The point of taking out of any professional insurance policy is to protect against risk, and this is especially the case for landlords of domestic or commercial properties. As a landlord, you hold a great deal of responsibility for the tenants of your property. You need to ensure that the property is safe to live …
According to the latest reports, WiLAN and chipmaker Intel have settled an infringement lawsuit over a number of Internet and wireless patents. The case was filed by WiLAN back in October 2007, and accused Intel of infringing wireless and Bluetooth patents. After three expensive years of litigation (although both companies are likely to have professional …
At the high court in London earlier this month, a group of Colombian farmers accused BP of negligence and breaching a duty of care over the building of a new oil pipeline. BP – whose professional indemnity team are already battling claims filed in the aftermath of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill – is …
The owners of a garden centre near Didcot has been accused of breaching health and safety regulations after a pensioner sustained an injury on the premises. The accident at the Chilton Garden Centre occurred in April 2009, when 78-year-old Derek Barlow tripped over an obstacle and fell whilst shopping at the centre. A representative for …
Reality TV stars the Kardashian sisters – made up of Kim, Kourtney and Khloe – are reportedly being sued by a Californian credit card company over accusations that they withdrew from the promotion of a controversial scheme. The three sisters – famous for their reality television show, Keeping Up With The Kardashians – are alleged …
The City law firm Devonshires has reportedly been sued over allegations of professional negligence by former client Celia Farnon, a hedge fund manager. Ms Farnon alleges that Devonshires failed in their duties when advising her in a dispute with her former employer Polar Capital. The Hong Kong based hedge fund manager claims that she instructed …
The controversial celebrity Courtney Love is reportedly being sued by an American fashion designer who claims the singer defamed her reputation on micro-blogging site Twitter. Dawn Simorangkir, a designer based in Texas, alleges in the defamation lawsuit that Love damaged her career and personal reputation by calling her a “drug-pushing prostitute” in a series of …
Actress Zooey Deschanel has reportedly filed a breach of contract lawsuit against footwear firm boss Steve Madden for a reported $2 million. In her petition, the actress – best known for her roles in 500 Days of Summer, Yes Man and Elf – claims that Steve Madden and herself signed an endorsement deal in August …
There are many risks facing modern businesses, especially shops and retailers. It is important to identify these risks and their potential consequences in advance, making sure that a professional insurance solution is in place to protect the business. The following are a few of these risks, and the insurance options designed to protect against each. …