JCT 2016 suite of construction contracts – 18 months on
18 months since JCT released the newest edition of its standard form suite of construction contracts we provide an overview of the JCT 2016 and how it is being received.
11 January 2018
'A Turbulent Year': Care Quality Commission Publishes the 2023 State of Care Report
The CQC has published its 2023 State of Care Report, providing a nuanced and holistic view of challenges faced by the health and social care system in England
04 December 2023
Electronics and product compliance: the perils of complex supply chains
Our product stewardship team advised a global electronics business on the UK product compliance regime and interaction with the new UK regulator, the Office of Product Safety and Standards.
20 December 2018
IPEC claims: only in exceptional circumstances can you amend your case after the CMC
A reminder from the IPEC that it is essential for the parties to identify all facts and arguments in their statements of case in advance of the CMC
25 March 2019
Ilott v Mitson: Supreme Court overturns decision in daughter's Inheritance Act claim
The Court of Appeal's decision to increase the inheritance awarded to an estranged adult daughter has been overturned. We look at the Ilott v Mitson decision and assess its impact for testators.
20 March 2017
ECON reports on fintech and the future of financial services
We consider the European Parliament's report, 'FinTech: the influence of technology on the future of the financial sector'.
17 May 2017
ECHA publishes second five-year report on the operation of REACH and CLP 2016
The report includes commentary on the quality of registration dossiers, safety data sheets and nanomaterials.
08 August 2016
How clear do notices to terminate have to be?
Terminating contracts can be a risky business. How to avoid it backfiring and giving your counterparty the right to terminate and claim damages against you.
09 April 2014
IP update: three things you need to know about the October 2017 changes
On 1 October 2017, several changes came into effect in relation to EU trade marks. The Intellectual Property “Unjustified Threats” Act is also now force. We summarise the key points.
30 October 2017
IP Enterprise Court rejects 'own name' defence for pets
Azumi Limited, owner of London's ZUMA Japanese restaurant, has successfully brought a trade mark infringement claim against Zuma’s Choice Pet Products Limited.
02 August 2017
European Commission publishes its post-Brexit stance on data protection
The European Commission's position paper on data protection and information flows suggests that Britain needs to abide by EU data protection laws or destroy personal data gathered prior to Brexit.
27 September 2017
Does the Thames Tideway Tunnel show the way for post-Brexit infrastructure funding?
Brexit raised concerns about the future funding of infrastructure. We consider whether the innovative Thames Tideway Tunnel funding model shows the way for the delivery of other projects.
28 September 2016