New ILR residence requirements for dependants
Recent changes in the immigration rules will mean that dependants, as well as visa holders, will need to spend significant time in the UK if they want to qualify for indefinite leave to remain.
21 December 2017
Flix Innovations Ltd v HMRC: EIS conditions strictly applied
The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) can provide very significant tax relief for investors in unlisted companies but a recent case shows how strictly the rules of the Scheme are interpreted.
05 January 2016
Permission in principle for brownfield sites: what are the key points?
Government guidance on permissions in principle for brownfield sites was published on 28 July and further guidance on 10 October. We look at the key points for local authorities and developers.
24 October 2017
Government announces plans for new carbon and energy reporting regime
A look at the government's consultation on the future of corporate reporting on emissions and energy usage after the end of the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme.
19 October 2017
Good Work: the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices
The Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices makes a number of recommendations for the future of employment law. We analyse those proposals and what they might mean for businesses.
19 July 2017
New Fast Track UK opposition launches on 1 October 2013
The UK IPO has announced a new fast track for oppositions; stated aim 'affordable cost'.
16 September 2013
Perfect harmony? The EU succession regulations
On 17th August 2015 new EU Succession Regulations came into force. These new regulations bind all 27 EU member states except for the UK, Ireland and Denmark so do we need to be concerned with them?
14 November 2016
New EU-wide tool to aid fight against IP piracy and counterfeiting
A new tool has been launched to strengthen the ties between IP owners and police and customs agencies.
19 November 2013
New European Commission proposal focusses on product design
The European Commission will propose ambitious new legislation targeting recycling with a greater emphasis on product design, the new Environment Director General revealed in January this year.
19 February 2015
Glencairn Crystal fails to cut glass rival from market
Whisky glass ruling illustrates the high threshold of ‘irreparable harm’ that is needed for IP rights holders to be awarded an interim injunction pending trial.
08 May 2018
Education Contributions for Housing – New Guidance from the Department for Education
In April 2019, the Department for Education published guidance notes on education contributions in housing developments. This article summarises the key points for developers and local authorities
21 May 2019
New draft code of practice on preventing illegal working
A new draft code of practice on preventing illegal working has been laid before Parliament and is expected to come into force on 16 May 2014.
15 May 2014