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COMMON LAW LIBRARY• Baker v Quantum Clothing Group Ltd [2011] inwhich guidance is given on the meaning of safeplace of work and so far as reasonably practicablein the Factories Act 1961Also included in the First Supplement to the 12thedition of Charlesworth & Percy on Negligence:• The Court of Appeal’s consideration of limitationissues arising under the Limitation Act 1980 suchas Noure v Marvi, B v Nugent Care Society, AB vMinistry of Defence and Raggett v Society of JesusTrust• Likewise recent cases discussing proof of acausative link between the claimant’s damage anda breach of duty: Keefe v Isle of Man Steam PacketCo Ltd, Vaile v Havering London Borough Counciland Jones v Environcom Ltd• Analysis of the duty of care in a wide variety offactual contexts, including the duties of those incharge of prisons or places of entertainment, localauthorities, private security contractors, quantitysurveyors, banker, solicitors and many moreSweet & Maxwell UKAug 2011 9780414047747 PaperbackSupplement HK$930Aug 2011 9780414023376 HardbackHK$5,005by detailed chapters covering individual professions inturn.• Provides detailed explanation of the generalprinciples, including liability and contributorynegligence• Covers the legal, financial, technology, medical andconstruction professions• Provides chapter-by-chapter coverage of specificprofessions explaining their responsibilities andshowing how the duties, liabilities and damagesissues apply• Covers both common law and statutory obligations• Discusses the process of litigation, includinglimitation periods, so you don’t risk penalties by thecourt• Sets out the defences and remedies that may beavailable to help you prepare your case• Shows the impact of human rights considerationson professional liability cases• Updates you with new statutory duties whichmeans you’ll know exactly how recent changesapply• Provides detailed analysis of case law showing howthe principles work in specific situations to help youtake a view on a particular case• Includes application of the latest UK andCommonwealth casesSweet & Maxwell UKDec 2011 9780414047808 HardbackHK$4,076Jackson & Powell on Professional LiabilitySeventh EditionJohn Powell, QC, Roger Stewart, QC, Sir Rupert JacksonJackson & Powell on Professional Liability is dividedinto two parts: chapters covering the general lawaround professional negligence - the duties, remedies,defences, litigation, human rights issues - are followedsmhk.salesenquiries@thomsonreuters.com www.sweetandmaxwell.com.hk +852 3762 3222Prices are correct at time of going to press, but may be subject to change without prior notification67