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Covid-19: Risks for Insurance Brokers
June 2020There has been a lot of commentary in the past 8 weeks or so about the risks the Covid-19 pandemic poses to various professions, perhaps none so clearly as the Insurance Broking industry. Business Interruption (“BI”) Insurance Policies in particular are being pored over closely, not least in light of the FCA’s ongoing action to… Read More >
Case Review: Court of Appeal decision – Rose Desmond v Dunnes Stores (Appellant) [2020] IECA 125
June 2020A recent Court of Appeal decision highlights the importance for defendants / occupiers of ensuring not only the existence and adequacy of a cleaning system, but also that it is correctly implemented. In this article, Martin Browne and Emmet Cahill discuss the potential ramification of the decision for occupiers and the steps which must be… Read More >
Workplace Relations Commission: Mediation and Adjudication During Covid-19
June 2020The Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) has endeavoured to adapt to the situation currently facing Irish employers and employees. Following the cancellation of all adjudications, face-to-face conciliations and mediations since 13 March 2020 the WRC has carried out a consultation program with stakeholders to establish a protocol for dealing with complaints during the Covid 19 crisis.… Read More >
Broseley London Ltd v Prime Asset Management Ltd [2020] EWHC 944
June 2020The latest Technology and Construction Court (‘TCC’) judgment on payment and the enforcement of an adjudicator’s decision has been handed down. The Judge applied the “smash and grab” and “pay now argue later” principles as confirmed in the recent Court of Appeal decision of S&T (UK) v Grove Developments Limited. In this article, James Vernon… Read More >
Insurers – How to avoid your policy avoidance decision being overturned by the Court
May 2020In a decision handed down remotely on 21 April 2020, the High Court has held that an Insurer must act fairly and rationally when exercising its discretion to avoid a policy subject to an Innocent Non-Disclosure (“IND”) clause. This is the first time that the High Court has ruled directly on such matters. The Court’s… Read More >
Broseley London Ltd v Prime Asset Management Ltd [2020] EWHC 944
May 2020The latest Technology and Construction Court (‘TCC’) judgment on payment and the enforcement of an adjudicator’s decision has been handed down. The Judge applied the “smash and grab” and “pay now argue later” principles as confirmed in the recent Court of Appeal decision of S&T (UK) v Grove Developments Limited (click here for case note).… Read More >
Global Vantage: Use of technology on international construction contracts in current climate
May 2020The use of technology in the construction sector is on the rise. In the current climate, the ability to operate remotely is a necessity rather than a choice, with the coronavirus pandemic only serving to accelerate the construction industry’s move into the digital era. Utilising technology such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) and ‘digital twins’… Read More >
Insurers – How to avoid your policy avoidance decision being overturned by the Court
May 2020In a decision handed down remotely on 21 April 2020, the High Court has held that an Insurer must act fairly and rationally when exercising its discretion to avoid a policy subject to an Innocent Non-Disclosure (“IND”) clause. This is the first time that the High Court has ruled directly on such matters and the… Read More >
COVID-19 & Construction Projects: Payment Disputes and Adjudication
May 2020One of the most significant issues affected by the COVID-19 crisis is cash flow. Cash flow is the lifeblood of every industry, but it is critical in construction. In this article, Killian Dorney and Cian O’Gorman address matters that should be considered before commencing a formal dispute resolution process in relation to a payment dispute… Read More >
Working Safely during Coronavirus – Government publishes new guidance for those working outdoors
May 2020On 11 May 2020, the Government published new guidance to assist employers, employees and the self-employed who work in or run outdoor working environments in understanding how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic. In this article, Sheena Sood and James Hughes consider the key recommendations for employers to consider as the construction industry begins… Read More >