February 2011

Privilege: recent case law provides guidance on scope | Macfarlanes

The legal concept of privilege underpins much of the daily interaction between lawyers and clients because it allows a client uninhibited access to a lawyer’s professional advice, free from concern that confidential communications will be disclosed in any subsequent litigation. This article focuses on three recent cases that have provided clarification on the scope of …

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Assessing the effectiveness of IP strategy | Rouse

Every organisation has its share of naysayers. Far from detracting from the business, these individuals can play an integral part in keeping a company on course, realistic and focused on squeezing value from resources. The field of intellectual property (IP) is no stranger to naysayers – IP counsel are often quick to naysay the feasibility …

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Business interruption insurance: importance of understanding cover | Holman Fenwick Willan

Business interruption insurance is often a key component of a company’s business continuity plan. The insurance is designed to compensate an insured for the financial effect of the interruption or interference to that business as a result of physical damage to an insured property or other key external events, such as damage at a supplier’s …

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