New EU origin labelling rules in force from 1 April 2020
We take a look at the new requirements to label foods with the country of origin or place of provenance of primary ingredients
07 April 2020
Supreme Court rules on ‘use by’ dates
A landmark ruling by the Supreme Court on 31 July has clarified food labelling and ‘use by’ date rules for retailers.
12 August 2013
Mars recall: a reminder that in food crisis management, preparation is key
The recent announcement that Mars has launched an international recall of chocolate bars has sparked widespread media attention.
09 March 2016
What's the ASA's 'beef' with Burger King?
The ASA has banned adverts for Burger King's plant-based ‘Rebel Whopper’ burger. What does this and proposed EU legislation mean for the marketing of plant-based foods?
30 April 2020
Supply chain law: what can we learn from KFC's supply chain issues?
From 2 Sisters and Russell Hume to KFC – this article considers key steps every business should take to protect itself against damage caused by supply chain issues.
26 February 2018
COVID-19: Current challenges facing food businesses
Food businesses are identifying innovative ways to allow them to continue to trade. In doing so, they must maintain compliance with their legal obligations
05 May 2020
Framework Contracts in the construction sector – "Constructing the Gold Standard" – one year on; action is needed
A year on from the independent review, "Constructing the Gold Standard", we consider what more can be done to verify compliance with the Gold Standard recommendations for public sector construction frameworks
13 January 2023
Considering the “appeal” of ill-health retirement
We review the recent judgment in the case of Andrew v Royal Devon And Exeter NHS Foundation Trust [2022] EWHC 2992 (Ch) (28 November 2022) and set out the key takeaways for parties dealing with similar complaints relating to incorrect pension estimates
13 January 2023
Off-payroll working in the public sector: a shift in responsibility
Public authorities engaging workers through intermediaries may soon become responsible for deducting tax and NICs from payments made to those intermediaries. Employers' NICs may also be payable.
07 March 2017
Impact of the P2P Regulation on Online Marketplaces and Platforms
We discuss the impact of the EU Online Intermediation Regulation or Platform to Business Regulation (P2B Regulation) and set out the key takeaways for online intermediation services (OIS), search engines, and the consequences if they fail to comply
16 January 2023
Banksy trade mark survives bad faith challenge
In EUIPO Case R 1246/2021-5 Banksy’s ‘Laugh Now’ trade mark has been upheld on appeal
10 January 2023
Hidden advertising: new and updated CMA guidance for social media platforms, brands and content creators
We review the CMA guidance on compliance with consumer laws and advertising regulations regarding hidden advertising and set out the key takeaways for social media platforms, brands and content creators to consider
16 January 2023