Worldwide anti-corruption initiatives — a comparison of UK and US legislation
This article provides a general comparison of the UK Bribery Act and the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), in light of the new FCPA Resource Guide. It will be of relevance to corporates trading internationally, who may find they have to comply with both statutes.
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Briefings from Ince & Co
The Astra: single hire default entitles owners to withdraw and claim loss of profit for remaining charter period
A Commercial Court judge has decided that a failure to pay hire under an NYPE charterparty amounts to a breach of condition, entitling a ship-owner to terminate and seek damages.
Does a vessel arrested for a claim under a sale contract remain on hire?
Time charterer Cargill withheld hire from disponent owners NYK pursuant to a period off-hire clause in a time trip charter on amended NYPE terms.
Analysis from The Lawyer

Cover up
Professional indemnity cases keep hitting the court lists as settlement values continue to rise

