European Parliament seeks to restrict approval of Glyphosate
Glyphosate is one of the most widely applied herbicides in the world. The Soil Association describes it as the most heavily used weed-killer in history.
05 April 2016
Five things to do if your business is the victim of cybercrime
Businesses face more threats in their cyber environment than ever. This guide outlines types of cybercrime and practical steps to take if your business is the victim of a cyber attack.
29 June 2018
King v HMRC – Partners can disagree with their Partnership’s Tax Return
What should a partner put on his or her tax return, if he or she disagrees with the partnership's overall tax return?
03 August 2016
First case on Bribery Act’s 'adequate procedures' defence: five things you need to know
The 'adequate procedures' defence under the Bribery Act 2010 has been tested in the courts for the first time. We examine the case of R v Skansen Interiors and set out key practical recommendations.
20 March 2018
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
Key themes from the R3 summit on smart contract templates
Adrian Shedden reports on the challenges and opportunities discussed at the roundtable summit on smart contract templates, which Burges Salmon Fintech was invited to in June.
31 August 2016
Firm advises Infinergy on sale of two operational wind farms
Burges Salmon has advised long-standing client Infinergy Limited on the sale of two operational wind farm projects.
27 November 2013
Key employment law changes - April 2014
A short guide to the key employment law changes coming into force in April 2014.
08 April 2014
Key Considerations for Social Influencer Agreements
The use of social media influencers is considered one of the fastest growing advertising mediums. So, what do companies need to be aware of when entering into an arrangement with an influencer?
01 February 2019
Financial Ombudsman awards decisions cannot be 'topped up' in court proceedings
The Court of Appeal recently confirmed that consumers who accept a decision of the Financial Ombudsman Service are prohibited from bringing the same claim in the Court for further damages.
19 February 2014
Game on – A “pay as you go” system for commercial rent during insolvency?
A legal dispute over whether unpaid rent from stores occupied by the collapsed Game group can be recovered as an administration expense is heading for the Court of Appeal.
18 July 2013
FCA v Macris: restrictive meaning of "identifies" under s393 FSMA 2000
Supreme Court overturns the findings of the Court of Appeal and the Upper Tribunal and adopts a restrictive meaning of the word "identifies" in s393 FSMA 2000 in FCA v Macris.
03 May 2017