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Employment Practices Liability 22/02/10 Any company, in any industry, runs the risk of being sued for alleged breaches of employment laws and regulations, even if it has made every effort to implement good practice.  The volume of employment litigation has soared in recent years, as have the levels of compensation...
Environmental Liability Directive 18/02/10 On the 1st April 2009, the European Communities (Environmental Liability) Regulations 2008 – S1547/2008 Directive became law in Ireland and gives rise to additional liabilities for many Irish firms.  It applies strict liability and polluter pays principle for environmental damage. ...
Product Contamination and Recall Insurance 22/02/10 The expenses involved in recalling a product can have a severe impact on a company’s bottom line but the damage to the brand and reputation can be catastrophic.   Existing Customers - Please refer to Library Article Product Contamination and Recall Insurance....
The Necessity of Business Continuity Management 19/02/10 Threats to businesses are today greater than ever, often from circumstances and supply chain disruptions that could not have been imagined in the past.  The impact can be operational, strategic, financial, or environmental and can bear directly on sales, profitability, share price and brand...