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Also, a failure to establish a proper system of staff supervision can be the basis for a claim that all partners of an LLP are collectively liable for negligence.

(ee) customers who have previously settled their claims in relation [...] [...]

In determining whether to make such a compulsory order, LT must take into account the circumstances of the claim such as the relationship between the employee and the employer, the circumstances surrounding the dismissal, whether the employer may face any genuine difficulties in complying with the order etc.

[...] [...] banks to apply a 0% risk-weight to claims on MIGA.

[...] [...] party or parties claiming through or under [...] [...]

The Amendment Ordinance introduced amendments to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) ("PDPO"), inter alia, to provide for regulation over the use of personal data in direct marketing and provision of personal data for use in direct marketing; to create a new offence for disclosure of personal data obtained without consent from data users; to empower the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data ("the Privacy Commissioner") to provide legal assistance to aggrieved data subjects in bringing proceedings to seek compensation from data users under PDPO; to impose a heavier penalty for repeated contravention of enforcement notices; and to create a new offence for repeated contravention of the requirements under PDPO for which enforcement notices have been served.

[...] [...] document was relevant to a claim.

(a) The prescribed taxing fee required under Order 62 rule 21(5) of the RHC will be levied on the amount of costs claimed in the bill of costs, instead of the amount of costs allowed as at present.

The Administration was requested to provide for members' reference an analysis, with different scenarios, on the total amount of contributions payable for employee claims on appeal from LT should such claims be covered under SLAS Part I as proposed by LASC.

[...] [...] inclusion of claims against property developers by minority owners regarding compulsory sales of property and claims against sale [...]

[...] [...] encumbrances and adverse claims, and when issued [...] [...]

[...] might also lodge claims with regard [...]

[...] [...] or a notice of claim for his own registration by post instead of in person so that they will not be deprived of the opportunity to lodge an objection or claim.

Members also welcomed the Administration's proposals to include under the SLAS more professional negligence claims, claims arising from the sale of insurance products, claims against developers in the sale of first-hand residential properties, as well as employees' claims on appeal from the Labour Tribunal regardless of the amount of the claim.

Moreover, concerns have been raised about the enforceability of a re-engagement order under the existing section 32N(6) as LT would not issue an order of re-engagement against a successor of the employer or an associated company, being non-parties to a claim, notwithstanding that this subsection has included them.

We also note the concerns of property owners, who wished to ascertain what rights they have over property which was being used, occupied or in possession by the company under a pre-existing agreement, where the rent and other payments falling due during the provisional supervision was not paid, as the owners’ post-commencement claims would also be subject to the moratorium.

[...] in addition to claims relating to personal injuries, employees compensation and medical, dental and legal professional negligence, the scope of the SLAS was significantly expanded in November 2012 to cover a wider range of professional negligence claims, negligence claims against insurers or their intermediaries in respect of the taking out of personal insurance products, and monetary claims against the vendors [...] [...]

For instance, section 18A of the Ombudsman Ordinance grants immunity to protect any persons acting in good faith from personal liability for any civil liability or claim in respect of act done or omitted to be done in the performance or purported performance of the functions and the exercise of the powers conferred under the Ombudsman Ordinance.

[...] objection or claim for both GCs [...]

6.6.2 After the Indemnifier signs the Deed of Indemnity, you should notify the Agency in writing immediately if for any reason your Indemnifier becomes incapable of fulfilling the obligations required under the Deed; or deceased; or if you are aware that a bankruptcy petition is filed by him/her or presented against him/her or a bankruptcy order is made against him/her; or your Indemnifier applies for an IVA; or if you are aware that a receiver, administrator, administrative receiver, trustee or similar officer has been appointed over any or all of your Indemnifier’s assets; or your Indemnifier is a party to any litigation, arbitration or administrative proceedings (whether inside or outside Hong Kong) or if there is any claim (whether inside or outside Hong Kong) against him/her or any of his/her assets after he/she signs the Deed.

Proof of Claim Form: the Bar Date Order provides, among other things, that all Proofs of Claim filed against the Debtors must substantially conform to the form attached to the Bar Date Order as Exhibit B; that each holder of a claim against a Debtor based on amounts owed pursuant to any Derivative Contract, in addition to filing a timely Proof of Claim, must file a separate Questionnaire on or before October 22, 2009, at 5:00 pm (prevailing Eastern Time); and that each holder of a claim against a Debtor based on a Guarantee, including a Guarantee of the obligations of a non-Debtor entity under a Derivative Contract, in addition to timely filing a Proof of Claim, must files a [...] [...]

[...] [...] SLAS to cover claims against property developers by minority owners in respect of compulsory sales of building units, claims against sale of goods and provision of services, claims in respect of trusts, property damage claims against incorporated owners, claims against small marine boat accidents and claims involving disputes [...] [...]

[...] [...] personal assets from claims arising from [...]

[...] [...] liens, charges, claims and encumbrances [...] [...]

[...] [...] jointly with or as claiming through or under [...]

(2) Each Member agrees to waive any claim or right of action he might have, whether individually or by or in the right of the Company, against any Direy such Director, or the failure of such Director to take any action in the performance of his duties with or for the Company; PROVIDED THAT such waiver shall not extend to any matter in respect of any fraud or dishonesty which may attach to such Director.

(B) The appointment of any Director as Chairman or Deputy Chairman or Managing or Joint Managing or Deputy or Assistant Managing Director shall automatically determine if he ceases to be a Director but without prejudice to any claim for damages for breach of any contract between him and the Company.

[...] [...] undertakings, claims, privileges and [...]

(2) Each Member agrees to waive any claim or right of action he might have, whether individually or by or in the right of the Company, against any Director on account of any action taken by such Director, or the failure of such Director to take any action in the performance of his duties with or for the Company; PROVIDED THAT such waiver shall not extend to any matter in respect of any willful negligence, wilful default, fraud or dishonesty which may attach to such Director.