The environmental impact of Christmas: chemicals in toys and plastics in the environment
We take a look at how environmental and product stewardship law is addressing the concerns over the environmental impact of Christmas.
21 December 2017
Government acts on its call for evidence regarding pensions tax relief administration
We take a look at the Government’s proposals in relation to net pay arrangements and what they mean for employers of the lowest paid
10 January 2022
Caretakers of agricultural land found subject to strict employment law
Employees have greater protection than other workers, but assessing whether someone is an employee is not an exact science. Troutbeck SA v White and Todd considered this issue.
14 October 2013
The Digital Copyright Directive: European Parliament votes in favour despite controversy
On 26 March, the European Parliament voted to approve the final version of the controversial EU Directive on Copyright in the Digital Single Market
29 March 2019
Family Law in the Pandemic – time to revisit settlements?
Should Financial Settlements on Divorce be reviewed in light of the economic impact of Covid-19?
16 December 2021
A Brexit hangover and what it means for PPF compensation
We examine what impact the Court of Justice of the European Union decisions in Hampshire v PPF and PSV v Bauer will have on PPF compensation post-Brexit
20 December 2021
The dangers of US Living Trusts
Living Trusts, also known as "Inter Vivos Trusts", are a standard planning tool used by US advisors. However, settling assets in such a trust can prove disastrous for UK domiciliaries.
02 August 2016
Care Quality Commission issues annual State of Care report
Our health and social care team considers the key points from the Care Quality Commission's annual report on health and social care in England.
10 November 2017
GMP equalisation exercises - some help for beleaguered trustees
PASA has published a raft of new guidance to help schemes tackle their GMP equalisation exercises. We highlight some key next steps for trustees from the guides
10 December 2021
The corporate offence of failure to prevent economic crime
Thomas Webb considers the implications of the proposed new corporate offence of "failure to prevent economic crime".
04 October 2016
What is and what is not a proprietary estoppel claim? Earl of Plymouth v Rees and the limits of a claim in proprietary estoppel
The decision in the Earl of Plymouth v Rees proprietary estoppel claim summarises the applicable principles and shows the limits of proprietary estoppel as a cause of action
16 December 2021
Capital Gains Tax: Principal Private Residence Relief
The “final period exemption” for Principal Private Residence Relief (PPR) has been reduced from 5 April 2014 from 36 months to 18 months.
11 July 2014