What happens in the EU stays in the EU these days, doesn’t it? When it comes to the new EU General Product Liability Directive, that is far from the case. The General Product Liability Directive came into force on December 9, 2024, and all EU Member States should implement it by December 9, 2026. Manufacturers, software developers, product distributors, and Read More…
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 28/08/2025
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 01/08/2025
It is often nice to do business with people, as the saying goes, but sometimes the relationship can turn sour, leading to legal wrangles and a very quick racking up of legal costs as the fall-out continues. To safeguard against this, two things make great sense. Firstly, all business relationships should be formalised through a contract. Secondly, businesses should safeguard Read More…
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 18/07/2025
New employment rights bill enhances attractiveness of management liability insurance
Categories: General
Management Liability insurance policies have already significantly assisted employers facing employment tribunals. The advent of the new Employment Rights Bill throws even greater focus on the value of MLP protection. The Bill, which is currently with the House of Lords for further scrutiny, has been described as the “biggest upgrade in employment rights for a generation.” Introduced in October 2024, Read More…
Author: Tom Wood | Date: 04/07/2025
The added value of an MLP policy
Categories: General
If your business is only protected through legally required employers’ liability insurance (necessary as soon as you become an employer) or optional public liability insurance, it has a gap in its insurance protection that could be costly. Employer’s liability insurance does not protect against any claims which allege that your company or its managers have breached an element of employment Read More…