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D&O and FI Newsletter - May 2019
DAC Beachcroft's D&O and FI newsletter features topical issues for our global clients and contacts. Court of Appeal rejects novel arguments ...
The dangers of defective record keeping – Freeborn & Goldie v Marcal
The recent decision in Freeborn & Goldie v Dan Marcal Architects [2019] EWHC 454 (TCC) is a stark reminder for construction professionals of the i ...
The slip rule – how far does it go?
The recent decision in Axis M&E UK Ltd & Anor v Multiplex Construction Europe Ltd [2019] EWHC 169 (TCC) has provided a useful review of the ca ...
Green light for disrepair claims? – The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018
The Homes Act 2018 which came into force two months ago has far reaching consequences for all providers of social housing.
Accountancy Newsletter March 2019
DAC Beachcroft's Accountancy newsletter features topical news and insights for our clients and contacts.
The Disclosure Pilot Scheme - implications for professional defendants
On 1 January 2019, a two year disclosure pilot came into effect in the Business and Property Courts (B&PC) in England and Wales. It applies to ex ...
Burgess v Lejonvarn (round 3) - Professional not negligent in mates rate decision
Professionals who provide professional services gratuitously and without a contract owe a duty of care in tort to act with reasonable care and skill i ...
Blockchain - are you engaged?
Distributed ledger technology (“DLT”) is perhaps best known to date for its role in enabling the exchange of cryptocurrencies. However, its potential ...
