Crown Commercial Service issues new guidance on the use of Contracts Finder
A new Procurement Policy Notice has been published proving further guidance for public bodies, including NHS Trusts, on the use of Contracts Finder.
26 July 2016
Consultation on introducing New Fair Deal into the Local Government Pension Scheme
What are the key reforms to the LGPS proposed in the government’s consultation and draft Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2019?
18 March 2019
Synopsis of ORR's Business Plan 2014–15
We examine The Office of Rail Regulation's business plan for 2014/15.
10 April 2014
Swiss Tax Agreement – recovery of wrongful levy of one-off payments
In our briefing dated 5 February 2014 we noted that, following the introduction of the 'Swiss Tax Agreement', a number of incorrectly levied one-off charges were reported to HMRC.
07 January 2015
Cross-party commitment to Green Deal
The Coalition Government and Labour have both announced measures to support the continued development of the Green Deal.
15 January 2015
Construction and engineering Pre-Action Protocol – revised and revitalised
The second edition of the Pre-Action Protocol for construction and engineering disputes came into force on 14 November. It aims to create a more proportionate, quicker and cheaper process.
29 November 2016
Croatia to join the EU: a new wave of immigration?
With Croatia set to join the European Union on 1 July 2013, many are asking what this means for UK employers.
03 June 2013
SVHCs in articles – significant guidance under development in Summer 2016
The ruling of the Court of Justice of the European Union of 10 September 2015 on Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) in articles is still reverberating across the sector.
08 August 2016
Copyright protection for computer software - Court of Appeal holds firm
In SAS Institute Inc v World Programming Ltd, the Court of Appeal recently dismissed an appeal by SAS concerning the extent to which copyright protection can be granted to computer software.
26 November 2013
The Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund and Low Carbon Transport
This briefing aims to give developers, investors and funders an idea of some of the key legal areas to focus on when looking at investment in charging infrastructure and electric vehicle projects.
20 March 2019
Criminal squatters can still claim title to residential property
The High Court in Best v The Chief Land Registrar decided that did not prevent the squatter from applying to register title to a house acquired by adverse possession of more than 12 years. Why?
15 May 2014
Criminal liability for destroying evidence
Following the conviction of Sweett Group plc's former managing director for destroying evidence, we consider key steps for preserving relevant data when subject to investigation.
26 January 2017