A pilot scheme for a new online court designed to resolve civil claims is to be launched this summer. The new court will adopt a three-stage process to resolve disputes online. It will be used for specified claims under £10,000…read more
ICAEW publishes new professional indemnity insurance regulations. Published June 2017
Chartered Accountants’ professional body the ICAEW has updated its professional indemnity insurance regulations and minimum wording. The new regulations, issued on 1 May 2017, make changes to the run-off rules, which are intended to make it easier for firms to…read more
Contractor not responsible for the failings of its sub-contractor says court. Published June 2017
The general principle that a contractor is not responsible in tort for the failings of its sub-contractor has been reaffirmed in a court case, following alleged damage to a party wall on a construction site. The case has also shown…read more
