http://www.simpmar.comumbracoenSimpson & Marwick welcomes not one, not two, but three new partners, who will greatly develop our offering to clients in family and employment law.http://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/smib/2012/february/growth-by-the-power-of-threeWed, 18 Jan 2012 12:23:46 GMThttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/smib/2012/february/growth-by-the-power-of-threeThe independent review of health and safety legislation chaired by Professor Ragner Lofstedt was published on 28 November 2011, along with the government’s response. They have some interesting implications, which are sure to attract considerable debate. http://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/smib/2012/february/they-think-its-all-over-complianceWed, 18 Jan 2012 12:22:02 GMThttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/smib/2012/february/they-think-its-all-over-complianceA driver whose car had been damaged subsequently entered into a credit hire agreement. Liability was admitted by the other party – but how should the courts quantify the cost of the loss sustained?http://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/smib/2012/february/credit-crunchWed, 18 Jan 2012 12:20:23 GMThttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/smib/2012/february/credit-crunchA rugby club should conduct pre-game pitch inspections as part of its duty of care to the players using its grounds, but how thorough must those inspections be?http://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/smib/2012/february/must-try-harderWed, 18 Jan 2012 12:18:33 GMThttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/smib/2012/february/must-try-harderRegular readers of SMIB may recall our previous article on Wallace v Glasgow City Council (‘Foreseeability is not bog standard’, August 2010). The case has now been considered by the Inner House of the Court of Session. http://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/smib/2012/february/a-sticky-situationWed, 18 Jan 2012 12:16:42 GMThttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/smib/2012/february/a-sticky-situationA teacher successfully sued her local education authority after being attacked by an autistic pupil. The defenders then appealed, partly on the basis that the decision had been based on general duties of care which had not been claimed by the pursuer.http://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/smib/2012/february/too-much-information,-not-enough-precisionWed, 18 Jan 2012 12:14:52 GMThttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/smib/2012/february/too-much-information,-not-enough-precisionIs a school responsible for the actions of non-employees who work with pupils during the school day?http://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/smib/2012/february/the-lengths-of-liabilityWed, 18 Jan 2012 12:08:44 GMThttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/smib/2012/february/the-lengths-of-liabilityIn the last issue of SMIB we offered you a pick-n-mix of eight short articles; this time we have a slightly heavier meal of five more complex cases. We are sure, however, that you will find much to savour.http://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/smib/2012/februaryWed, 18 Jan 2012 12:02:55 GMThttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/smib/2012/februaryhttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/smib/2012Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:02:34 GMThttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/smib/2012A woman who had injured herself while opening a gate raised a personal injuries action against her employer. Her claim alleged breaches of four health & safety regulations, but the court decided that none of these allegations were going anywhere.http://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/smib/2011/november/an-open-and-shut-caseTue, 25 Oct 2011 14:57:24 GMThttp://www.simpmar.com/news-knowledge/smib/2011/november/an-open-and-shut-case