All legal risk articles
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Special ReportsRegulators are cracking down on PFAS and risk managers must plan accordingly
The effects of PFAS chemicals are yet to be seen as health problems slowly come to light. BHSI’s Javier Villalba, explores the litigation landscape risk managers are facing
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AnalysisRisk managers must avoid “off the shelf” insurance as court disputes reach new highs
The latest data shows companies are being forced to court to get insurance claims paid. Here’s how risk managers can avoid getting burnt.
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AnalysisClimate litigation becoming a corporate threat – Kennedys
Climate action group ClientEarth has taken energy giant Shell to the UK’s High Court
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AnalysisUK poised to finalise ‘failure to prevent fraud’ offence
New laws will target firms which lack adequate procedures to prevent fraud, false accounting, and money laundering
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AnalysisDemand for BII shoots up after COVID test cases
Insurance class to see a period of “growth and stability”, but appetite for pandemic cover remains muted
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AnalysisRegulators to clamp down on greenwashing
Greenwashing allegations are becoming more common, and this trend is expected to accelerate, warns Clyde & Co
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AnalysisESG presents ‘significant exposure’ for D&Os
Fallout from a global recession, lax cyber security and an uptick in litigation are other key risk drivers for 2023
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Analysis2023 a “gamechanger” for European class actions
New EU directive will make it easier for individuals to take part in collective redress actions, warns Clyde & Co
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OpinionEuropean D&O: Heading towards a perfect storm?
Inflation, post-pandemic fallout, geopolitical instability, rocketing energy prices, and an increased focus on ESG has heightened D&O exposures
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AnalysisLegal claims against insurers surge by nearly 280%
Corporations are now more than three times as likely to have to sue insurers to get their claims paid, finds Mactavish
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AnalysisPrioritising ESG improves legal, regulatory risk
As tighter regulation comes into play, firms must extend their focus around ESG internally and within their wider value chain
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AnalysisD&O facing crunch renewal as capacity slowly comes back in
There has been a correction in the D&O market post-pandemic, but this has not been seen across the board, says senior underwriter
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AnalysisInsuring the transition
The industry has a ‘once in a lifetime’ chance to support the transition to Net Zero. So what are we waiting for?
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AnalysisIt’s not easy being green
Organisations are racing to declare their sustainable credentials… but should they tread more carefully?
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AnalysisKLM faces ‘greenwashing’ lawsuit
Legal action focuses on KLM’s Fly Responsibly ad campaign which gives a ”false impression” of its sustainability
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AnalysisInsurers face rising ESG concerns
ESG reputation could become as important as product, service and price
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OpinionNavigating trade compliance in 2022
As tensions between Russia and the West continue to escalate, compliance teams are readying themselves for a busy period ahead
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AnalysisGDPR fines hit over €1 billion in 2021
Total fines showed a 521% year on year increase, with Amazon and WhatsApp paying the most severe penalties
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AnalysisInsolvencies, ESG and cyber are key risks for D&Os in 2022
Risk managers and their D&O insurers should also closely monitor potential exposures to US derivative actions, warns AGCS
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AnalysisThe next wave of climate litigation
Nigel Brook explains why climate litigation risk needs to be on every corporate risk manager’s radar
