SFO fines Rolls-Royce £497m for bribery offences: what does it mean for the rest of us?
The largest fine in UK criminal enforcement history and the use of a deferred prosecution agreement signals the latest move towards a US style criminal enforcement model.
30 January 2017
PPF levy 2014/15: final rules
The PPF has confirmed the levy rules for 2014/15 will be substantially unchanged.
16 December 2013
Shorter trials scheme: L'Oréal successful in patent and designs case
L’Oréal wins skincare device case using shorter trials procedure pilot scheme.
27 March 2018
Court of Appeal gives new guidance on parent company liability
A recent judgment considers whether the nature of a parent-subsidiary relationship resulted in the parent owing a duty of care to employees of, and third parties affected by, its subsidiary.
20 July 2018
The Project Bank Account: permanent fixture or passing trend?
During economic uncertainty, the construction industry (and government) often looks for ways to alleviate common payment problems on projects. Are Project Bank Accounts part of the answer?
28 September 2016
The pitfalls of abiding by LLP Agreements in Investment Fund Partnerships
A dispute over a member’s continued membership of an Investment Fund LLP has highlighted the difficulties in managing individuals and the business where LLP agreements are involved.
04 August 2015
The 'Pink Book' land law bible goes digital
The ‘Pink Book’, Burges Salmon’s famous legal 'bible' for landowners and farmers, is now available for wide industry access.
17 November 2015
Court confirms GMPs must be equalised: the landmark Lloyds bank case
The court has held that the trustees of three schemes are under a duty to amend them in order to equalise benefits for men and women in relation to the Barber window period.
02 November 2018
Pokemon Go: legal implications for landowners and occupiers
So what is all the fuss about the current craze of Pokémon hunting, and why should landowners and occupiers, in particular, care about the new game?
17 August 2016
The Paris Climate Change Agreement enters into force: what next?
The Paris Agreement marks the first time that governments have legally agreed to take measures to limit global temperature increases.
04 November 2016
Costs in adjudication: can you recover using the Late Payment Act?
Does the Late Payment of Commercial Debts (Interest) Act 1998 provide a way of claiming costs in adjudication? The recent case of Lulu v Mulalley has reignited debate.
28 September 2016
The FCA levies fines for the year totalling £446.1m
12 December 2013