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Public procurement: will the evaluation of social value become compulsory?

The UK government has announced changes to extend the scope of the Public Services (Social Value) Act 2012, designed to rebuild trust after the collapse of Carillion.
13 July 2018

Christian Louboutin’s fight to protect his signature ‘red sole’ trade mark

The European Court of Justice decides that Louboutin’s trade mark does not fall within one of the absolute grounds of refusal.
11 July 2018

GDPR: what are the data protection priorities for pension trustees?

Pension scheme trustees have been working hard to towards compliance with GDPR but most still have a “to do” list. We consider the priorities.
11 July 2018

Pension trustees’ investment duties: consultation on ESG factors

The government has issued a consultation on environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations in occupational pension scheme investment.
11 July 2018

What makes a price excessive? The CAT weighs in on Pfizer and Flynn Pharma’s pricing

The Competition Appeal Tribunal has partially annulled the Competition and Markets Authority’s decision to fine Pfizer and Flynn Pharma for abuse of dominance by imposing excessive prices.
10 July 2018

Public procurement: CCS launches new Public Sector Contract

CCS has launched a new Public Sector Contract designed for use in framework arrangements where the government calls off common goods and services.
10 July 2018

Water regulation: Ofwat penalising Thames Water highlights key issues at PR19 and beyond

With PR19 in mind, water and sewerage undertakers will need to focus on the lessons from TMS’s experiences, particularly as regards setting ODIs, subcontracting and ongoing regulatory reporting.
10 July 2018

Court of Appeal holds landowner liable for spread of Japanese Knotweed

The Court of Appeal has upheld a damages claim despite no physical damage to property, on the grounds that spread of Japanese Knotweed to neighbouring land impacts amenity value of real estate.
06 July 2018

Holiday cottages tax: IHT relief not just a theory

A case this year has at long last seen HMRC lose a challenge on the availability of IHT relief on a holiday cottage business.

05 July 2018

Inquest proceedings: a guide for organisations

An overview of inquest proceedings for organisations. We explain when an inquest is held and why an organisation might be involved.
05 July 2018

Exclusion clauses: allocating risks in your contracts

Contractual exclusion clauses reflect agreed limits on the ability to pursue claims should the contract "go wrong". However, their use may be restricted, as recent Court of Appeal decisions show.
04 July 2018

Settled status: the Home Office announces further details of the EU Settlement Scheme

The government has published details of the new EU Settlement Scheme which will allow EU citizens and family members to apply for UK immigration status to protect their position in the UK post-Brexit.
03 July 2018

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