Financial services, bribery and the adequate procedures defence
In light of R v Skansen, financial services firms should ensure that they have the adequate procedures and the required systems and controls to prevent bribery.
15 May 2018
Brexit: the potential implications for UK employment law
Now that the majority have voted to leave the EU in the UK's recent referendum, our employment team summarises the potential impact of Brexit on employment laws in the UK.
17 June 2016
Can one band member claim “The Animals” trade mark?
John Steel, the former drummer of the 1960s band “The Animals”, has been refused the right to register the band name as a UK trade mark.
05 November 2013
Brexit – the impact on planning and development
Brexit has a range of implications for planning in the short, medium and longer terms. These are hard to predict in terms of timing and detail, but it seems likely they will favour development.
14 July 2016
Court prevents directors from out-manoeuvring shareholders bent on a corporate raid
The case between directors and shareholders over control of JKX Oil & Gas Plc demonstrates the difficulties faced by directors in ensuring they stay on the right side of the law when fighting raids.
12 September 2013
Can a public authority appoint another public authority without procuring?
The European Court rejects an attempt by two German public authorities (city and regional authorities in Düren) to use procurement process exemptions.
21 June 2013
Could notifying an insurer of a claim cover associated regulatory proceedings?
Businesses notifying potential negligence claims to their insurers may anticipate that the same events could lead to other claims or costs.
21 October 2014
Costs in adjudication: can you recover using the Late Payment Act?
Does the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 provide a way of claiming costs in adjudication? The recent case of Lulu v Mulalley has reignited debate.
28 September 2016
Clients in proceedings can be personally punished for signing untrue pleadings
Makdessi v Cavendish: A reminder from the Court of Appeal about the importance of clients being sure documents are true before signing statements of truth.
02 December 2013
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
Changing the way termination payments are taxed
HMRC publishes its proposals for the 'Simplification of the tax and National Insurance treatment of termination payments: government response and consultation on draft legislation'.
03 October 2016
CJEU rules the sale of multimedia players with piracy add-ons illegal
Copyright owners’ rights have further been strengthened in the CJEU’s latest "communication to the public" ruling (C-527/15 Filmspeler).
02 August 2017