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How to apply the Disputes Tribunal’s financial limit when there is a counterclaim
The Disputes Tribunal can only award damages up to the small limit prescribed by law. In a recent case, the High Court clarified how to …
Are lawyers allowed to respond publicly to negative comments made by clients to the media?
If you have a client that is making critical or untrue statements about you in the media, that does not give you the right to ...
COVID-19 Business Interruption Claims | UK Test Case and How It Applies to New Zealand
By agreement, the Financial Conduct Authority and eight private insurers in UK applied to the Court to seek clarification on the application of a number ...
When should you notify a claim?
All insurance policies require prompt notification of claims. Why is that? Insurance is a transference of risk. In exchange for payment (called premium), the insurer ...
Why are there exclusions in insurance policies?
An insurance contract involves the transfer of a risk (a fortuity) in exchange for money (called premium). The insurer becomes obligated to pay or indemnify ...
What is a costs inclusive excess?
Most professional indemnity policies and a range of other liability policies have a costs inclusive excess. That means that you must contribute your excess not ...
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