Same-Sex Partners of Bermudians: Right to Live & Work
As of 29 February 2016, same-sex partners of Bermudians will have the same right to reside and work in Bermuda as spouses of Bermudians. This is following the landmark decision…
MJM to host Global Insurance Lawyers Group in Bermuda
MJM Limited announced last week that it will host Insuralex, a worldwide network of independent insurance and reinsurance lawyers dedicated to the insurance and risk management communities, in Bermuda from November 6–9 for its Mid-Year Meeting. MJM is the Bermuda member of Insuralex and this is the first time that the meeting has been hosted […]
Insurance Case Watch: Singh v Yaqubi [2013] EWCA Civ 23
Before an insurance company pays out damages following an accident, one’s claim must be particularised fully. Such a claim will typically include all expenses incurred as a result of the accident, which may include damage to property and expenses for transportation. Hardip Singh v Rashed Yaqubi is a 2012 case wherein Mr. Singh sued Mr. […]
New travel app “AppBermuda” features MJM Limited
It is now possible to explore Bermuda using a travel and vacation guide available on any iPhone or iPad. “AppBermuda” is the most comprehensive travel guide on Bermuda on the market and it has been increasing steadily in demand in the iTunes Store. The app features over 1000 pages about Bermuda and also has an […]
Bermuda: The Epicentre of the Catastrophe Bond World
Bermuda is now the epicentre of the catastrophe bond/insurance linked security world. With $7 billion of these securities now listed on the Bermuda Stock Exchange, the island can claim almost half the value of the global market. Catastrophe bonds (also known as cat bonds) are risk linked securities that transfer a specified set of risks […]
One step closer for equality to all…
In June of this year, the upper and lower house members voted to amend the Human Rights Act 1981 (the “Act”) to include protection from discrimination against sexual orientation and age. The amendments received Royal Assent from the Governor and the amended provisions in the Act became operative on 8 August 2013. Full text of […]
Insurance Watch: The Bermuda Market
Two recent announcements demonstrate that Bermuda has an important role to play in the global insurance market and is seeing growth in 2013. The Bermuda Monetary Authority (“BMA”) presented figures for the period ending July 2013 in which 47 new insurers were registered. This represents an 81% increase on last year which saw 26 new […]
Insurance Watch
Questions of Causation frequently arise in many areas of the law, but causation is not a single, unvarying concept to be mechanically applied without regard to the context in which the question arises. Lord Bingham in R v Kennedy [2007] UKHL 38 A dissent in a court of last resort is an appeal to the […]
Privy Council Watch
Bermuda is Britain’s oldest overseas territory and the Privy Council in London is the final Court of Appeal from Decisions of the Court of Appeal in Bermuda. Further, the Supreme Court and Appeal Court of Bermuda are bound by decisions of the Privy Council in cases from all jurisdictions where the Privy Council is the […]
MJM appointed to Insuralex Global
Following the Insuralex AGM in New York on 27th and 28th June, 2013 MJM has been appointed as the Bermuda member of the Insuralex Global Insurance Laywer’s Group. Insuralex is a world wide network of independent insurance and re-insurance lawyers, dedicated to the insurance and risk management communities. Our firm is also pleased to announce […]
Receivership: The Final Option
If you should become incapacitated without an Enduring Power of Attorney, an application to the Supreme Court for the appointment of a receiver may be the only option for your loved ones to manage your affairs. The baby boomers are growing older and those of us who fall into this category need to be prepared […]
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