FCA guidance for firms outsourcing to the cloud
The FCA has finalised its guidance for regulated firms outsourcing IT functions to the cloud. The guidance helps firms understand the FCA’s expectations when using the cloud.
09 November 2016
FCA confirms the first 24 business-cohort in the Regulatory Sandbox
Four months after the 8 July deadline for applications, the FCA has announced the lucky winners due to start testing as the first cohort of the Regulatory Sandbox.
11 November 2016
ISPs should not pay to implement website-blocking injunctions
The Supreme Court has overturned earlier decisions in Cartier v British Telecoms & others, finding that ISPs should not have to bear costs of implementing website-blocking injunctions.
27 June 2018
FRC and Mazars agree record settlement
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has agreed to its largest-ever out of tribunal settlement (£2m ) for disciplinary action brought against Mazars and one of its partners, Richard Karmel.
04 September 2014
Is whistleblowing in sport fit for purpose? Part 1 – the current picture
This two-part article explores whether the existing cultures and regimes of whistleblowing in sport are fit for purpose. Part 1 below explains the importance of whistleblowing in sport.
17 October 2016
Is there a general duty to give reasons when granting planning permission?
There is no general statutory requirement to give reasons when granting planning permission, but a statement of reasons may now be required by common law. We look at the key points for practitioners.
08 December 2017
Government response to consultation on transposition of EU Procurement Directives
On 30 January 2015 the Cabinet Office published its response to the consultation on the transposition of the new public procurement directives and the draft Public Contracts Regulations 2015.
03 February 2015
The FCA shows its teeth: asset management market study – interim report
What are the FCA’s findings and proposed remedies, what does the industry think and what are the next steps following the FCA’s interim report on competition in asset management?
10 February 2017
Is it OK to correct deeds after completion?
Despite best efforts, those managing real estate transactions sometimes face the dilemma of what to do about an error in a deed discovered only after completion.
12 February 2014
Government publishes draft regulations to tackle fuel poverty by 2030
The Warm Homes and Energy Conservation Act 2000 placed an obligation to make Regulations which will have as their objective the improvement of households in fuel poverty by a target date.
15 January 2015
The government's air quality plan – ClientEarth launches fresh legal challenge
Defra's latest attempt at an air quality plan has provoked yet another challenge from ClientEarth through the courts.
02 June 2017
Is domestic arbitration set for a resurgence?
Domestic arbitration has been overtaken by adjudication and the efficiency of the TCC. With uncertainty over Brexit and the increased cost of litigation is arbitration set for resurgence?
28 September 2016