

In the midst of increased public debate over environmental issues and climate change, regulatory bodies at the national and European level are seeking ...

Accountancy Newsletter - December 2020

Accountancy Newsletter - December 2020

DACB’s Audit Liability Round-up for 2020 Those following the world of audit may think there is little Christmas cheer on offer for auditors goi ...

The Court of Appeal applies SAAMCO principles to audit claims

The Court of Appeal applies SAAMCO principles to audit claims

Introduction The Court of Appeal’s recent decision in AssetCo plc v Grant Thornton UK LLP [2020] EWCA Civ 1151, applied the SAAMCO principle to a clai ...

Bitcoin battles and jurisdiction under the Defamation Act 2013

Bitcoin battles and jurisdiction under the Defamation Act 2013

A recent decision by the Court of Appeal has clarified when a claimant can bring an action for defamation against a person domiciled outside of the UK ...

Harassment and The Handmaid’s Tale

Harassment and The Handmaid’s Tale

In what circumstances can a person obtain an interim injunction against another for harassment and defamation?

The final hurdle for serious harm

The final hurdle for serious harm

The Supreme Court has handed down its long awaited decision in Lachaux v Independent Print Ltd [2019] UKSC 27. It has concluded that the test under se ...