General

• Good News for Airline Passengers as 'In Writing' Clause Overcome

  • Posted14 September 2018

  Almost everyone who has flown much has a story (or more than one) about lost or damaged luggage, and holiday insurance claims regarding these are commonplace. A Finnish man...

  Read more

• Attorney Pays for Lack of Attention

  • Posted6 September 2018

  If you accept appointment under a power of attorney, it is essential to understand the responsibilities this entails. A recent case shows what can happen if a less than thorough...

  Read more

• Landowners' Duties and Highway Visibility – Court of Appeal Test Case

  • Posted24 August 2018

  If landowners allow vegetation to grow so that it affects visibility on adjacent highways, should they be held liable if accidents occur? In a decision that broke new legal ground,...

  Read more

• Money in a Bank Account Is Not Property – Guideline Court of Appeal Ruling

  • Posted7 August 2018

  Money in a bank account represents the debt due from the bank to the account holder and is not ‘property’ in the eyes of the law. The Court of Appeal...

  Read more

• Unnecessary Risk-Taking Means Tour Operator Not Liable for Accident

  • Posted20 July 2018

  With the holiday season upon us, a recent case shows that there are limits to the liability of tour operators when accidents occur, especially when they are the result of...

  Read more

• Siblings Pay High Price for Dishonest Assistance to Bankrupt Brother

  • Posted4 July 2018

  If family members or friends are facing bankruptcy, it may be tempting to assist them in keeping their assets away from the clutches of creditors. The folly of such conduct...

  Read more