Procurement Expert View: Why the automatic suspension to prevent contract signature rarely remains in place
Analysing cases since 2017, and looking at the applicable test through the latest case law (Practice Plus), we consider the factors which have led to the overwhelming majority of automatic suspensions being lifted in procurement cases over the last 5 years
18 November 2022
The Changing Regulatory Landscape of Medical Devices - What can we expect?
We explore the proposed changes published in the UK Government’s response to the MHRA’s consultation on the regulatory framework governing medical devices in the UK
25 July 2022
Thomas Barnes & Sons PLC (in administration) -v- Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
A recent TCC judgment has permitted an employer to terminate in circumstances where the notice of termination was not initially served in accordance with the contract
01 November 2022
Fraudulent calumny and poisoning a testator’s mind
The court has set aside a Will because the testator’s mind had been poisoned against one child in favour of another
02 November 2022
The tail that wags the dog: What is reasonable and proportionate documentary disclosure in the context of procurement litigation?
We consider two recent judgments on the appropriate scope of disclosure for both a contracting authority and a challenging bidder
12 December 2022
Low Carbon Hydrogen Production Business Model Update
BEIS has just published an updated, worked up heads of terms for the agreement for the UK’s Low Carbon Hydrogen Production Business Model (“HBM”)
16 December 2022
Why is a change to allergen labelling laws necessary and what will happen next?
Following a consultation earlier this year, the government has announced it will be implementing a change to the laws around allergen labelling
16 July 2019
The risk of inadvertently forming a legal partnership
Beware the pitfalls of informal partnerships is the message as the Court of Appeal passes judgment on the high profile Llott v Williams case.
25 July 2013
Food crime unit announced
On 4 September 2014 the final version of the Elliot report into food integrity and assurance of food supply networks was published.
16 September 2014
EU Commission's controversial view on UK 'traffic light' labelling
The European Commission is investigating whether the UK's 'traffic light' food labelling is compatible with EU law, following Italy's complaint that it is an illegal bar to free trade.
20 June 2014
Groceries Code leads the way
Dispute Resolution Festive Forecast: today, we look at improvement in the balance of power in the grocery supply chain.
02 December 2016
A step forward in UK food labelling
A new front of package labelling scheme has been launched that will see the use of traffic lights to alert consumers to the content and nutritional value of products.
19 June 2013