Articles - DAC Beachcroft

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septiembre 2018

Glyphosate and Cancer

Glyphosate and Cancer

In this high profile case the plaintiff succeeded in this claim and was awarded significant damages.

Talc and Cancer

Talc and Cancer

The asbestos/talc allegations and litigation/jury verdict history are scary to any company who may have been involved in talc-containing products.

It's all in the lease - The limits of Berni Inns

It's all in the lease - The limits of Berni Inns

Permission to Appeal the first instance decision of Adrian Williamson QC in Prezzo Ltd v High Point Estates Ltd has been refused by the Court of Appea ...

DAC Beachcroft Update 2018-July to September 2018

DAC Beachcroft Update 2018-July to September 2018

An update on recent DAC Beachcroft disease claims from July to September 2018.

Unleashing the potential of data-driven health and care

Unleashing the potential of data-driven health and care

At NHS Expo 2018, we saw the commitment of the NHS to technology and innovation as a key theme, with the announcement of more funding for Global Digit ...

Human Rights Act claims against Social Workers-The serious ramifications of breaching  Section 20 Children Act 1989

Human Rights Act claims against Social Workers-The serious ramifications of breaching Section 20 Children Act 1989

Local Authorities have recently seen a marked increase in claims alleging breach of the Human Rights Act where it is said that they have misused s20 o ...

Reimagining general insurance

Reimagining general insurance

A strategic view of the extent and scope of the changes that will transform the market, developed in conversation with Helen Faulkner and Wendy Hopkin ...

The global supply chain: a thoroughly modern maze

The global supply chain: a thoroughly modern maze

As supply chains become more global, the insurance industry must be prepared to identify new risks and deal with the challenges that they bring.

Cyber, conflict and cover: time for a re-think?

Cyber, conflict and cover: time for a re-think?

Cyber warfare is being openly discussed, with both offensive and defensive cyber capabilities featuring in national cybersecurity strategies. This pos ...

Natural catastrophes: can the market withstand the storms?

Natural catastrophes: can the market withstand the storms?

Climate change and natural catastrophes are necessitating new approaches to insurance and reinsurance, posing real challenges to traditional models.