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Regulatory Legal Advice
15 years extending access to justice
Since we launched in 2006, ARAG has provided access to justice to hundreds of thousands of people who might not otherwise have been able to afford it. This blog reflects on developments over the past 15 years and ARAG’s growth in the legal expenses insurance market.
Caution over compulsory jabs for care sector
From November 11th, anyone who works at a care home in England that is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) who is not medically exempt, cannot legally enter the premises until they have received both doses of a Covid-19 vaccine. This blog highlights the legal ramifications.
The RAG, Issue 27
ARAG's news bulletin covers the latest developments impacting the legal expenses insurance field. Topics covered: justice postponed but not forgotten; building at ATE partnership; personal injury awards; partnership history - Barcan+Kirby.
Regulatory exposures facing the road haulage industry
In this video, Paul Loughlin, senior associate solicitor at Stephensons Solicitors LLP, talks about some of the sector specific regulatory developments and the challenges that have emerged for hauliers, as a result of Covid-19.
Note on the Coronavirus Act 2020
Recently, we have witnessed unprecedented and sweeping changes to society as a whole. Designed for landlords, this content focuses on the implications of the Coronavirus Act 2020, the requirements of the new law and the impact of the ‘pre-action protocol’ for social housing.
Tax tribunals struggling to cope with remote hearings
Lawyers have warned that the suspension of UK tax tribunal cases during the Covid-19 pandemic has caused businesses to fail and prolonged uncertainty for many taxpayers. In this content, Lesley Attu, product development manager at ARAG outlines the latest developments.
Government guidance for landlords and tenants
The government recently produced a guidance document aimed at both landlords and tenants in the private and social rental sector, which focuses on the implications of the Coronavirus Act 2020. Featuring a link to the full guidance document, this article briefly outlines the scope of the guidance.
Video: Commercial contract mock mediation and trial
On Wednesday 9th October 2019 ARAG ran a commercial contract mock mediation and trial in association with 3PB Barristers and the Insurance Institute of Bristol. Part one of this video series provides a preview of the event and highlights three key points about mediation.
Video: All rise for Aviva's claims mock trial
In September, Aviva hosted its first mock trial for staff, brokers and clients to watch a claim case scenario in court. This video provides insights into how risk and claims professionals can prepare appropriately before a claim arises and the importance of record keeping in the case of a claim.
Landmark "zero-hours" holiday pay case brought using legal expenses insurance policy
A landmark Court of Appeal judgment that has provided much-needed clarity about how holiday pay should be calculated for certain types of worker, was brought using a group legal expenses insurance policy. This short article briefly outlines the implications of the judgment.