Cross-party commitment to Green Deal
The Coalition Government and Labour have both announced measures to support the continued development of the Green Deal.
15 January 2015
Criminal Finances Act 2017 corporate criminal offences: five things to do
Strict liability corporate criminal offences of failure to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion came into force on 30 September 2017. It's not too late to put the required procedures in place.
30 October 2017
Criminal squatters can still claim title to residential property
The High Court in Best v The Chief Land Registrar decided that did not prevent the squatter from applying to register title to a house acquired by adverse possession of more than 12 years. Why?
15 May 2014
Criminal liability for destroying evidence
Following the conviction of Sweett Group plc's former managing director for destroying evidence, we consider key steps for preserving relevant data when subject to investigation.
26 January 2017
Treasury Direction on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: A summary of key points
A review of the updated Treasury Direction on the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme issued on 26 June and consideration of the key practical issues for employers to consider
21 July 2020
COVID-19: Opportunities and Challenges in the Licensing Sector
Legislation addressing COVID-19 is highly relevant to businesses operating licensed premises bringing opportunities and major challenges to licensees
17 April 2020
COVID-19: Courts and Tribunals operating remotely during outbreak
Courts and Tribunals have put in place arrangements to use technology to continue as many hearings as possible remotely and continue access to justice
02 April 2020
COVID-19: How can a party best prepare for and respond to an adjudication during COVID-19?
We consider the facts and implications of MillChris Developments Ltd v Waters decision, to provide practical tips to prepare for and respond to an adjudication
27 May 2020
COVID-19: Homeworking consumer broadband contracts and Ofcom's Code of Practice
With many employers asking employees to work from home and through VPNs, what are the impacts of greater demands on a family’s broadband?
25 March 2020
COVID-19: Managing holiday and extension of carry-over provisions
Holiday arrangements (including statutory leave) have been affected as a result of COVID-19 and the furlough scheme. We explain how below.
02 July 2020
COVID-19: New Regulations enable local authorities in Wales to meet and vote remotely
New Coronavirus Regulations assist local authorities in Wales to continue making decisions as rules are relaxed with regards to physical presence at meetings
19 May 2020
COVID-19: Is it a material adverse change in M&A transactions?
With buyers looking closely at deal protection mechanisms, one question is whether a MAC clause can be used to help protect them against the impact of COVID-19
27 March 2020