<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP - News</title><link>http://www.blm-law.com</link><description><![CDATA[For us it is our clients who come first – we put them at the heart of everything we do.]]></description><ttl>30</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Health and Safety: all about the money]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/14518/objects/news/health-and-safety--all-about-the-money.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP health and safety partner Atiyah Malik talks to Post Magazine regarding the HSE&#39;s fees for intervention scheme, in an article that addresses what challenges the HSE will face.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rights of Lessees under Property Owners&#8217; Policy]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/14407/objects/news/rights-of-lessees-under-property-owners--8217--policy.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[In a judgment handed down on 25 April 2012, Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP acted for the defendant, Zurich Insurance PLC, in a case which highlights the scope of cover under a property owners&#8217; liability policy.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Successfully Managing Employment Claims]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/14514/objects/news/successfully-managing-employment-claims.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Employment Tribunal claims can be costly and cause significant disruption to the running of a business. There may also be adverse publicity and can lead to follow-on claims. ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expert Shopping discouraged]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/14465/objects/news/expert-shopping-discouraged.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP partner Simon Jones reports on his recent successful Court of Appeal case. The case resulted in a decision against allowing the claimant to adduce further expert evidence. ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 13 May 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BLM boosts partnership with promotions]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/14461/objects/news/blm-boosts-partnership-with-promotions.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP has promoted nine partners, spanning across six practice areas. The total number of partners at the firm now stands at 150. ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BLM to host HPC and GOC seminar]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/14375/objects/news/blm-to-host-hpc-and-goc-seminar.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The BLM healthcare team will be hosting a seminar on 8 May examining future reforms and developments at the GOC and HPC. The seminar will provide a valuable insight into a fitness to practise hearing.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Forced Retirement at 65 may still be lawful]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/14373/objects/news/forced-retirement-at-65-may-still-be-lawful.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Supreme Court held today in that although compulsory retirement at 65 was directly age discriminatory, it was still capable of justification based on legitimate social policy aims.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breach of confidence in commercial contracts]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/14370/objects/news/breach-of-confidence-in-commercial-contracts.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP lawyer Andrew Plunkett examines the recent Formula One case, also the first of its kind, that highlights the duty of confidence owed by independent contractors to their clients.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BLM receives 'case of the week' from The Lawyer]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/14368/objects/news/blm-receives--case-of-the-week--from-the-lawyer.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP partner Richard Wilkins successfully acted for the Bar Council in the recent race discrimination case <span style="font-style:italic">Iteshi v The General Council Of The Bar</span>.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[A landmark case for the insurance industry]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/14338/objects/news/a-landmark-case-for-the-insurance-industry.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[In what is hoped to be a landmark case for the insurance industry in tackling fraudulent claims, BLM partner David Spencer talks to Post Magazine about <span style="font-style:italic">Summers v Fairclough Homes</span>.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BLM appoints new personal injury partners ]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/14292/objects/news/blm-appoints-new-personal-injury-partners-.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP (BLM) has appointed new partners Nick Rogers and Richard Williams to the personal injury team in Southampton. Nick and Richard joined the firm on 2 April. ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The use and abuse of Interim Suspension Orders]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/14242/objects/news/the-use-and-abuse-of-interim-suspension-orders.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The General Medical Council&#39;s powers to impose &#39;interim orders&#39; on doctors by virtue of section 41A of the Medical Act 1983 are not benign and their effect should not be underestimated.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BLM comments on new flood planning guidance]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/14241/objects/news/blm-comments-on-new-flood-planning-guidance.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Association of British Insurers and the National Flood Forum have published guidance for local authorities on planning in flood risk areas. Berrymans Lace Mawer lawyer Joanne Holbrook comments.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Successful outcome saves potential group litigation]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/14237/objects/news/successful-outcome-saves-potential-group-litigation.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Helen Jones acted for the defendant in this group action which examines an employer&#39;s duties in relation to Equipment Regulations and Common Law.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Olympic Challenge: managing employees]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/14239/objects/news/the-olympic-challenge--managing-employees.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP partner Vanessa Latham offers advice to employers on how to manage staff absences during the London Olympics in July.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BLM comments on two year unfair dismissal rule]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/14232/objects/news/blm-comments-on-two-year-unfair-dismissal-rule.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Government announced last year that it would be &#39;shaking up&#39; UK employment law in "the most radical reform to the employment law system for decades", to make it fairer for employers. ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[EL Trigger Litigation &#8211; an elegant solution]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/14193/objects/news/el-trigger-litigation---8211--an-elegant-solution.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[After a five year journey through the higher courts, the EL Trigger Litigation concluded today with the Supreme Court&#39;s judgment.<br />]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stars of CCTV]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/14188/objects/news/stars-of-cctv.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP partner Sarah Mansfield comments on the use of CCTV on social housing estates for 24 Housing Magazine.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BLM appoints new National Senior Partner]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/14190/objects/news/blm-appoints-new-national-senior-partner.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP (BLM) has announced the election of Mike Brown as its new National Senior Partner (NSP) from 2 April 2012.   ]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proportionality and possession claims]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/14184/objects/news/proportionality-and-possession-claims.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[There have recently been important developments on the effect of carrying out a proper review procedure for Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) and possession, under the Starter Tenancy s21 Review Procedure.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Escaping strict liability under the Animals Act]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/13990/objects/news/escaping-strict-liability-under-the-animals-act.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Yesterday, the Court of Appeal handed down a judgment which further clarifies the operation of one of the statutory defences to strict liability under s2(2) of the Animals Act 1971.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dangerous Times]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/13946/objects/news/dangerous-times.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP lawyer Natalie Puce reports on a new law, which aims to tackle dangerous driving, leading to longer jail terms for offenders.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[A shift in focus? Qualifying costs-shifting in a post-Jackson world]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/13936/objects/news/a-shift-in-focus--qualifying-costs-shifting-in-a-post-jackson-world.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[On 29 March 2011, the Government responded to its consultation on reforming costs and funding arrangements in civil litigation.<br />]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Insurers and homeowners must address flood risks]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/13933/objects/news/insurers-and-homeowners-must-address-flood-risks.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP lawyer Joanne Holbrook highlights the responsibilities of both the insurer and the homeowner when it comes to flood defences.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Facelift for the Cosmetic Treatment Industry?]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/13845/objects/news/a-facelift-for-the-cosmetic-treatment-industry-.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP partners Jim Sherwood and Greg McEwen write about the liability issues for insurers surrounding cosmetic treatments in an article published in Post Magazine.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unreasonable removal from RTA Protocol]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/13668/objects/news/unreasonable-removal-from-rta-protocol.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[BLM partner Louisa Martindale reports on the cases of <em>Jaykishan Patel v Fortis Insurance Ltd</em>, in the following newsflash.<br />]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[BLM&#8217;s thoughts on the Mactavish report]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/13591/objects/news/blm--8217-s-thoughts-on-the-mactavish-report.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[The Mactavish Report: Corporate Risk and Insurance &#8211; the case for placement reform, has been widely debated amongst the insurance sector. ]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harassment and foreseeability]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/13596/objects/news/harassment-and-foreseeability.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP lawyer Malcolm Keen examines why the court of appeal has confirmed that damages can be awarded for harassment with no need to prove foreseeability.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[A practical guide to costs budgeting]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.blm-law.com/2114/13590/objects/news/a-practical-guide-to-costs-budgeting.html]]></link><description><![CDATA[Berrymans Lace Mawer LLP associate Paul Wainwright and Dr Mark Friston of King Chambers, Manchester explain why costs budgeting should be developed to provide more costs certainty for the client.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2012 22:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
