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Corruption in construction – a warning

In light of Sweett Group's conviction under the Bribery Act's strict liability corporate offence, construction businesses must ensure that they have "adequate procedures" to prevent bribery.
29 November 2016

Construction and engineering Pre-Action Protocol – revised and revitalised

The second edition of the Pre-Action Protocol for construction and engineering disputes came into force on 14 November. It aims to create a more proportionate, quicker and cheaper process. 
29 November 2016

GMP equalisation: pragmatic and simpler conversion proposal from DWP

A one-off calculation of actuarial value would lead a pension converted so it is no longer subject to contracting-out legislation.
29 November 2016

Government's air quality plan quashed by High Court: implications for the transport sector

The High Court has ruled that the government's plans to address poor air quality do not do enough to meet the UK's legal obligations under EU law.
29 November 2016

NEC3 contract notices: what to watch out for

In the second of the series of NEC3 articles we consider what you need to do to ensure notice is validly given under your contract.
29 November 2016

Autumn Statement 2016 – update for employers

Key announcements in the 2016 Autumn Statement affecting employers, partners in LLPs, employees and workers providing services to the public sector.
24 November 2016

Autumn Statement 2016 – a mixed bag for real estate

Amid welcome measures to stimulate house building, there is disappointment that the Chancellor's Autumn Statement did not take the opportunity to remove barriers to real estate investment.
24 November 2016

GMP revaluation: using fixed rate post abolition

To use fixed rate revaluation for Guaranteed Minimum Pension (GMP), trustees need to pass a resolution to resolve a snag in the legislation. The deadline is 5 April 2017.
24 November 2016

Dispute Resolution Festive Forecast

Throughout December, our dispute resolution team will be sharing its 2017 predictions for a range of key sectors and industries.
23 November 2016

Upper Tribunal decision on the right of VAT Group members to claim refunds

The Upper Tribunal ("UT”) has held that representative members of VAT Groups have the right to reclaim overpaid VAT for supplies made by companies that have left the group.
23 November 2016

GDPR: Data Controller v Data Processor

As part of our series of briefings on the General Data Protection Regulation, we set out an overview of the changes to the distinction in the roles of data controllers and data processors.
23 November 2016

Workers on boards: update

Theresa May confirms there will be no mandatory regime.
22 November 2016

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