Covid 19 has brought many businesses to the brink of collapse and businesses naturally turned to their insurance companies seeking clarity on their cover for business interruption claims. As a result of the various interpretations placed on the business interruption clauses, many claims have been declined and clarity sought in litigation.
Read MoreThe Law Society's Conveyancing Committee has published guidance on how vendors can help to speed up their house sale. When selling your house, it is important to contact your solicitor as soon as possible - this guidance contains a checklist of essential documents you can start putting together to provide to your solicitor.
Read MoreA number of test cases against FBD Insurance have now been entered into the Commercial Court with an intended trial date of October 2020 (the Test Cases). It is hoped that the decisions will shortly follow and that the likely appeals will be heard directly by the Supreme Court in order to speed up the process.
Read MoreOn Saturday, 9 May 2020 the Health Service Executive (HSE), the Health and Safety Authority and the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation published the Return to Work Safety Protocol (“the Protocol”).
Read MoreTo assist our clients I have prepared an update on our recent article on whether you are covered for Business Interruption and in particular a response to the purported refusal by one insurer FBD to cover policy holders for business Interruption .
Read MoreReducing your workforce or reducing hours of work to cut operational costs is something many brokerages may need to consider in order to survive in the unfortunate circumstances we find ourselves in as a result of COVID-19.
Read MoreOn 30 January 2020 the new Coronavirus (COVID-19) was declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organisation. The rapid spread of COVID-19 will have serious
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