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Jackson & Powell presents the most authoritative coverage available of professional liability. It explains general principles, including liability and contributory negligence. It clarifies what duties and obligations apply in different situations. It also discusses the law as it applies to each profession, including the duties, liabilities and damages issues for each one.
¦ Covers both common law and statutory obligations
¦ Goes through the litigation process, including limitation periods
¦ Sets out what defences may be available
¦ Explains the various remedies
¦ Deals with the impact of human rights issues on the professions
¦ Shows how the principles work in specific situations via detailed analysis of case law
¦ Includes three new chapters on Insurance, Financial Services Regulation and Actuaries |