The High Court ruled on 5 February 2021 that FBD’s publican policy does cover business interruption losses arising as a result of forced closures due to the outbreak of Covid-19. Read more
LEMON & DUKE VS FBD
G J Moloney LLP issued High Court proceedings on behalf of the Lemon & Duke pub in Dublin following FBD’s refusal to cover the pub under its business interruption policy. The policy concerned states that cover will be provided in the event of a forced closure where there is an outbreak of contagious or infectious disease on the premises or within 25 miles. Read more
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INSURANCE & COVID-19
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION INSURANCE & COVID-19
What is Business Interruption Insurance?
Business Interruption Insurance is direct physical loss, damage or destruction to property which is caused by an ‘insured peril’ (e.g. fire/escape of water) which in turn leads to business closure. Read more
Covid-19 as a Force Majeure Event in your Contract
Covid-19 as a Force Majeure Event in your Contract
Force Majeure is not a term that’s defined in legislation, it is contractual term. The Courts have considered various other events as to what amounts to a force majeure event. They arise in circumstances which are outside the control of the asserting party, abnormal, unforeseeable and unavoidable despite exercise of due care. Read more
Mergers & Aquisitions
If you have questions about Merger or Aquisitions, please contact G J Moloney for information and expert advice. Read more
Planning Permission
Strategic Housing Developments: The failure to upload report forming part of application can lead to planning permission being set aside Read more