Buch, Englisch
Reihe: Common Law Library
Jackson & Powell on Professional Liability is divided into two parts: chapters covering the general law around professional liability - the duties, remedies, defences, litigation, human rights issues - are followed by detailed chapters covering individual professions in turn.
The new edition: Offers comprehensive coverage of the law of professional liability Discusses the difference between contractual liability and tortuous liability Provides essential reference point as it aids practitioner’s in establishing whether a duty of care exists , whether it has been breached, the cause and remedies available Considers the duties, obligations and standard of skill of professionals to help establish if a duty of care has been breached Explains the nature of fiduciary duties including unauthorised profits and undue influence Investigates the nature and scope of Professional Indemnity Insurance Provides quick access expert guidance on available defences including equitable defences Analyses the impact of Human Rights on Professionals Covers the different liabilities and standard of skills for professionals operating in a variety of industry sectors Separate chapters on individual professions – providing commentary from the start of an action through to adjudication and damages Covers the following professions: Construction Professionals Surveyors Solicitors Barristers Financial Practitioners Insurance Brokers Accountants Auditors Actuaries Information Technology Professionals Patent and Trademark Attorneys Discusses the FSA and financial regulations Updated with the latest case law and legal developments
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Weitere Infos & Material
The nature of professions. Duties and obligations. Remedies. Contribution between defendants. Defences. Litigation. Human rights and professionals. Insurance. Construction professionals. Surveyors. Solicitors. Barristers. Medical practitioners. Financial services regulation. Financial practitioners. Insurance brokers. Accountants and auditors. Actuaries. Members and managing agents at Lloyd's. Information technology professionals. Patent agents and trade mark attorneys.
