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With DARE, 2024. By: ParrisWhittaker. It has been several years in development and follows a formal year-long public consultation, but on 31 July 2024, the Bahamas Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act, 2024 (DARE 2024) passed into law. Building on the earlier 2020 DARE Act, the new legislation has been described as ‘transformative.’ The Act […]

Bahamas Regulator Ahead of the Game with DARE. By ParrisWhittaker.   It has been several years in development and follows a formal year-long public consultation, but on 31 July 2024, the Bahamas Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act, 2024 (DARE 2024) passed into law. Building on the earlier 2020 DARE Act, the new legislation has been […]

Before Resigning? ParrisWhittaker. It’s not unusual for directors to resign in order to set up and launch a new company. But are they limited as to the steps they can lawfully take before resigning if they intend to establish a competing business? The expert company and commercial lawyers at ParrisWhittaker regularly advise directors on their […]

English Insolvency Service Drops Case Against Carillion Directors: What Does It Mean For Director Liability? By ParrisWhittaker The role and duties of company directors are well established in English law through the Companies Act and case law. These principles are widely applied in many jurisdictions, including the Bahamas, where UK cases about directors’ liability and […]

Know What You Have Signed Up To. Shipping contracts are agreements between a carrier and a shipper setting out the terms of transport for specific goods (cargo). Most shipping contracts today are lengthy documents covering shipping costs, risk allocation, shipment handling, and dispute resolution. Standard terms are usually incorporated into the agreement during an online […]

New Trade Mark Law. By ParrisWhittaker. The new and long-awaited Trade Marks Act has recently been published and provides significantly increased clarity and protection for individuals and businesses. The award-winning intellectual property lawyers at ParrisWhittaker are highly experienced in advising clients on IP, trademarks, and trade names. The Trade Marks Act 47 2024 will, once […]

By ParrisWhittaker. When a court issues an injunction before a trial it’s known as an ‘interlocutory’ or ‘interim’ injunction. Injunctions like this are intended to be temporary. They can be lifted following a full trial of the issues or, if the factual basis on which the injunction was issued significantly changes, they may be lifted […]

By ParrisWhittaker In every personal injury claim, the evidence of an independent, unbiased expert witness is crucial to the outcome of the case. The specialist injury lawyers at ParrisWhittaker in the Bahamas and the surrounding region are diligent to select the best expert witness for each individual personal injury client. However, there are times when […]

On External Professional Advice By ParrisWhittaker   Directors routinely take professional advice on legal and other matters, but to what extent can they rely on it when discharging their legal duties under company laws? In a salutary ruling from the UK’s High Court1, directors are reminded of the utmost importance of complying with legal duties – […]

Written by ParrisWhittaker. Dependents in the Bahamas, the United Kingdom and many other countries have the right to secure compensation following the non-accidental death of a loved one. But problems can arise if the defendant delays or declines to pay the amount owed. The experienced personal injury lawyers at ParrisWhittaker are known for taking robust […]

Contributed by ParrisWhittaker No ship owner wants to risk their vessel being subject to arrest, and if this becomes a reality – the implications for the owner, the crew on board a ship, its cargo and reputation could be significant. The ship will seek to avoid arrest by complying with the national and international law […]

From ParrisWhittaker. The nature of restrictive covenants in commercial agreements can be a thorny issue giving rise to litigation. A court has provided helpful guidance on the scope and enforceability of covenants in an agreement. The commercial lawyers at award-winning firm ParrisWhittaker support businesses of all sizes on their commercial terms and disputes. The parties […]

Directors’ Conduct. Businesses routinely work hard to secure loans and investments to grow more profitable, but they must avoid representations that are deceitful or dishonest.  A father and son were recently found liable following  losses caused to investors as a result of of false misrepresentations. The UK’s High Court1 recently ruled in a case that […]

Commercial Contracts: How To Make Sure You Get Paid. By Parris Whittaker. We all expect to get paid – on time – for the work we do and the services we provide. Any experienced businessperson will tell you however that it’s not always that straightforward. When you don’t get paid what’s due under a commercial […]

Company directors should always take special note when the highest courts clarify the rules relating to directors’ duties and their potential personal liability. The specialist corporate lawyers at award-winning firm ParrisWhittaker advise and support directors and companies on liability issues where there may have been wrongdoing. The rule on director liability A director of a […]

A breach of a business contract can cause significant problems for the innocent party and their business. The fall out can be particularly challenging where a third party is involved in the breach. The specialist commercial dispute lawyers at ParrisWhittaker advise and support businesses across all sectors on contract matters including breach of contract. Third party liability […]

Company directors are legally responsible for maintaining accurate company accounts and records, and if they don’t – they could risk an adverse inference being drawn from their failures. The specialist corporate lawyers at ParrisWhittaker advise and support companies and their directors on all matters relating to their legal obligations. A recent case1 from the UK demonstrates […]

Prevention v Hindrance The Covid pandemic led to a flood of cases raising some kind of force majeure defence as businesses grappled with the ever-changing commercial landscape. More recently the geopolitical situation has led to a flurry of cases worldwide about the interpretation of force majeure clauses. Here we look at an English High Court (Commercial) decision arising out […]

Between Lawyer and Client. The important role of expert witnesses in personal injury cases – indeed, many civil claims – is one that cannot be overestimated. For that reason alone, the relationship between expert, lawyer and client is one worth protecting from the start. The specialist litigation lawyers at ParrisWhittaker have years of experience working […]

To what extent can an aggrieved shareholder seek remedies for a company in an unfair prejudice claim? The specialist corporate lawyers at ParrisWhittaker are experienced in advising shareholders and directors on corporate and commercial disputes. An important judicial ruling has confirmed that remedies can extend beyond personal relief – to the company itself. It means […]

The appointment of a Single Joint Expert to provide expert evidence to the court in civil proceedings is always intended to save time – and the all-important legal costs of the parties. A litigant’s failure to cooperate with selecting an expert is likely to cost them, as a recent decision1 illustrates. The specialist litigation lawyers at […]